Melissa Ross: Food trucks would add to city's vibrancy

Started by thelakelander, February 22, 2012, 08:46:33 AM

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thelakelander

February 22, 2012, 08:46:33 AM
QuoteFrom Philadelphia to Portland, Ore., diners on the go can take their pick of delicious street corner fare â€" everything from gourmet grilled cheese to Crepes Suzette â€" from the roaming food trucks that dot the nation’s cityscapes.

Not in Jacksonville, though.
The few foodies who’ve tried to put their restaurants on wheels here say restrictive regulations can make it tough to even get a foothold.

full article: http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2012-02-21/story/melissa-ross-food-trucks-would-add-citys-vibrancy
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tufsu1

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February 22, 2012, 01:32:40 PM
this was mentioned on her show this morning

Dog Walker

#2
February 22, 2012, 02:02:39 PM
I loved the "kill a gnat with a sledgehammer" quote.
When all else fails hug the dog.

Doctor_K

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February 22, 2012, 02:22:23 PM
It's amazing that the downtown nay-sayers are even prevalent in the comments section on an article like this one... Huh...
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Garden guy

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February 22, 2012, 02:30:13 PM
Theres a lot of conservative republican good-oleboys that'll have to die a long drawn out death for things to change this city...so in maybe 80 years we'll be able to get  good mobile food around here...we've got generations  of families who are hell bent on keeping things just the way things have been for the past 100 years...but good luck

mtraininjax

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February 22, 2012, 02:44:22 PM
QuoteTheres a lot of conservative republican good-oleboys that'll have to die a long drawn out death for things to change this city

What rock you been living under? Jacksonville elected a black mayor. Times are changing.
And, that $115 will save Jacksonville from financial ruin. - Mayor John Peyton

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cline

#6
February 22, 2012, 02:49:15 PM
I read a review in Planning magazine about the book "Cartopia" which basically discusses the food cart movement in Portland.  I have not read the actual book but it looks interesting.

http://www.amazon.com/Cartopia-Portlands-Food-Cart-Revolution/dp/0615403883/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329940067&sr=8-1

Coolyfett

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February 22, 2012, 04:52:02 PM
Quote from: mtraininjax on February 22, 2012, 02:44:22 PM
QuoteTheres a lot of conservative republican good-oleboys that'll have to die a long drawn out death for things to change this city

What rock you been living under? Jacksonville elected a black mayor. Times are changing.
I logged in just so I could lol at this......LOL
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JaxJerry

#8
February 22, 2012, 05:05:58 PM
I'm with you.  Some folks like to sling hyperbole around just to appear involved in the conversation when in fact they come off sounding like fools.

Dog Walker

#9
February 23, 2012, 07:50:20 AM
Food trucks aren't completely dead in Jacksonville.  This from this morning's T-U

http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/423471/gary-mills/2012-02-22/corner-tacos-converted-airstream-one-jacksonvilles-newest
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Gonzo

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February 23, 2012, 08:36:30 AM
Quote from: Garden guy on February 22, 2012, 02:30:13 PM
Theres a lot of conservative republican good-oleboys that'll have to die a long drawn out death for things to change this city...so in maybe 80 years we'll be able to get  good mobile food around here...we've got generations  of families who are hell bent on keeping things just the way things have been for the past 100 years...but good luck

Yo GG,

As a conservative Republican, I have no idea what you are referring to. I am fully and irrevocably in favor of food trucks and think that Jacksonville is completely missing the bus on this issue. How EXACLTY is this a republican vs. Democrat issue?
Born cold, wet, and crying; Gonzo has never-the-less risen to the pinnacle of the beer-loving world. You can read his dubious insights at www.JaxBeerGuy.com (click the BLOG link).

Gonzo

#12
February 23, 2012, 08:37:42 AM
Quote from: mtraininjax on February 22, 2012, 02:44:22 PM
QuoteTheres a lot of conservative republican good-oleboys that'll have to die a long drawn out death for things to change this city

What rock you been living under? Jacksonville elected a black mayor. Times are changing.

AND, he is a Democrat. AND, as a Republican, I support a majority of his ideas...
Born cold, wet, and crying; Gonzo has never-the-less risen to the pinnacle of the beer-loving world. You can read his dubious insights at www.JaxBeerGuy.com (click the BLOG link).

Overstreet

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February 23, 2012, 09:04:12 AM
We've had food trucks since the 80's. Just put a construction site downtown and they come. From hot dog carts to  custom metro vans with fryers and flat tops.  AND block my parking space. Cause the guys to come down out of the building for an 45-60 minute.......30 minute lunch break and other things.

ben says

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February 23, 2012, 10:07:51 AM
http://www.slate.com/articles/business/moneybox/2012/02/food_truck_war_how_city_governments_are_trying_to_kill_them_with_dumb_regulations_.html

Get Your Kitchen Out of My Parking Space!
City governments across the country are threatening to kill the food truck revolution with dumb regulations.

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