Category archives for: Vendor News

Chicago, IL: Graham Elliot, Gale Gand and Food Trucks at Lollapalooza’s Chow Town

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La Colombe’s vintage red truck will roam the park with iced and hot coffee. Other food trucks joining the Chow Town lineup are The Salsa Truck and Hummingbird Kitchen, based out of Evanston.

Vancouver, CAN: Vancouver Food Trucks and Carts at Summer Events

Artisan popsicles from Johnny's Pops

If you’re more relaxed about food cart surrendipities, the Food Cart Fest is the answer. No need to wear out the treads in your Keds. In its second year, the festival rounds up the ‘best of the best’. Last year, it was at the Waldorf Hotel parking lot but we know what went down at that venue

Monroe, MI: Hot Dog Cart Opens Downtown Monroe

- Monroe News photo by TOM HAWLEY Dog Pound traveling standMonroe News photo by TOM HAWLEY Cheri Sicuso owner of The Dog Pound, a traveling vendor, and her brother Scott Smith sell a couple of hotdogs to Steve Sontag down at Loranger Square Thursday afternoon.

The Dog Pound opened in Loranger Square just before noon, representing a truce, of sorts, between the Monroe woman and city officials, who had maintained that city ordinances would not permit her business.

National News: DFW Food Truck Scene – What It Lacks

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DFW could use more trucks like Good Karma Kitchen, whose chili is shown here.

I’ve come up with seven categories I think are missing: four related to types of food, and three that would help enhance the quantity and quality of the trucks.

Ontario, CAN: Southern Smoke – A Taste of Success Keeps on Truckin’

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A truck mechanic falls for all things BBQ and finds a new career

Minneapolis, MN: Two Twin Cities Food Trucks Named Best 101 in U.S.

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Chef Shack co-owners Carrie Summer (L) and Lisa Carlson (R)

Twin Cities food trucks Vellee Deli andChef Shack are two of the best in the country, according to a new ranking by food website The Daily Meal.

New Orleans, LA: Where Y’Eat – Keep On (Food) Trucking

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Vendors and customers gather for a recent food truck event in Central City.

When it comes to finding a food truck in New Orleans, social media is usually the preferred method. But lately just checking local event listings has been a pretty reliable tool, too.

Vancouver, CAN: Vancouver Food Carts – The Reef Runner

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Most Vancouverites know the best place in town to get a taste of the islands is The Reef. With popular locations on Main Street and Commercial Drive, The Reef packs them in with a laid-back vibe, great tunes and johnny cakes. Now, thanks to the wonder of the food cart, the Caribbean vibe is loose on the streets of downtown Vancouver. The Reef Runner is here and just in time for summer.

St. Catherines, CAN: ‘Time Bombs’ May Be Slipping Past Inspections

Patrons enjoy the offerings at the recent Food Truck Eats event. Region staff warned politicians this week that such trucks are not subject to mandatory fire inspections in all municipalities.

Not all food trucks undergo fire safety checks, Region hears

Harbourfront, CAN: Common Goods, A New Food Court Housed in Shipping Crates at Harbourfront

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Organic street food including burgers, tacos and lettuce wraps from Blue Goose; clam chowder and lobster rolls from Lobster Roll; and gourmet hot dogs from Sully’s Honest Dogs.