The recent imbroglio over the Montague Terrace Hot Dog Dude (aka Weeniegate) has made the fact that it’s illegal for ANY mobile food vendor to set up shop on Montague Street from Court to the Promenade a hot topic.
While we’re sure the regulation was well-thought out by the “olds” backintheday, many things have changed in recent years. We hear that folks in other parts of Brooklyn and NYC get to enjoy something called “Food Trucks.” These vehicles serve up a wide variety of tasty eats. But they, like our Hot Dog Dude friend, are not permitted on Montague Street.
So the regulation not only bans one of the most beloved and delicious New York City traditions from our Main Street, but also denies us some of today’s most exciting lunch options. VOTE IN OUR POLL after the jump.
For those who believe that mobile vendors would hurt Montague’s brick & mortar restaurants, we say that it should make them want to RAISE THEIR GAME. One can only hope these mobile innovators will inspire some of the local eateries currently serving pre-fab dishes to fire up the grill and cook fresh and vibrant food.
Why not allow one food truck and one hot dog vendor on the strip each day between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.?
Check out what the main drag of Brooklyn Heights is missing right now:
Calexico: Yes you can get your fix on Pier 1 but who wants to walk that far?
Pizza Moto – Ok, the giant wood burning oven might be a little too much but…
Wafel and Dinges – Seriously superfantastic. AND WE CAN’T HAVE ANY!
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck – Yes you CAN have desert for lunch… unless you want to do that on Montague Street.
Any Red Hook Food Truck vendor – Anyone who has made the “trip” to Red Hook knows that everything there tops our local fare.
There are many more. What are your favorite food trucks?
Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/43081