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t’s spring, and food truck
season is in full swing. The
eye-catching vehicles are a
popular feature at weddings, bar
mitzvahs, graduations, birthday
parties, corporate events and
private events at people’s homes.
They roll up to offer a twist on
lunch, dinner, dessert and even
drinks.
“I would say the demand is
very high for food trucks,
” says
Tal Sasson, owner of food truck
The Pita Post, which serves up
modern Mediterranean food,
taking items popular in the
Middle East such as chicken
schnitzel and adding new sauc-
es and flavors.
Sasson started The Pita Post
in 2013, back when there were
fewer than 10 food trucks in
the Metro Detroit area. Since
then, a slew of new food trucks
have come rolling onto the
scene, with some adapting their
businesses to meet the ongoing
and largely seasonal demand for
them at celebrations. “People
think it’s a very good alternative
to having someone catering
their food and delivering, where
it will sit cold in boxes. It’s more
convenient, that’s for sure, and
people seem to like it,
” he says.
Food trucks mostly service
outdoor events, but they also
work in closed venues, placing
the food trucks nearby. Some
closed venues even have exhaust
and ventilation systems so
trucks can drive right in. Sasson
recommends calling before the
season starts — usually around
January ahead of an April to
November season — to reserve.
“
As much ahead is always the
better option,
” he says. “Because
the more popular food trucks
are going to book sooner.
”
Celebrants considering
having a food truck at their
event need to ask questions
first, Sasson explains, including
checking to make sure the food
truck can accommodate their
Food trucks are becoming a more
popular way to feed guests.
Step Right Up!
KAREN SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
COURTESY TAL SASSON
The Pita Post
in Downtown
Detroit
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2023
Antonio’s & Roman Village Restaurants invite you
to join them for 2023 Special Events
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“Keeping our promise for a
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COLUMBUS DAY
SALUTING OUR VETERANS
“In 1492, Christopher Columbus
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and pay $14.92.
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All past and present U.S. military receive 50% off
lunch or dinner. Beverages and gratuity are not
included, U.S. Military ID is requested,
(dine in only).
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Monday, October 9th
Saturday, November 11th
Veteran’s Day
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Pizza boxes will be sporting pink.
$2 will be donated for every Large Pizza sold!
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Supporting research, treatment and prevention
and survivorship programs.
In memory of Fernanda Santioni and
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Join us as we Celebrate 30 years of giving
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26th
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BENNY NAPOLEON’S
CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
15th ANNUAL LUNCH
SANTA!
Saturday, December 2nd (Canton)
Saturday, December 3rd
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or make a donation or make a donation and toys will be purchased
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