Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth and for LAist. Make your year-end tax-deductible gift now.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Quick Report: Santa Monica's Food Truck Lot
Lines at the new food truck lot in Santa Monica | Photo by Zach Behrens/LAist
Lunchtime crowds grew to about 500 people at today's debut of the Santa Monica Gourmet Food Truck Corner. Although some were disappointed with the four options--India Jones Chow Truck, Border Grill, Barbie's Q and Fishlips--organizers said this is only the beginning, as today was a soft opening. Here are some quick tid bits about the property:
- Steve Taub, who owns the property, has taken the property off the market and is committed to growing the food truck lot into destination for locals and travelers alike.
- Apparently, obtaining a Santa Monica city business license takes a long time, holding up some trucks from making an appearance today. Organizers expect seven to eight different trucks a day to rotate between lunch and dinner hours Monday through Saturday as things progress.
- Some future plans include WiFi, tables, bike racks and a dog area.
- Parking? Yes, there is a parking lot. Bathroom? There's one at the back of the building on the lot.
- The lot is organized by the SoCal Mobile Food Vendors Association.
Currently, all trucks except for Border Grill are on the property and are expected to stay through 8 p.m. tonight Find the lot at Santa Monica Blvd. and 14th. You can follow the lot at @SMFoodtrucklot.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive before year-end will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive before year-end will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
