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Food Carts Gaining Taction with Chicago Officials

In an article written in the Chicago Tribune, city officials seem to be warming up to the idea of licensing food carts to distribute fresh food to the public. Let’s take a look at an excerpt from said article: Although … Continue reading

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NRA Show Tech Take-over

Tech Take-over: There is going to be a huge social media presence this year at the Show. From their own NRA Show mobile app for smartphones to navigate the Show to offering the first global trade show-based group buying deals … Continue reading

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Chicago laws make it nearly impossible to sell tasty food on the go

The City Council is promising a freer regime but the proposed law still bans entrepreneurs from selling food in most business districts. This is where their customers would be! Help spread the word and take a look at the map … Continue reading

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A La Cart vendor threatens to sue city

Do you think it was fair to charge $30,000 for a food cart? To me this was highway robbery and seemed like the whole A La Cart program was setup to fail. Post your comments and read the entire article … Continue reading

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Chicago food trucks face some road blocks

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What types of food would you like from a cart?

Today we share a few comments and what types of food you would like to see served from a cart: What types of food would you like to see served from food carts? You said: – Fresh fruits and vegetables. … Continue reading

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Where do you get your favorite hot dog in Chicago?

I was walking down the street yesterday and brushed passed a 101.9 FM street team asking what your favorite hot dog in Chicago was? So I decided to ask you. Where do you get your favorite hot dog in and … Continue reading

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Catering Test Day 1

Mark today as another step forward closer to opening a food business. Today my family and I rented out the shared kitchen, The Dinner Club in Homer Glen to test out what we plan to be a catering business. The … Continue reading

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Food Sanitation Manager Certification Passed

I realize I have been dark for what seems like a year but has only really been a month. In that time I have completed the ServSafe Food Sanitation Manager Certification class and passed! My certification should be coming in … Continue reading

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1st Annual Chicago Food Film Festival

Last Friday I had the opportunity to attend the 1st annual Chicago Food Festival’s opening night. (Thanks for the passes D!) Anyway, this was the first year in, hopefully, a long run for this fest in Chicago. It has had … Continue reading

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