Food Truck Nerd Podcast Episode 22a

On February 28, 2012 San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener introduced two local measures. The first is a proposal to amend San Francisco’s five-year-old 1,500-foot ban on food trucks around public schools; he would reduce the ban area to one city block, which is much more moderate. The second is a resolution opposing California’s proposed AB 1678, which would impose the 1,500-foot ban statewide. Wiener feels the statewide ban is inappropriate for San Francisco, and would cause harm to the food truck industry.

This special podcast episode is a complete recording of Wiener’s press conference on the steps of City Hall. You’ll hear his comments as well as those from Matt Cohen of Off the Grid, Monica Wong of Li’l Green Cyclo, and Anamika Khanna and Tom Volkema of Kasa Indian. (more…)

Food Truck Nerd Podcast Episode 22

The focus this week has been on AB 1678, the proposed legislation which would ban food trucks from around every school in California. I have created a standalone web page here as an ambitious attempt to be a central resource on the issue. Just click the new “AB 1678” link on my menu bar, or use the direct URL: http://foodtrucknerd.com/ab1678. Check back for updates. I try to be balanced but clear on my opposition to the bill. And I am unanimous in that. (more…)

Food Truck Nerd Podcast Episode 21

This episode is a long one because I had an important topic to discuss. Forgive me if I sound a little hoarse. I spent the weekend singing my voicebox out at the 30th Reunion Concert of my old A Cappella group, the Stanford Fleet Street Singers. Rage! (more…)

In this episode I tried something new and daring: recording the entire podcast in one continuous take, coughs, blunders, and all. As a result it is gloriously imperfect. And you’re wondering, “As opposed to…?” (more…)

Food Truck Nerd Podcast Episode 19

Happy Roman Numeral Day! This year we’re celebrating the number XLVI. Isn’t that super? (more…)