Showing posts with label food carts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food carts. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Miami's Food Trucks Offer Something for Even the Most Discerning Palette

The Wheelin' Dealin' Street Food Festival at Magic City Casino

The popularity of food trucks is at an all-time high – and gaining momentum! While other U.S. cities including New York, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, have had established food truck scenes for several years (more than a decade in the case of Portland and LA), Miami's obsession with food trucks is fairly recent at only about two-years-old. Despite its nascency, food truck meet-ups in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are more popular than ever.

Each truck has its own personality, customized with unique color schemes and graphics to reflect the vibe of the food and the chefs behind it. However, its the food that's the real star of the show! From Cuban-influenced burgers, to Asian-style chicken wings, and even deep-fried cupcakes, Miami's food trucks have something for everyone!

Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival at Magic City Casino
Date: Held sporadically; please "Like" Magic City Casino on Facebook for upcoming dates
Parking: Plenty of Free Parking

The Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival takes place every month at the Magic City Casino. There are always some great giveaways at the event like tickets to concerts at Magic City Casino. Beer is sold at this event and parking is plentiful. Come out, the chances are great you’ll have an amazing time. (NOTE: All ages welcome to attend the festival, but you must be 21 to gamble in the casino).

Miami Food Truck Rally at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 5:30pm-10pm
Parking: Plenty of Free Parking 

Who’s up for a night of fun at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino? The Miami Food Trucks will be making their way to Hollywood every Thursday Night through the summer here. You’ll be able to enjoy some great food and take on everything the Seminole Hard Rock has to offer including watching a different movie showing every week. Start planning your Thursday nights now!

Whistle Stop Food Truck Rodeo at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Date: First Saturday of the Month
Time: 11am-5pm
Parking: Plenty of Free Parking

This great family event at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum takes place every first Saturday of the month. There is FREE entry into the museum, FREE parking and you’ll be able to picnic or eat in one of the 1940's dining cars.


B.T.T.R., held every Tuesday in North Miami,
one of Miami's most popular Food Truck events
B.T.T.R.
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:30pm-10pm
Location: NE 127 St. and Biscayne Blvd., North Miami
Parking: Plenty of Free Parking

The Biscayne Triangle Truck Round-Up, or B.T.T.R. for short, is a weekly event taking place on Tuesday Nights across from Johnson & Wales University. The original location for this event was in triangle-shaped patch of land not too far from where it currently resides. It is also the longest re-occurring Miami Food Truck event. It’s got a giant lawn where folks will bring their lawn chairs, blankets and make a picnic out of it. Live music is also usually provided.

Miami Food Trucks at the Wynwood Art Walk
Date: Second Saturday of the Month
Time: 6pm-1am
Parking: Parking is available throughout the Wynwood neighborhood at meters and in lots

Every second Saturday of the month is the über-popular Wynwood Art Walk. You will find a large group of trucks set up in a lot, as well as throughout Wynwood. Come out for the art and stay for the Miami Food Trucks!

Food Trucks on the Wharf at Haulover Marina & Park
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 11:30am-6pm
Parking: Parking is FREE with code word “Food Trucks”

Every weekend make your way over to Haulover Marina & Park. You can find the Miami Food Trucks under a huge shade tree, just north of The Kite Man. Free parking when you use the code word “Food Trucks.” 

Truck Fridays at Palmetto Bay Village Center
Date: Every First and Third Friday of the Month
Time: 5:30pm-10:30pm
Parking: $5 Parking

Palmetto Bay Village Center is a great place to come and enjoy the Summer breeze, live music, great picnic areas and of course, the Food Trucks. This time the Food Trucks are invading a beautiful property down the historic Old Cutler Road. A gorgeous setting that hosts many weddings, TV and film productions and huge events like the Taste of Palmetto Bay festival. 


Street Food Fridays in Downtown Miami
Street Food Fridays 
Facebook: Street Food Fridays
Twitter: @StreetFoodFri
Date: Held sporadically; please "Like" Street Food Fridays on Facebook for upcoming dates
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Location: 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami
Parking: Free Parking available at The Miami Herald lots

Street Food Fridays is a monthly Friday Lunch event sponsored by The Miami Herald.

Totally Truckin’ Thursdays
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 5:30pm-11pm
Location: 850 NW LeJeune Rd., Miami
Parking: Parking is a $1 Donation for a Charity

This event features live music, beer & wine, covered areas & picnic tables, a giant bounce house for the kids and Beer Pong! There is also an ATM on site. Pets are unfortunately not allowed.


The Miami Street Food Court at Westchester (Tropical Park)
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:30pm-10pm
Restrictions: No Pets or Glass Containers allowed
Parking: Plenty of Free Parking

The Original Miami Food Truck event! Tropical Park has signed a one-year agreement with the Food Trucks and the event will be held there every Tuesday night!

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Earth Day is FREE at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Fairchild is offering free admission to all visitors on Earth Day, Friday, April 22. In support of earth-friendly products, The Shop at Fairchild will have a display of sustainable and recycled products for purchase and will offer a 10% discount on all items in The Shop. This is the perfect opportunity to walk Fairchild’s grounds, have a family picnic, admire the monumental sculptures of Claude and Françoise-Xavier Lalanne, make a wish at Yoko Ono’s Wishing Grove or simply sit on a bench and read your favorite book while overlooking 83 acres of lush tropical paradise.

Francois-Xavier Lalanne's,
Canard Sur L'Eau, 2006
In addition to free admission, guests can take advantage of the following special offers on Earth Day!
* Enjoy Free Admission to the garden
* Indulge the little ones in educational Kids' Activities
* Eat gourmet food from local food trucks gastroPod and MexZican Gourmet
* Learn about local non-profit environmental organizations
* Membership Special: 50% off for new members. Renewing members receive 10% off. Special Earth Day offers are available by phone or in person only on April 22. 

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Books & Books present a special Earth Day book signing featuring author Joel M. Curzon presenting his book Light Fading: Reflections on the Imperiled Everglades. This event takes place at 3 p.m. in the Garden House and is free of charge. Please RSVP to marketing@fairchildgarden.org. 

Earth Day, originated by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 and now observed throughout the world, is intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. Fairchild serves its mission as an advocate for saving tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants and inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world.
Yoko Ono's Wishing Garden


Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the oldest major cultural institution in Miami-Dade County, is dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. It is one of the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world and a recognized international leader in both Florida and international conservation. Fairchild also hosts major art events such as Les Lalanne at Fairchild and Yoko Ono’s Wishing Grove this year, Yayoi Kusama at Fairchild last year, Mark di Suvero, Fernando Botero, Dale Chihuly and Kris Martin at Fairchild in 2008, Botero, Lichtenstein and Chihuly at Fairchild in 2007 and Chihuly at Fairchild in 2005 and 2006.


Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables (Miami), just a 30-minute drive from South Beach. For more information, visit us at www.fairchildgarden.org and on Facebook and Twitter.