Trucking to a new home

CITY AFFAIRS: The new Bancroft Way and College Avenue location for three city food trucks unfairly puts the future of the trucks in limbo.

Three food trucks formerly located in front of Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue, Healthy Heavenly Foods, Kettle Corn Star and Dojo Dog, were dislocated in December as a result of the Lower Sproul renovation project. Healthy Heavenly Foods recently reopened at the new location, while the latter two are still Read More…

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Perhaps nothing symbolizes the changes in the economy more than what we all see on Thursday evenings with the “Off the Grid” food trucks. Food trucks are a hot, growing phenomenon all over the country and they are now here on Telegraph every Thursday evening. Hundreds of people come to socialize on the sidewalks and street while enjoying a tasty meal. Our challenge, which we are still working on, is how to meaningfully tie Telegraph as a destination into such a fun event. Some individual merchants have done so already. Moe’s Books has poetry readings many Thursday evenings and Caffe Mediterraneum has interesting coffee tastings in front of their café during “Off the Grid.” Read More…

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Photo Gallery: Off the Grid on Telegraph and Haste

Off the Grid made its Southside debut on the corner of Haste Street and Telegraph Ave. on Thursday, July 12, featuring a variety of food trucks that served up delicious eats to a packed crowd. Highlights from the evening included a very long line for the Creme Brulee truck and Read More…

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Off the Grid coming to Telegraph Avenue

Popular street food trucks to set up at intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street starting Thursday, July 12.

The popular street food vending organization Off the Grid is set to open near the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street. Read More…