[Notsocrates]

A golf cart pulling a big smoker pulled into Sumter Landing December 22 and began to sell ribs and brisket. It was as good as any I have ever had, even in Houston. He said his name is "Tiny," (well over six feet tall) and that he is there every Friday around 3 - 3:30. I returned on the 29th and he didn't show up. I was disappointed, but not surprised. Not likely he would be allowed to
do that without a license or permit. Does anyone know where he can be found? As I said, his ribs were outstanding.

[vintageogauge]

If he is who I think he is, he frequents the butcher shop on 301 just south of the plaza, I think it's called Best Meats. You could ask them how to get in touch with him. He's been around for at least the 6 years that I've lived down here with a very good reputation.

[Notsocrates]

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[Michael 61]

I wish the Developer would allow food trucks to come into the bubble, outside of fairs and special events. Imagine the variety of food options that would open up, outside the “deep fried bar food” - but I understand why that is not likely to occur.

[Dusty_Star]

If you do find Tiny, please post your results.

Thanks!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I wish the Developer would allow food trucks to come into the bubble, outside of fairs and special events. Imagine the variety of food options that would open up, outside the “deep fried bar food” - but I understand why that is not likely to occur.

How would you like to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a restaurant, and then have to compete with a food truck?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

How would you like to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a restaurant, and then have to compete with a food truck?

The day the first food truck opened, offered quick service to those who don’t have the time to sit down, rarely take away business from restaurants.
We had 7 restaurants within 5 minute walk at work. None of had the time to wait for a table, waitstaff, and backed up kitchen. Thats why food trucks are allowed on private properties, well fed employees getting back to work on time makes happy employer’s.

We did however frequent those restaurants after work, since food trucks have left the area, rarely service alcohol. So win win for food truck, employees, employers, and restaurants

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by asianthree

The day the first food truck opened, offered quick service to those who don’t have the time to sit down, rarely take away business from restaurants.
We had 7 restaurants within 5 minute walk at work. None of had the time to wait for a table, waitstaff, and backed up kitchen. Thats why food trucks are allowed on private properties, well fed employees getting back to work on time makes happy employer’s.

We did however frequent those restaurants after work, since food trucks have left the area, rarely service alcohol. So win win for food truck, employees, employers, and restaurants

Given that the developers profit by taking a percentage of the sales from a restaurant on the square, do tell how they would be helping themselves by giving those same restaurants competition from people who aren't paying the exorbitant rent?
Where you came from is not here. I'll never understand why people don't get that.

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I wish the Developer would allow food trucks to come into the bubble, outside of fairs and special events. Imagine the variety of food options that would open up, outside the “deep fried bar food” - but I understand why that is not likely to occur.

When the food trucks come for the "festivals" at the squares, every single thing is $15 at minimum and it's a smaller portion than getting an equivalent priced entree at City Fire or WOB, plus you have no where to sit to eat your food truck food.

[PJ_Smiley]

Chili Cookoff @ Lake Sumter Landing on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

BBQ Bash @ Spanish Springs Town Square on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Given that the developers profit by taking a percentage of the sales from a restaurant on the square, do tell how they would be helping themselves by giving those same restaurants competition from people who aren't paying the exorbitant rent?
Where you came from is not here. I'll never understand why people don't get that.

So after insulting comments,you seem to think I can’t comprehend here or there, and need to realize I live here (well multiple homes in multiple states, and here) and not there, sorry you have difficulty understanding info.

OP asked about a venders , then post moved into food trucks and how it could hurt any restaurants, not specifically within the bubble.

Just to break it down for easier understanding, Food trucks pay for spots on private property in most of the country (this info is for there) Food trucks in TV have to get permission to be anywhere on developer area, such as rec centers.( info for here)

The only time developer has not been involved is if a private residence hires a food truck to come to their house.(info for here, multiple times in our village aka here) If you wanted to have food truck at the neighborhood pool, paperwork is filed.(here)

Does all the food trucks who come to the squares pay a fee, of course (this info is for here, not there).

When the developer allows food trucks in the squares (here) does it impact the restaurants around the squares? Maybe, but the restaurants seem to have more customers than they can handle, and developers must think this is a benefit for both businesses and residents (here).

So hope my post has enlightened you, I really do know Here (TV) and there (either at lake house, has a big lake with no gators, up north house our family home or beach, really big body of water that tastes like salt)