It should come as no surprise that more DC residents support DC food trucks than voted for Obama in the last election. 🙂  (94.22% versus 90.91%) The Food Truck Association of Metropolitan Washington combed through the public comments and published this press release (pdf).

Today is the grand opening of SOL Mexican Grill‘s brick and mortar shop! It is located on H Street NE at 1251 H st NE (the old Danny’s Carry-out spot).  District Cuisine has some photos of the new digs. SOL Mexican Grill joins the ranks of several other DC food trucks that graduated to open brick and mortar stores. […]

It’s that time of the year again!  Mark you calendars because April 19th is DC’s first Truckeroo of 2013.  From 11am – 11pm, Truckeroo will feature over 20 of DC’s best food trucks along with ample covered and uncovered seating and free admission.  The party is located next to the Navy Yard/Ballpark metro entrance at 1299 Half […]

Citing a scheduling conflict, the Committee on Business, Consumer and Regulatory Affairs chaired by Vincent B. Orange (D-At Large) postponed a public hearing set for April 30 which would go over the proposed food truck regulations and community feedback. That in of itself isn’t a big deal, but no alternate date was immediately announced, leaving some to wonder […]

Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats returned to regular service this week just in time for the 80 degree weather! Not only did they find a new driver :), but they are also serving red velvet donuts this week out of their vintage van. Shakes and frozen custard round out the menu. Arlington food trucks fans: […]

Would you like to see #FarragutFriday reduced to just 3 food trucks?  Do you think that the DC government can do a better job allocating food trucks around the city than trucks are doing on their own right now? The proposed DC food truck regulations were meant to elevate DC’s gourmet food trucks from being […]

 The Food Truck Association of Metropolitan Washington updated two websites yesterday: www.DMVFTA.org – sign up for the association’s email list. www.SaveDCFoodTrucks.org – seeking $5 donations to help fight the Mayor’s regulations by buying basic materials like posters, fliers and stickers. If you’re not already signed up for the email list, an email went out this morning from Doug […]

This meeting is open to all food trucks, even if you aren’t a member of the association. Save DC Food Trucks   Meeting for All Food Trucks 6 pm Monday, April 1   Contact che@bbqbusdc.com to attend Attention Food Trucks: Food trucks will become illegal in most of downtown if Mayor Gray’s proposed new regulations […]

Two new trucks are coming this spring/summer to Montgomery County: LA Taco Truck and Tempo Di Pasta! LA Taco is being run by restaurant veterans looking to get back to serving their favorite Southwestern American cuisine (menu is here).  Details for Tempo Di Pasta are coming soon.

Below is the Food Truck Association’s response to DCRA’s latest proposed vending regulations.  The regulations were supposed to update the books to accommodate modern food trucks, which are being held to old ice cream truck rules.  As you can see, the new regulations essentially keep the old ice cream truck rules on the books, while limiting the […]