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Trendy DC Street Food Movement In Trouble

Sweetbites and DC Slices Trucks [Photo: Mr. T in DC] - Raphael Brion

According to a fellow blogger - Dining in DC - I recently learned that powerful businesses are lobbying against DC Food Trucks and trying to pull them off our streets. Some restaurant owners in DC are not happy with the new trend and feel that the local trucks are stealing their prime lunch time business. They are trying to either get rid of them or have laws where they can only be in parking lots or 60 feet from a similar type of restaurant.

I don't work downtown- but food tucks are becoming a huge trend across the country and it would be a shame to see them not allowed in DC. NPR just did an article on how some chefs are leaving their restaurants and modern kitchens to start a gourmet meals on wheels service.

I follow all the people on twitter- there seems to be a lot of really great food trucks with a wide range of variety. Even a new one serving fresh Lobster Rolls called Red Hook Lobster Pound. The proprietors make weekly trips to Maine to source their crustaceans that they serve on toasted buttery rolls with mayo and a new Korean-style taco truck called, aKorean, will add some spice to the mix in September. Some of the well-known ones

include: Curbside Cupcakes, Sweetflow, DC Slices, Distract Taco and Sauca.

According to her blog - The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), on the other hand, has proposed vending regulations that would allow us to continue to serve you AND allow for a more vibrant vending culture in the District. DCRA needs comments on record for these new regulations, Title 24 of Chapter 5 . It is paramount that you voice your opinion on street vending and food trucks by emailing DCRA at helder.gil@dc.gov.”

What does the Washingtonian say about it? - Click here

Click here for the DC Food Truck Tracker to find a truck near you!

Check out this great blog on Truck Food Nation (an exploration of modern American truck and street food) by John T. Edge

Hello Cupcake Turns 2!

Hello Cupcake is turning 2 today! The Dupont Circle cupcakery is giving out free cupcakes all day until they run out. Stop by 1361 Connecticut Avenue, NW for your free cupcake to celebrate another year or sweet success!