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Summer BBQ - How to deal with something tactfully
I think there is waay too much over reaction to this. Most of the suggested solutions will humiliate the hostess and are guaranteed to end the friendship. Maybe the hostess is just overly excited about throwing a theme party and forgot not everyone else is as enthusiastic? Maybe she interpreted the offer to bring something as bring/cook anything? Or maybe she really is just rude. In any case, if you like her and want to go to the BBQ but don't want to try your hand at her dish, I say take the high road. Tactfully tell her that you are not comfortable cooking Mexican Brownies, and then offer to bring X (insert whatever favorite dessert you can whip up fabulously).
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Just saw the Van Leeuwen truck this afternoon in Park Slope. It stopped me in my tracks. Sadly, I couldn't stop for a taste, but I'm so glad I now know how to find it--and so many others--again. I think it's going to be a delicious summer!
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Is Street Food the New Bacon?
What's exciting about the foodservice industry is that there's room for (almost) everyone. While I don't think that gourmet food trucks will push all of the Mr. Softees or the Hot Dog Stand Man's of the world out of business, we will likely soon see fewer of the latter and more of the former types of businesses. There are only so many street corners, vendor licenses and consumers to be had. The roving eateries that offer what consumers perceive as a good value--and successfully market themselves--will thrive, those that don't won't. That's true now more than ever. Right now, a growing number of consumers think gourmet foods like artisan ice cream, custom cupcakes and fresh steamed dumplings from an restaurant on wheels offer a better value than hot dogs, sno cones and ice cream from old school street trucks or carts.
Summer BBQ - How to deal with something tactfully
I think there is waay too much over reaction to this. Most of the suggested solutions will humiliate the hostess and are guaranteed to end the friendship. Maybe the hostess is just overly excited about throwing a theme party and forgot not everyone else is as enthusiastic? Maybe she interpreted the offer to bring something as bring/cook anything? Or maybe she really is just rude. In any case, if you like her and want to go to the BBQ but don't want to try your hand at her dish, I say take the high road. Tactfully tell her that you are not comfortable cooking Mexican Brownies, and then offer to bring X (insert whatever favorite dessert you can whip up fabulously).
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Just saw the Van Leeuwen truck this afternoon in Park Slope. It stopped me in my tracks. Sadly, I couldn't stop for a taste, but I'm so glad I now know how to find it--and so many others--again. I think it's going to be a delicious summer!
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Would like an add - thanks!
Derb's Gourmet Treats
url: http://www.derbsla.com
twitter: @derbsgourmet
Each truck is staffed by a culinary chef serving up: Lobster Sandwiches, Tacos, Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks and Midwest Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches as well as a host of unique tacos and wraps!
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Our business name is Hot Dog'n. Twitter: scas38. City: Melbourne, FL, Brevard County.
We serve all beef hot dogs, Italian sausages and can do meatball subs. Items served single, or with chips and drinks.
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Hi, we'll be soon launching a new restaurant/meal place service to help you advertise your daily specials: please visit us at www.onmeal.com
and follow us at @onmeal
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Please add us ;-)
Baltimore / Mid Atlantic:
The Kooper's Chowhound Burger Wagon
URL: http://www.kooperschowhound.com
Twitter: @BRGRwagon
Charm City Best Burgers on Wheels with a choice of Angus Beef, Bison, Free Range Turkey and Black Bean Burgers.
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Hey there... and now for an Australian addition ;-) 'SmoothieStar' is not up and running quite yet but stay posted on my mobile organic raw-vegan smoothies & snacks van via Twitter, Facebook & email:
@iamsmoothiegirl
http://www.facebook.com/group.phpgid=91448238444&ref=search&sid=825655365.577904519..1
iamsmoothiegirl@gmail.com
xox SmoothieGirl
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
We are al little patisserie here in Downtown LA and we will be popping up at various events in LA selling sugary treats!! You can follow us on twitter @asecretforest and check out our website www.asecretforest.com !!!
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
This is AWESOME! A very comprehensive guide :)
You might be interested to check out 7x7 Magazine's San Francisco No-Fail Guide to San Francisco Street Food - they have a Google Map and everything! Could be useful for your readers?
Here:
http://7x7.com/content/eat-drink/7x7-no-fail-guide-san-francisco-street-food
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Oh - yuri's no longer in business!
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Please add us;
Relish...
A Las Vegas company selling out of an old Starbucks trailer. Specializing in all beef dogs with house-made relishes. (strawberry and black pepper, Bacon and Onion, Mango and Jalapeno, and more)
Relishlv.com
Twitter.com/relishlv
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Please add Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs in Denver
Wild game and ethnic sausages served on a roll and in the street.
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Please add Streetza Pizza.
Milwaukee's Twittering Pizza Truck
http://www.streetza.com
http://www.twitter.com/streetzapizza.
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Please add= @tijuanatacoco
also www.tijuanatacoco.com
http://tijuanatacoco.blogspot.com/
New Haven , Ct. 5 carts around town selling awesome burritos and tacos
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Change in name for Sam's Chowder Van!! It is now Sam's ChowderMobile and new twitter of @chowdermobile. If your following us already no need to do anything. Thank you serious eats and followers!
Summer BBQ - How to deal with something tactfully
Just to let everyone know I emailed the hostess told her I was not comfortable making something I'd never made before (worried that it wouldn't turn out) so I said I'd bring my tres leche cake that I had made before and I hoped would fit her theme. She said great, thanks. I brought it, it was good, all the food was good and we had a good time. The best part? There were tons of kids at the bbq who loved the cake and even the hostess said it was prob better than spicy brownies.
Thanks for all the posts btw. Very entertaining.
Summer BBQ - How to deal with something tactfully
Don't let "hostess"'s lack of consideration get to you. As others have mentioned, maybe she's self-involved, or incompetent & the party is overwhelming her.
In any case, promptly (within 24 hours) reply that "her suggestion was interesting" (or whatever wording makes it clear that you don't take orders from her, yet isn't confrontational). And, you're sure you can figure out something to fill out the dessert table by the weekend.
Then, make or purchase something nice. Please don't denigrate yourself with the temptation to be stingy or uncooperative. There's gonna be others at the BBQ who are probably lovely people who maybe are completely unaware of the hostess' clumsiness. Enjoy them, and yourself. GL
Summer BBQ - How to deal with something tactfully
Not churros; not so easy if you're new to making them. Also, they taste best when freshly made and still warm, maybe not possible at a BBQ.
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Hello America! How about a London-based street food vendor?
I run Choc Star - a travelling choc-mobile of joy and deliciousness.
I use to chocolate to free-wheel - it cuts through everything and just makes folks smile....
@ChocStar
XX
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Also
@sfmoomoocakes
Yummy Yummy popsicles and ice cream sandwiches in San Francisco!!
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Please add us: :)
Jack and The Bean Bowl
Copley Square, Boston
Boston proper's only vegetarian food cart
@bostonbeanbowl
url: www.jackandthebeanbowl.com
Thank you!
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Please add us:
Windy City Red Hots
Twitter: @windycityredhot
URL: windycityredhots.com
Chicago Style Eats in Northern VA.
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Please add us! Thanks...
LIBA, let your falafel affair begin
Bay Area, CA
twitter/libasf
a stylishly delicious falafel truck, hitting the streets this summer 2009. multiple salad/spread options for falafel sandwiches. also small cakes and cookies for sale.
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Get Jerked!
twitter.com/getjerked
coming soon to the san francisco bay area
american food with a caribbean beat!
specializing in jerked out tacos, burritos, pizzas, salads and sandwhiches.
also serving traditional jamaican jerk chicken, beef patties and roti
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
If your on twitter please tweet me with any suggestions on street food vendors in the US. Thanks for the help! @sidewalkdining
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
Sam's Chowder Van
@samschowdervan
San Francisco Bay Area
A List of Street Food Vendors Using Twitter
@samschowdervan is a truck that's bringing east coast lobster rolls and chowder to the SF bay area street masses. Looks like the beginning of June.
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What's exciting about the foodservice industry is that there's room for (almost) everyone. While I don't think that gourmet food trucks will push all of the Mr. Softees or the Hot Dog Stand Man's of the world out of business, we will likely soon see fewer of the latter and more of the former types of businesses. There are only so many street corners, vendor licenses and consumers to be had. The roving eateries that offer what consumers perceive as a good value--and successfully market themselves--will thrive, those that don't won't. That's true now more than ever. Right now, a growing number of consumers think gourmet foods like artisan ice cream, custom cupcakes and fresh steamed dumplings from an restaurant on wheels offer a better value than hot dogs, sno cones and ice cream from old school street trucks or carts.