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A day in the life: Taking a trip to Boston’s Snowport

Samantha Marshall December 5, 2023
I took a trip the other day to see what all the hype about Snowport was. To say the least, it lived up to my expectations. After a massive tree lighting ceremony, Seaport was completely transformed into a Hallmark-esque holiday village. 
zinneken's food truck on commonwealth avenue

Boston food trucks take to the streets after a difficult 2020

Daniel Kool April 6, 2021
Thirty vendors participated virtually in the City’s 2021 Food Truck Lottery in March.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: We shouldn’t celebrate a Chick-fil-A food truck

Editors January 29, 2021

If you’re on campus this semester and have walked past Boston University’s College of Communication, you might have seen a big, red food truck. At the beginning of the year, Chick-fil-A began parking...

East to West: Hungry Yet?

East to West: Hungry Yet?

Daily Free Press Admin April 2, 2018
On this week’s episode of East to West, “Hungry Yet?,” we’re discussing three mouth-watering stories — on the opening of a burrito restaurant in Cambridge, a chef demonstration in the 808 Gallery, and the challenges food trucks face in Boston.
Zinneken’s Waffle Truck on Commonwealth Avenue. A report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that Boston is one of the most challenging cities for food trucks. PHOTO BY MARTHA MERROW/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston is the most difficult city for food trucks, report says

Sarika Ram March 27, 2018
Boston is the most challenging city for food truck owners to operate — at least, according to a report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Food trucks often park outside of Boston University's College of Communication, serving foods like belgian waffles, grilled cheese and Vietnamese sandwiches. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New food trucks roll onto campus

Noor Adatia September 21, 2017

Serving as an alternative to dining halls on campus, food trucks at Boston University are a popular choice for students and faculty to grab a bite to eat during the day, whether it’s slices from...

Mei Mei is one of many Boston restaurants with food trucks and conventional restaurant locations. PHOTO BY CARLY ROSE WILLING/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Food truck trend lets Boston restaurateurs test-drive new ideas

Tafi Mukunyadzi December 4, 2014

Whether looking for a full meal or just a snack, businesspeople, college students and tourists alike flock to brightly-colored vehicles offering nearly every kind of food, from Vietnamese to Mexican to...

BU Cheat Sheet

Daily Free Press Admin June 12, 2014

Though Boston University’s linear campus stretching along Commonwealth Avenue might be unconventional, the location boasts all of the aspects of a typical university’s stomping grounds. Affectionately...

MUSE Clues: What to look for in 2014

Daily Free Press Admin January 16, 2014

Biblical blockbusters and cosmic casts By Max Cohen Looking back, 2013 was a good year for movies. But if 2013 was a cocooned caterpillar of a year for film, then 2014 is the majestic butterfly finally...

Mei Mei sets up ‘home base’ restaurant in South Campus

Daily Free Press Admin September 15, 2013

Irene Li, co-owner of the popular Boston food truck Mei Mei Street Kitchen,  has big plans for the future: She wants to open the first brick-and-mortar Mei Mei restaurant together with her siblings...

Brookline OKs greater food truck presence

Daily Free Press Admin April 30, 2013

Given the rising popularity of food trucks in the Brookline area, the Board of Selectmen granted trucks an eight-month extension on April 23, while granting permits for an additional five trucks to the...

BU seeks food truck permit, more dining options

Daily Free Press Admin September 24, 2012

While food trucks serve as a food option independent of the dining halls, Boston University might soon enter the growing market with a food truck of its own, university officials said. “We think there...

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