The second annual event drew more than 600 people to Brummel Park.
Evanston's second annual Food Truck Fest drew more than 600 people to in Brummel Park last week, the city reported. People waited in lines 40 deep, according to the city, to sample the five participating food trucks: Hummingbird Kitchen, Sweet Ride Chi, 5411 Empanadas, Tamale Spaceship and Taquero Fusion. The event was held along with the city's free Starlight Concert Series, a lineup of live music in parks around Evanston on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 21. A complete schedule of acts and locations can be found on the city website. In a press released, 8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey said, “The Brummel Park Annual Food Truck Fest and Concert is one of those events that invites everyone, and where all have a wonderful time!” Want to …
The promise of four food trucks and live music drove Evanstonians and some Chicagoans to flock to Brummel Park on Evanston's south side for a relaxing evening.
Goodwin Chen would likely have never come to Evanston’s south side if it hadn’t been for the food trucks. He lives in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, works in downtown Evanston, and yet there he was, meeting friends and enjoying a few tacos at the Food Truck Fest & Live Music event held Thursday evening at Brummel Park near the intersection of Brummel Street and Elmwood Avenue. “It was delicious,” Chen said. “It felt pretty up to restaurant quality. If they stop by my building where I work, I’ll definitely come out and have my lunch there.” Ald. Ann Rainey (8th Ward) said the purpose of the event was to draw people like Chen, individuals who may live or work in or around Evanston, into a side of the city they may have not seen before…
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