Category archives for: Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Mi: Dear Silver Spork, It’s Not You… It’s me…

/Steph Harding

I grew up in a family of cooks, so I was more than comfortable in the kitchen, but cooking for a small restaurant is an entirely different animal. I really learned to cook thanks to a constantly changing menu and a diverse set of clientele.

Grand Rapids, MI: New Grand Rapids Food Truck in the Works from Owners of Winchester, What The Truck

A new food truck in the works from Winchester owner Paul Lee.

Due to its smaller size, which makes it difficult to cram-in too much cooking equipment, Lee said the new truck may sell cold items like deli sandwiches.

Grand Rapids, MI: “What the Truck” Supports Local Youth Programs

/Steffanie Rosalez

“Creative Youth Center… we knew it was something we wanted to get involved with”

Food Truckers: Inside Michigan’s Burgeoning Food Cart Experiment

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Food carts aren’t just for working stiffs anymore.

Grand Rapids, MI: Food Trucks & Free Enterprise

Rick DeVos speaks in favor of downtown food trucks at a City Commission meeting. (June 12, 2012)

Food trucks are something that ought to be welcomed

Grand Rapids, MI: City Hears Downtown Food Trucks Debate

Rick DeVos speaks in favor of downtown food trucks at a City Commission meeting. (June 12, 2012)

“We brick-and-mortar restaurants pay hefty rent…”

Grand Rapids, MI: Food Truck Debate Rages On

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Neither side leaves satisfied

Grand Rapids, MI: Rick DeVos Joins Debate Over Allowing Food Trucks in Grand Rapids

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Amendment permits only stationary uses on private property

Regulatory Robbery: Anti-Food-Truck Edition

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Food-truck regulation is always pushed in the name of consumer safety.

Food Truck Craze Coming to Grand Rapids?

'What the Truck' food truck operated in Grand Rapids during ArtPrize this year. Normally food trucks aren't allowed in Grand Rapids (exceptions for certain special events). Steven Depolo / Creative Commons

Dozens of restaurant owners united against food trucks