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re: Why Are Food Trucks Not Allowed In New Orleans?
Posted on 5/12/13 at 3:08 pm to Jones
Posted on 5/12/13 at 3:08 pm to Jones
Would have to disagree with you on both taco de paco and curbside. And both seem to be doing fine without your support.
But that's the great thing about capitalism and consumer choice right? Take note, New Orleans.
But that's the great thing about capitalism and consumer choice right? Take note, New Orleans.
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Posted on 5/12/13 at 3:15 pm to waampwamp
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Take note, New Orleans
How many food trucks does BR have? I think we have plenty here in NOLA and don't think we could support many more.
Posted on 5/12/13 at 3:20 pm to waampwamp
OK?
Doing fine doesnt mean that taco de paco isn't putting out sub par products
Doing fine doesnt mean that taco de paco isn't putting out sub par products
Posted on 5/12/13 at 3:21 pm to TigerWise
Good question. Seems like there are around 15-20 in BR, but also depends on what you call a "food truck" (if that includes the lunch trailers that are mostly downtown during the week).
I think NOLA would benefit from some more quick-service options pumping out quality food like TL and La Cocinita do. I don't think it could handle hundreds more... maybe another dozen or two.
I think NOLA would benefit from some more quick-service options pumping out quality food like TL and La Cocinita do. I don't think it could handle hundreds more... maybe another dozen or two.
Posted on 5/12/13 at 3:23 pm to Jones
Just saying I disagree with your opinion, and others seem to as well.
Posted on 5/12/13 at 3:35 pm to waampwamp
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think NOLA would benefit from some more quick-service options pumping out quality food like TL and La Cocinita do
We have a decent amount of trucks IMO. Like I mentioned earlier I wished they traded their normal spots with other trucks every now and then. I only frequent the trucks in my area and miss out on the trucks in other neighborhoods. If I drive to the Bywater to eat its not gonna be from a truck.
Posted on 7/25/13 at 6:03 pm to Oenophile Brah
Cool
Posted on 7/27/13 at 8:21 am to andouille
quote:The only thing the food trucks compete with is fast food places.
I have to sympathize with the restaurants. The cost of setting up a brick & mortar restaurant in NO is unreal and the competition is fierce. The restaurants are the backbone behind the city's renaissance, they have a lot of clout and they should, if they had not spent fortunes rebuilding the city would be years behind where it is.
Protecting that investment from some guy with a fraction of the commitment is very reasonable. What may seem a 'right' to a consumer has another viewpoint.
Do you really think people say "What do you think for dinner tonight, Commander's or food truck?"
Posted on 7/27/13 at 9:02 am to USMCTiger03
I had a great boudin on a biscuit from Foodie Call outside of The Rusty Nail. 
Posted on 7/27/13 at 9:22 am to USMCTiger03
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Do you really think people say "What do you think for dinner tonight, Commander's or food truck?"
Well those are two extremes but I can tell you I have food trucks as an option along with neighborhood spots. Just this past week I flipped a coin to decide if I was going to the TL truck or Magasin. Magasin won the coin toss.
Posted on 7/27/13 at 9:24 am to TigerWise
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I think we have plenty here in NOLA and don't think we could support many more.
This thread topic confuses me, but I absolutely agree with this statement.
Posted on 7/27/13 at 9:25 am to TigerWise
Somehow, I think brick and mortar restaurants will survive. JMO.
Posted on 7/27/13 at 10:44 am to VOR
Especially since it's hot as frick outside. I'm not usually looking to grab some food and eat on a sweltering curb.
Posted on 7/27/13 at 1:07 pm to Oenophile Brah
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In return for a $400 annual permit, food trucks would be allowed automatically to operate on the streets in most areas of the city zoned for commercial, industrial or mixed use. Owners also would be able to buy franchises to operate at specific sites and times on streets in other areas including the Central Business District, Faubourg Marigny, residential neighborhoods and along several business corridors such as Maple Street, Oak Street, St. Bernard Avenue, Elysian Fields Avenue and Franklin Avenue.
So the city is basically charging rent for hot spots around town? I think this is a great idea. Maybe a few more potholes will get fixed now.
Posted on 7/27/13 at 2:24 pm to USMCTiger03
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The only thing the food trucks compete with is fast food places.
LOL
Posted on 7/27/13 at 2:48 pm to brgfather129
Wow.
Posted on 7/27/13 at 4:01 pm to kfizzle85
Love the people who are against food trucks for "sanitary" reasons.
I can guarantee you that the food truck gets inspected more than a BM. Food trucks are fairly new, and have the stigma of "roach coach" that they are subject to random inspections by the health board.
Those trucks are usually cleaner and follow more safety codes than the BMs.
BM, unless they have a critical violation, only get checked about every two years. A critical violation warrants a second check after a month or two to see if the violation has been corrected. So if a restaurant is getting inspected all the time, do not eat there.
I can guarantee you that the food truck gets inspected more than a BM. Food trucks are fairly new, and have the stigma of "roach coach" that they are subject to random inspections by the health board.
Those trucks are usually cleaner and follow more safety codes than the BMs.
BM, unless they have a critical violation, only get checked about every two years. A critical violation warrants a second check after a month or two to see if the violation has been corrected. So if a restaurant is getting inspected all the time, do not eat there.
Posted on 7/27/13 at 5:16 pm to Mullen3:16
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This thread topic confuses me, but I absolutely agree with this statement
First time I've seen this thread. But it is kinda confusing. Didn't we already have about 5 food trucks before it was even recently legal?
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