Category archives for: Ohio

Columbus, OH: Plan to Regulate Food Trucks Stuck on Slow Boil

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Thomas Hill, left, of the Columbus Division of Fire reads through an inspection list with Ben Cloose in the Foodie Truck. The inspection is part of a pilot program the city is developing to more closely regulate the city’s estimated 150 food trucks.

Some owners want the city to reserve the metered spots just for food trucks during certain hours of the day. Mills said the city is considering that.

Cleveland, OH: New Weekly Food Truck Meet-Up, Monthly Happy Hour

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The goal is to help make Midtown a relevant place, not just during the day but at night too.

Columbus, OH: Food Trucks Getting Street Parking Access – but No Guaranteed Spots

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Columbus is set to open street parking spaces for food trucks, but getting those prime spots could be a fight.

Dayton, OH: Food Trucks Revolution Hitting Dayton with Gourmet Dogs, Sandwiches

Ringo’s North Star Mobile Eatery’s James Joyce quesadilla. It is described as corned beef, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing topped with cabbage and onions that have been braised in rich, creamy Guinness. (Source: Ringo’s North Star Mobile Eatery’s Facebook page)

People feel safe. They walk around. The community support for street food is huge in Dayton

Columbus, OH: That Food Truck Brunch at Seventh Son

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This Saturday was one of those perfect spring days with sunshine and low temps–ideal for fully appreciating Seventh Son’s airy indoor/outdoor setup. Can’t wait to go back this week!

Canton, OH: El Rincon Brings Canton’s First Food Truck to Downtown Plaza

Ivan Cerquera is the owner of the El Rincon Food Truck on Central Plaza North.

El Rincon Mexican Grille’s food truck threw open its service windows Monday, opening for its first day of business on Central Plaza. Judging by the lunchtime lines, hungry downtowners are happy with its arrival.

Columbus, OH: 2013 Food Truck and Cart Hop Begins

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The Food Truck and Cart Hop culminates a week of celebration for Hal & Al’s, who’s officially turned four. Many weren’t sure if the vegan restaurant would survive, but the response to what’s simply and undeniably good food has elevated not only the eatery’s offerings, but their commitment to the community that embraced them as well.

Columbus, OH: Older Food Trucks Update With New Outlooks for 2013

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As the food truck culture continues to explode on the Columbus food scene, changes must be made. Evolution is the grandfather of longevity, and to that end, several trucks are getting a makeover this Spring – gussying up, scaling down, and adding stripes – all to cater to the growing numbers who get their daily grub from a mobile restaurant.

Cincinnati, OH: Food Trucks Find Home in Over-the-Rhine

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The Mobile Food Vending Program, which was first piloted in 2010, was passed into law last week, and in 30 days it will allow new food truck zones in Over-the-Rhine as well as a streamlined application for vendors.

Cincinnati, OH: New beer, Food Trucks Highlight 35th Year of Taste of Cincinnati

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Taste of Cincinnati is also adding food trucks to the event—local food trucks will be taking over North Broadway just off of Fifth Street.