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Life in DC beyond K Street and the Hill
The Second-to-Last September Weekend
Wait … how did that happen? It’s almost October? I suppose the fact that I can now sleep comfortably in my un-air-conditioned apartment should have signaled that, but DC Septembers are deceptive. It felt like it was still summer up until this week; we were at the Atlantic City beach just last weekend.
But. We have one more weekend before October. And two of my very favorite things are having extravaganzas here in DC.
The National Book Festival comes to town on Saturday and Sunday on the National Mall, celebrating the “Books that Shaped America.” As always, the list of talented authors is too long to even pick a favorite, but I think I’m excited by Jeffrey Eugenides, Sandra Cisneros, Geraldine Brooks, Robert Caro, Marc Brown (Arthur!), Lois Lowry, Avi … well but I really can’t pick favorites at all.
And then, THEN, there is Curbside Cook-Off’s Trucktoberfest on Saturday from 11- 7 pm at the swanky new Union Market up by Gallaudet. I actually visited the Market Open House two weekends ago. O ver 40 food trucks, live music, beer … what more do you need? We all now how I feel about food trucks. See you there, perhaps.
Truck de Mayo!
So I have a thing for food trucks. Who doesn’t?
I just got a lovely email reminder from Che Ruddell-Tabisola, Co-Owner of the BBQ Bus and Executive Director of the DC Food Truck Association reminding me about tomorrow’s extravaganza.
Trucko de Mayo is happening tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the RFK Stadium, Lot 3.
There will be over 40 food trucks, live music, beer, activities — you know, general awesomeness.
You should check it out. And also, to put on my advocacy hat for a rare moment, you should visit the DCFTA website and learn about some of the regulatory issues food trucks are facing in DC these days. Running a truck is not as simple as it seems — there are issues with parking, hours, whether or not ice cream and cupcake trucks can stay in one spot without a line, and more. The City Council has proposed new regulations that would be a big help — here’s hoping they get passed!
