Halal cart prices rise slightly as Philly street vendors try to adapt
A platter that was once $6 might now set you back $8 — but that doesn’t reflect the reality of much higher wholesale costs.
Posts tagged with Food Trucks
Roxburgers food cart reeling, may have to move due to issues with high school students
The owner tried to intervene in a recent fight, and got beat up for his troubles.
Is the best fried chicken brunch in Philly at a dance club?
Plus, an Indonesian hoagie, West African comfort and a breakfast sandwich worth seeking out.
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L&I apologizes to Temple food trucks, will work with vendors on overnight plan
"We will not undertake enforcement until these discussions have taken place."
Turmoil as Temple food trucks forced to vacate overnight
It's a policy that's been in place at least three years — but rarely enforced.
Food truck favorite Vernalicious returning as South Philly restaurant
Roast meats and veggies will be the focus of Verna Swerdlow's new menu.
Ultimate Philly Food Truck Bracket
Cheers to Stuff’d Buns, voted Ultimate Philly Food Truck by Billy Penn readers
Here's bracket sponsor The Philadelphia Contributionship awarding the trophy.
Ultimate Philly Food Truck Bracket
‘No ladies, these are stuffed buns’: Tales from the Food Truck Final Four
"Where to begin... We see a lot of intoxicated customers."
Ultimate Philly Food Truck Bracket
Meet the Elite 8 vendors contending for the title of Ultimate Philly Food Truck
Who'll make it to the Final Four?
Ultimate Philly Food Truck Bracket
Ultimate Philly Food Truck: Hoagies vs. pizza and a donut-waffle showdown
Cast a vote for the city's best mobile eats.
Carson Wentz is launching a charitable food truck called ‘Thy Kingdom Crumb’
An offshoot of the Eagles QB's AO1 Foundation, it will give free meals to Philadelphians in need.
Ultimate Philly Food Truck Bracket
What’s the ultimate Philly food truck? You can help decide
Cast your vote to determine who serves the city's top mobile eats.
Food truck to brick-and-mortar: 4 Philly success stories
Catching up with the folks behind Mike's BBQ, Mom-Mom's, Revolution Taco and Poi Dog.