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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

hosted by

501C-3 organization

“Keeping our promise for a

better tomorrow.”

The Rugiero Promise Foundation helps

individuals, of all means, bringing hope

and the promise of a better tomorrow.

Please visit the Foundation website at

www.rugieropromise.org

TIRIAMO AVANTITM

We are Growing & Moving to the Beautiful

ICON on the Detroit Riverfront for the 

Charity Event of the Year!

The Icon - Detroit

200 Walker St, Detroit, MI 48207

Presented by Rugiero Promise Foundation

Get your table now and be an ICON in supporting Diabetes research.

The Icon - Detroit

Casino Royale 2023

Saturday, October 14th

Event Chair

Dominic Moceri

Benefitting the Michigan Medicine at University of Michigan

For sponsorship or information visit rugieropromise.org

Featuring Las Vegas style

Gaming by Casino Wild and

Music by Detroit’s best!

All locations - unless specified.

For details on each event visit

www.antoniosrestaurants.com
Mark Your Calendar

CHRISTOPHER 

COLUMBUS DAY

SALUTING OUR VETERANS

“In 1492, Christopher Columbus

sailed the Ocean Blue…”

Order any entrée on the menu 

and pay $14.92.

Dine-in only, tax and gratuity not

included, some exclusions apply.

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).

A donation will be made to Veterans

Outreach Project of Southeast Michigan.

Monday, October 9th

Saturday, November 11th

Veteran’s Day
BREAST CANCER

AWARENESS MONTH

FESTA 

DEL GELATO

Receive a 

FREE GELATO 
 

when you dine 

with us, 

lunch, or dinner.

Month of October

Pizza boxes will be sporting pink.

$2 will be donated for every Large Pizza sold!

Benefiting “Dynami Foundation”

Supporting research, treatment and prevention 
 

and survivorship programs.

In memory of Fernanda Santioni and 

all our loved ones who battle this disease.

June 26th – July 2nd

(Canton and Livonia locations only) 

(Dining room only)

Restaurant Closed July 3 and July 4

FEAST OF 

ST. ANTONIO

Donate what you can and enjoy a FREE

lunch buffet from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., or

order off the regular priced menu from 

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Antonio’s locations only)

A portion of the proceeds benefits the Capuchin 

Soup Kitchen and Gleaners Community Food Bank

Join us as we Celebrate 30 years of giving

back and helping organizations feed hungry

families in our community.

Join us Tuesday, June 13th

CELEBRATING

ITALIAN OPERA

COME IN AND DINE AT ANY LOCATION 

AND SUPPORT ITALIAN OPERA 

AT DETROIT OPERA

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26th

is ITALIAN OPERA DAY

at Antonio’s & Roman Village

A portion of proceeds from each restaurant 

will be donated to DETROIT OPERA. 

Direct donations will also be accepted at all 

locations or online at rugieropromise.org.

BENNY NAPOLEON’S

CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE

15th ANNUAL LUNCH 

SANTA!

Saturday, December 2nd (Canton)

Saturday, December 3rd

(Dearborn Heights)

Reservations will be taken after November 1st by calling:

For Canton Call Samantha at 734-981-9800

For Dearborn Heights Call Brandon at 313-278-6000

Tickets: $28 per person, Children 3 and under $12.

Tax (6%) and 6%) Gratuity (20%) will be added

Each Guest is required to required to bring an unwrapped toy

or make a donation or make a donation and toys will be purchased 

to be benifit Benny Napoleon’s Christmas Toy Drive

November 26th – December 3rd

In memory of late Sheriff Benny N. Napoleon and his

ongoing friendship to Antonio’s we continue 

his work to provide every child a Christmas!

Please DROP an unwrapped toy 

at any Antonio’s location and 

it will be donated to Wayne Goodfellows

“No Child Without a Christmas”

antoniosrestaurants.com

rugieropromise.org

501C-3 organization

ST. ANTONIO

Join us as we 

DEL GELATO

FREE GELATO 
“In 1492, Christopher Columbus

Saturday, December 2nd (Canton)

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