Tuesday, July 26, 2011

ABC Wednesday: B is for Bites on Broadway

Every Friday evening food trucks gathered at Broadway and 45th St. to offer their goodies for sale.  The organizer wanted to do something to foster a greater sense of community and bring traffic up to this end of Broadway.  She provided picnic blankets, hula hoops and bean bag toss games, and plenty of trash and recycle cans.  The turnout has been good and the vibe mellow.  Until someone complained.  The police came and shut down the operation.  The promoter stayed positive, negotiated with the city, found a new location further down 45th, and renamed the event Bites Off Broadway.  The first Friday at the new location they had 300+ people show up.  Fingers crossed it continues to prosper.  For more "B" pictures, visit ABC Wednesday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 8:00 PM
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13 comments:

  1. CloudiaJuly 26, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Very popular pastime now!


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  2. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJuly 26, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    "Until someone complained." There always seems to be a 'someone'.

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  3. KateJuly 27, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    That person is a terrific entrepreneur, and a top negotiator as well. Glad it is so successful!

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  4. JoseJuly 27, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Leave it to someone to complain when the community gets together. That sounds like a great idea and a great time to be outside and enjoy food in a non restaurant setting. So, where is this at?

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  5. LinneaJuly 27, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    The founder really has persistence! Nice idea; I like the lighting in your shot.

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  6. Roger Owen GreenJuly 27, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Unless it's after 9 pm, what's to complain about anyway.
    Cool vibe.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  7. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioJuly 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    What a great idea and if all of the attendees had emailed their city councilor to complain about the fact that they were run off, the outcome would've been different. That's one of the wonderful things about the internet is that your governing body is more accessible to you that they've ever been before. Or, have all the attendees show up at a city council meeting.
    It is all about being the squeaky wheel.

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  8. VioletSkyJuly 27, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    The sad part is that it only takes one someone to shut down such an enterprising activity. Obviously the police weren't bothered until then.

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  9. Rune EideJuly 27, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    It is always nice to see such initiative prosper.

    PS Thank you for the very nice comment. It was highly appreciated.

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  10. JackJuly 27, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Shame someone complained. I hope the new location works.

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  11. Tatjana ParkachevaJuly 27, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Nice photo.

    Regards!

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  12. JamaJuly 28, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Over here one need license to sell food to the public, otherwise the authorities will impose a heavy fine!

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  13. FranciscaJuly 31, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Why is it that one sourpuss can ruin a good thing? From your image I see only good feelings! Hope Bites Off Broadway is a smash hit. Nice B post.

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