Food truck

BO L. (United States of America)
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  1. barbeque
    a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire
    "The barbeque is from South Carolina.
  2. vibrancy
    having the character of a loud deep sound
    Kelly says food trucks bring a vibrancy and an exciting new menu of dining options to the city.
  3. crowd together
    to gather together in large numbers
    Many food trucks are distinctively decorated and easily spotted in locations where office buildings crowd together.
  4. Loeb
    United States physiologist (born in Germany) who did research on parthenogenesis (1859-1924)
    The popularity of the food trucks is a concern for nearby restaurants, like Loeb's New York Deli.
  5. gourmet
    a person highly knowledgeable and appreciative of fine food and drink
    Mobile kitchens offer gourmet and ethnic food to customers they might not otherwise have reached.
  6. startup
    a newly established company or business venture
    Most of the operators are aspiring entrepreneurs drawn to the business, like Boillon, for the low startup cost.
  7. distinctively
    in an identifiably distinctive manner
    Many food trucks are distinctively decorated and easily spotted in locations where office buildings crowd together.
  8. outlet
    an opening that permits escape or release
    Some say social media outlets may be the major contributing factor to the success of the food truck.
  9. vendor
    someone who exchanges goods or services for money
    The food trucks are also impacting traditional street vendors like Kasa Tehga, who has operated a hotdog cart at this corner for 18 years.
  10. ethnic
    distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
    Mobile kitchens offer gourmet and ethnic food to customers they might not otherwise have reached.
  11. entrepreneur
    someone who organizes a business venture
    Most of the operators are aspiring entrepreneurs drawn to the business, like Boillon, for the low startup cost.
  12. authentic
    not counterfeit or copied
    It's really authentic," says customer Katy Ricalde.
  13. palate
    the surface of the mouth separating oral and nasal cavities
    They try to please Washingtonian palates with simple but well-made ethnic foods.
  14. aspiring
    desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
    Most of the operators are aspiring entrepreneurs drawn to the business, like Boillon, for the low startup cost.
  15. aspire
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
    Most of the operators are aspiring entrepreneurs drawn to the business, like Boillon, for the low startup cost.
  16. contributing
    tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
    Some say social media outlets may be the major contributing factor to the success of the food truck.
  17. downtown
    the central area or commercial center of a town or city
    Lunch-time customers have formed a line outside it, in downtown Washington D.C., waiting to purchase a $7 sandwich.
  18. Cuban
    of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
    "It is Cuban sandwiches, so it's really spicy and they are not too expensive and they are really fast.”
  19. flavor
    the taste experience when a savory condiment is taken into the mouth
    The flavors are really delicious.”
  20. franchise
    a statutory right or privilege granted by a government
    Jeff Kelly, who franchised his Eat Wonky food truck, is one of the founders of the Food Truck Association.
  21. spotted
    having spots or patches
    Many food trucks are distinctively decorated and easily spotted in locations where office buildings crowd together.
  22. metropolitan
    relating to or characteristic of a large urban area
    In addition, on the street, the Metropolitan Police Department is quite frequently inspecting trucks.”
  23. contribute
    give, provide, or supply something
    Some say social media outlets may be the major contributing factor to the success of the food truck.
  24. attraction
    the quality of arousing interest
    For customer Grant Collins, the ethnic food is the attraction.
  25. delicious
    extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
    The flavors are really delicious.”
  26. popularity
    the quality of being widely admired or sought after
    The popularity of the food trucks is a concern for nearby restaurants, like Loeb's New York Deli.
  27. accordance
    concurrence or agreement of opinion
    “Trucks at a minimum are required to be inspected twice a year in accordance with the D.C.
  28. jean
    close-fitting trousers worn for manual work or casual wear
    “This is my favorite truck," says Jean Fundakowski, who works nearby.
  29. corner
    the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
    The food trucks are also impacting traditional street vendors like Kasa Tehga, who has operated a hotdog cart at this corner for 18 years.
Created on Wed Oct 05 20:53:15 EDT 2011 (updated Wed Oct 05 20:55:01 EDT 2011)

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