This morning marked the Downtown Commission’s final hearing on the mobile-food-vending issue. The DTC deliberated the matter for approximately six months. The meeting culminated with the DTC voting 7-2 in favor of the current proposed ordinance moving forward “as is” to the Planning and Zoning Commission. City Council still has to vote, but it may be only a matter of time before food trucks like Marni Graves’ Pink Taco Truck (above) are allowed in Asheville’s central business district. (photo by Jonathan Welch)
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Food trucks to be discussed at Downtown Commission meeting (live coverage via Twitter)
Live coverage, via Twitter, of the Asheville Downtown Commission meeting today, June 8, regarding discussions about food trucks downtown.
Food truck debate still rolling
Should the city allow food trucks in Asheville’s central business district? The question has turned into a fiery debate, with fierce opinions on both sides. After nearly a year of intense discussion, food-truck vendors are still at odds with many downtown stakeholders — though it’s beginning to look like food trucks will happen downtown, it’s […]
Food truck quotables
"My passion for food plays a huge part in my life. To look at people, see the contentment in their eyes and their bellies — I want that. And this is the only way that I can give it right now. I'm not looking for wealth, I'm looking for sustainability and supporting my community and […]
Small Bites: Pink tacos and fry bread
A new food truck joins the growing fleet next month: The Roadrunner, also known as Ashevile’s Pink Taco Truck. Marni Graves, a local architect — whose credits include the former Rocket Club and some pro bono work for the North Carolina Organic Bread Flour Project — is at the helm. Graves grew up in Arizona, […]
Regarding food trucks in Asheville
Please let me point out that food trucks have been a staple in parts of Boston and Cambridge, Mass., and New York City for years. They add to the rich ambiance of these vibrant cities, all of which have always been major tourist destinations. Food trucks can easily be licensed and monitored for health and […]
Food-truck debate gets hot and loud
A Downtown Commission meeting got heated this morning, with a clash between a restaurant owner and the husband of a food-truck operator.