Palm Springs: February 2012 Archives
In celebration of the flavor's fifth anniversary, from 5 to 8 p.m. today (February 14), you can get a free scoop of Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream at participating Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops.
Unfortunately, here in the Inland Empire, those shops are few and far between.
There's one in Victoria Gardens, 12513 North Main St., Space 3655, Rancho Cucamonga, and two in the low desert -- 110 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, and at The River at Rancho Mirage, 71800 Highway 111.
Unfortunately, here in the Inland Empire, those shops are few and far between.
There's one in Victoria Gardens, 12513 North Main St., Space 3655, Rancho Cucamonga, and two in the low desert -- 110 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, and at The River at Rancho Mirage, 71800 Highway 111.
Congratulations to Cliff Young!
News accounts estimated the crowds at Saturday's (February 4) inaugural Palm Springs Food Truck Festival, curated by the KVCR-TV Out to Eat host, at nearly 10,000.
The event helped raise money for the Palm Springs High School music program and marching band, victims of a burglary last month.
The band played (beautifully) for attendees and students staffed the beverage stations.
The weather was plentiful and most folks seemed to be enjoying themselves.
I don't expect this to be a one-off event. Cliff is hoping to make this a semi-annual event, and is thinking of incorporating food trucks into other events he organizes.
We had a great time chatting with Inland Empire food truck operators, including Yucaipa-based Stella Pierre's Gourmet Grub (offering a caramel-Sriracha sauce with chocolate-covered bacon is sheer genius), Apple Valley's Where's the Fire? Gourmet Pizza (regulars at Redlands Market Night and the High Desert Farmers Market) and Suite 106 Cupcakery (which had yet another sell-out).
More food truck events are on the horizon, including three later this month. Click the jump to see a list.
News accounts estimated the crowds at Saturday's (February 4) inaugural Palm Springs Food Truck Festival, curated by the KVCR-TV Out to Eat host, at nearly 10,000.
The event helped raise money for the Palm Springs High School music program and marching band, victims of a burglary last month.
The band played (beautifully) for attendees and students staffed the beverage stations.
The weather was plentiful and most folks seemed to be enjoying themselves.
I don't expect this to be a one-off event. Cliff is hoping to make this a semi-annual event, and is thinking of incorporating food trucks into other events he organizes.
We had a great time chatting with Inland Empire food truck operators, including Yucaipa-based Stella Pierre's Gourmet Grub (offering a caramel-Sriracha sauce with chocolate-covered bacon is sheer genius), Apple Valley's Where's the Fire? Gourmet Pizza (regulars at Redlands Market Night and the High Desert Farmers Market) and Suite 106 Cupcakery (which had yet another sell-out).
More food truck events are on the horizon, including three later this month. Click the jump to see a list.
Continue reading Palm Springs Food Truck Festival a big success, more to follow.
This is just a reminder that the Palm Springs Food Truck Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow (February 4) at the Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Road.The festival is being curated by Cliff Young, host of KVCR-TV's Out To Eat show, who has lined up 58 trucks for the event.
Tickets are $10 for general admission and $40 for V.I.P. Kids six and under are admitted free.
V.I.P. ticketholders get early admission (10 a.m.), free water and soda, participation in a meet-and-greet with some of the truck operators and entry into drawings for a Las Vegas weekend.
Tickets are available online or at the door.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Palm Springs High School music program and marching band, victims of a burglary last month.
Some of the heavy-hitters lined up for the event include the Ludo Truck, the Border Grill Truck, Calbi and Grill 'Em All.
Also scheduled to participate are I.E.-based Stella Pierre's Gourmet Grub, Where's The Fire? Gourmet Pizza and Suite 106 Cupcakery.
This is going to be a big event...hope to see you there!
Head over the jump for a full truck lineup.
Continue reading Palm Springs Food Truck Festival is tomorrow.
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