The downtown food-truck scene of today was preceded by more than a century by the horse-drawn tamale carts of the late 1800s. September 08, 2011|By Gustavo Arellano |Special to the Los Angeles Times Southern California’s latest foodie trend has the region atwitter. Lines form long into the night at the latest hot spot for edible treasures, [...]
The blogosphere and mainstream media has been recycling the same, poorly-reason analysis about how “unfair” competition from Gourmet Food Trucks is “bad for the local economy” and therefore discriminatory regulations that have the effect of limiting consumer choice are developed or maintained. Just this week stories coming out of Seattle, Raleigh, Jacksonville, and New York [...]
Councilman Bill Rosendahl introduced a motion (11-1157) on July 1, 2011, to restrict the height and length of vehicles on Olympic and Sawtelle Boulavards. This motion was introduced under the guise of public safety. This is clearly an anti-competitive measure to limit the public’s access to their favorite food trucks for the benefit of the [...]
Food Truck advocacy can be a frustrating endeavor. Old regulations, no regulations or overburdensome regulations create a regulatory patchwork that makes you want to pull you hair out. For example, in Los Angeles County, there are 88 municipalities, all have their own regulations that have to be abided by. Advocacy starts with understanding and education. [...]
We’ve got a new lot! Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood will now be hosting trucks for lunch at their Truck Stop ( twitter: @truckstop1520). The lot is located at: 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028. Monday – Friday: 11:30-2:30PM Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/truckstoplot (the schedule will be filled in by the end of 4/29/2011 We’re going [...]
It’s Food Truck Season! Warm weather + Food Trucks + Beach Location = The Santa Monica Main St Lot! It’s supposed to be 78º today in Santa Monica and there are some great trucks scheduled. Nom Nom Truck Coolhaus Dosa Truck Flat Iron Truck Global Soul Lobsta Truck Takosher Temaki Truck Bool BBQ Greasy Wiener [...]
Arts are always hardest hit during economic downturns. Funding, charitable donations and in the case of museums, attendance, slow to a grinding halt. The SoCal Mobile Food Vendors Association has a terrific relationship with the California Heritage Museum. We make a sizable donation every week to use their parking lot for the Santa Monica Main [...]
The guys over at FoodTruck FastPass are creating mobile phone applications for Food Trucks, which work with their wireless printers. These printers print a receipt once the order has been paid for. The application ordering allows customers to effortlessly choose items from your menu and place an order using their phone. This will be like [...]
For Immediate Release Contact: Jeff Dermer, Law Offices of Dermer Behrendt March 29, 2011 Phone: 310-279-4151 “Food Trucks Sue City of Monrovia For Civil Rights Violations.” (Los Angeles) – The Law Offices of Dermer Behrendt recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of the SoCal Mobile Food Vendors Association (SoCalMFVA), its [...]
Last Wednesday the Los Angeles City Council, Transportation Committee met to discuss a CLA (Chief Legislative Analysis) report concerning food trucks in Los Angeles. http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2009/09-2357_RPT_CLA_02-17-11.pdf The report claims to be a product of the “Food Truck Task Force,” (created to work with the City to create substantive municipal code revisions concerning food trucks). The CLA [...]
Today we sent out the press release below. I would like to add that this race in Los Angeles will have a national impact. Regulations are being enacted and revised across the US to limit and restrict the food truck movement. Together we can elect a representative who understands the importance of consumer choice [...]
Starting next week, the SoCal Mobile Food Vendors’ Association will have two member meet ups a month on the second and fourth Tuesday at 5pm. They will be held at the Victorian in Santa Monica: 2640 Main St. 90405. If you are not yet a member, this is your chance to come by and ask [...]
Hurray for the DCMFVA! Last week I had the pleasure of witnessing the DC Mobile Food Vendors’ Association elect its board. A few members of DCMFVA reached out to me in December asking for regulatory advice. After some correspondence we decided that it would be helpful if I could speak to a few council [...]
Come down and check out the 7th and Figueroa plaza downtown. Read about it here: http://blogdowntown.com/2011/01/6005-food-trucks-offer-a-solution-to-restaurant Check the schedule http://tinyurl.com/7thandfig
One year ago today, we had our first SoCal Mobile Food Vendors’ Association meeting. We discussed the need for advocacy for this quickly growing industry. The next day 12 trucks got together and agreed to form the SoCalMFVA. This past year has seen quite a few new trucks on the road. Issues have arisen quickly [...]
The Main Street Lot is back! With all the rain in Los Angeles, the food trucks have been hard to find. The Main Street lot has outdoor and indoor tables and chairs, with a festive full service bar to serve you! If picnicking is more your style, there is a large lawn to set up [...]
We are working hard to get new members signed up. Please give us until the first week of the new year to process your applications. We have been working hard to ensure regulatory fairness in both LA and Orange County. Thanks Matt
The recent decision of the Abbot Kinney Merchant’s Association has spurred the trucks into action. This Friday the trucks will be on 87th and Truxton. If you get a chance come hang say hi! Thanks to No Reservations Catering for organizing. Follow them on twitter: @norescatering Thanks Matt
We are disappointed to learn of the Abbot Kinney Merchant’s Association’s decision. Obviously, this affects the ability of our members to operate, limits consumer choice, and detracts from the overall experience of the event. We are also surprised to learn that the AKMA’s President has characterized our membership’s actions as something that people need to [...]
The Tuesday night lot on Main Street has been a resounding success so far. Every Tuesday 10 trucks park in the California Heritage Museum lot at 2612 Main Street in Santa Monica. This event is both family and dog friendly. Many of the customers bring blankets and picnic on the museum lawn. The Victorian [...]