In Mobile Cuisine Magazine’s quest to keep our readers up to date with the latest stories relating to the food truck industry has compiled a list of the stories that hit the wire this weekend.

August 19

Marcel Latouche: Food truck beefs just protectionism – CALGARY, CANADA – The great city of Calgary seems to be full of contradictions.  On one hand we want to expand culture, on the other we want to control culture.

Find the entire story <here>

 

Taco Mama food truck hits the street in Ferndale – FERNDALE, MI – Ferndale’s newest food truck, Taco Mama, debuted this week with a menu that features Mexican flavors in fusion forms.

Find the entire article <here>

 

Inspecting the Safety of Food Trucks – LAS VEGAS, NV – They roll down streets, find a good parking spot and bring amazing tastes in an environment unlike any other. Food trucks have exploded in popularity throughout the Las Vegas valley, but that has also brought added scrutiny and some potentially questionable practices.

Find the entire article <here>

August 20

Port Chester leaders queasy about food trucks in village – PORT CHESTER, NY- A trio of food trucks have made Abendroth Avenue into a little lunch alley, with meatball wedges from Jo Jo’s, tacos from Taqueria Xochimilco and hot dogs from Anthony’s.

Find the entire article <here>

 

Check, please: 3 food-truck suggestions – ST. PAUL, MN – Summer isn’t going to last forever, which is yet another reason to seek out and enjoy a food truck before it’s too late.

Find the entire article <here>

August 21

Nittany Lion Inn chef cooks up food oasis – STATE COLLEGE, PA – The food truck is the first step in a master plan crafted by Andrew Monk, a chef at the Nittany Lion Inn, to address the phenomenon known as “food deserts” — areas where it’s difficult to find healthy, affordable food.

Find the entire article <here>