We are coming to the close of Reno Food Truck Fridays 2013. The last event of the season is October 18. Jessie and I are so very proud of the event we created in Reno and what it has done for the food truck culture. Organizing and running a food truck event has been a very emotional journey. Only when you care so much about something does it affect you so deeply. Every week we hold an event we are full of anxiety and worry. Will all the trucks show up? Will the band be there? Will there be enough people? Will the trucks be happy? Will the guests be happy? At the end of the night, we are both usually emotionally spent and raw. Some would say we are too sensitive, but you can't change that about yourself (although many times we both wish we had thicker skins or simply cared less). But the whole reason we started this event was because we care and because we wanted our local food trucks to have a platform to showcase their talents and for our beloved Reno to have a fun, free event to enjoy. In the end we are very satisfied and feel that our mission was accomplished. We hope you all enjoyed the event as much as we did and that you were able to try some new delicious mobile culinary creations. We would like to give a great big THANK YOU to everyone that attended and supported Reno Food Truck Fridays. Please join us for the grand finale of the event.
Now the question is: What about Reno Food Truck Fridays next season?
And the answer: GourMelt will not continue to host Reno Food Truck Fridays.
It remains up in the air if another Food Truck owner or other organization will take it on for 2014. The simple answer is that Jessie and I are going to have our hands full by Spring. We will not have the time to run the event another year.
Now for the big announcement: We are working toward a new endeavor! We will be opening a brand new restaurant in MidTown Reno called Two Chicks. It will be traditional American breakfast with a little twist and a limited lunch menu. The space will be located in the Sticks development on Virginia Street, we are hoping it will be finished being built in the beginning of the new year. Many people share the news with are very concerned for the future of GourMelt. Don't worry! GourMelt will continue to run for as long as there is demand. Although, we will scale back our schedule a bit and only run 2-3 times a week for lunch and big local events. Also, the Two Chicks menu will feature some of our best selling Melts for lunch. Please follow along with us as we dive into our new venture! We hope you are as excited as we are. Thank you for all of your love and support.
Haley
GourMelt
Two Chicks
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Reno Food Truck Fridays Back for 2nd Season
We are very pleased to bring back Reno Food Truck Fridays for the 2013 season. Reno's first and only all food truck event is held the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, April - October at Citicenter downtown from 5-9 pm. Please join us for an evening of delicious food, music and fun!
Food Trucks have been a growing trend over the last few years here in the Reno area and there is no doubt they are here to stay. Everyday a growing number of mobile delicacies can be found around town, posting their locations on social media much to the delight of folks nearby. There are many different food truck options available from burgers to tacos, ribs to grits, shave ice to homemade ice cream sandwiches. We are proud to promote these small business owners and showcase their culinary creations.
Alongside area food trucks, we are excited to present local musicians at each event. Bring your dancing shoes and prepare to groove to local talent in the center of Citicenter. Once again, Great Basin Brewing Co. will host the beer garden. Reno's own Tumblebus, a full-sized school bus is converted into a safe and fun gymnasium, will be on site for the kids to expend some energy. The event is fun for all and a great way to support small business and get to know the best food trucks in Reno!
10 Tips for #RFTF.
1. Be early: The early bird gets the rice plate. Don't be let down by showing up too late.
2. Don't be afraid to try something new. There are a lot of new trucks this season, support new businesses!
3. Divide and conquer: Hit up a few different trucks with friends, then share the goodies.
4. Prepare for the weather. Reno is known for rapidly changing temperatures, our event starts in Spring and ends in Fall, a jacket might be nice for the cooler months.
5. Utilize Reno's many downtown parking garages and street parking.
6. Make a night of it: Enjoy the community atmosphere while waiting in line, enjoying a beer and listening to music.
7. Bring I.D. if you would like to enjoy an adult beverage. Please remember that open containers are not allowed beyond the event parameters.
8. Tell your friends: The Twitter hashtag is #RFTF, @FoodTrucksReno, share the Facebook page www.facebook.com/RenoFoodTruckFridays. Spread the word that Reno Food Truck Fridays is the 1st and 3rd Friday, April- October.
9. Throw trash in the trash cans and keep our city clean. Clearly marked cans and bins will be all along the line, making it easy to keep the park as clean as it was when you arrived.
10. Most of all, have fun! This is an event where some of the city’s most driven (no pun intended) culinary minds come together. Explore and enjoy our city, the food, the music and each other!
Here's some of the trucks we have signed up for the season so far, truck line-ups vary each date:
GourMelt Grilled Cheese Truck
Kenji's Food Truck
Sauce Wagon
Red Truck Tahoe
Traffic Jam
Mellow Yellow Food
Lazy Sundae
Battle Born Food Truck
Waffle Wagon
St. Lawrence Pizza Co.
Island Ice
Mount MoGrit Gourmet
Taster's Paradise
Food Trucks have been a growing trend over the last few years here in the Reno area and there is no doubt they are here to stay. Everyday a growing number of mobile delicacies can be found around town, posting their locations on social media much to the delight of folks nearby. There are many different food truck options available from burgers to tacos, ribs to grits, shave ice to homemade ice cream sandwiches. We are proud to promote these small business owners and showcase their culinary creations.
Alongside area food trucks, we are excited to present local musicians at each event. Bring your dancing shoes and prepare to groove to local talent in the center of Citicenter. Once again, Great Basin Brewing Co. will host the beer garden. Reno's own Tumblebus, a full-sized school bus is converted into a safe and fun gymnasium, will be on site for the kids to expend some energy. The event is fun for all and a great way to support small business and get to know the best food trucks in Reno!
10 Tips for #RFTF.
1. Be early: The early bird gets the rice plate. Don't be let down by showing up too late.
2. Don't be afraid to try something new. There are a lot of new trucks this season, support new businesses!
3. Divide and conquer: Hit up a few different trucks with friends, then share the goodies.
4. Prepare for the weather. Reno is known for rapidly changing temperatures, our event starts in Spring and ends in Fall, a jacket might be nice for the cooler months.
5. Utilize Reno's many downtown parking garages and street parking.
6. Make a night of it: Enjoy the community atmosphere while waiting in line, enjoying a beer and listening to music.
7. Bring I.D. if you would like to enjoy an adult beverage. Please remember that open containers are not allowed beyond the event parameters.
8. Tell your friends: The Twitter hashtag is #RFTF, @FoodTrucksReno, share the Facebook page www.facebook.com/RenoFoodTruckFridays. Spread the word that Reno Food Truck Fridays is the 1st and 3rd Friday, April- October.
9. Throw trash in the trash cans and keep our city clean. Clearly marked cans and bins will be all along the line, making it easy to keep the park as clean as it was when you arrived.
10. Most of all, have fun! This is an event where some of the city’s most driven (no pun intended) culinary minds come together. Explore and enjoy our city, the food, the music and each other!
Here's some of the trucks we have signed up for the season so far, truck line-ups vary each date:
GourMelt Grilled Cheese Truck
Kenji's Food Truck
Sauce Wagon
Red Truck Tahoe
Traffic Jam
Mellow Yellow Food
Lazy Sundae
Battle Born Food Truck
Waffle Wagon
St. Lawrence Pizza Co.
Island Ice
Mount MoGrit Gourmet
Taster's Paradise
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