Credit: Downtown Detroit Partnership
The 2024 season of Downtown Street Eats, organized by The Downtown Detroit Partnerships, will make a comeback in Downtown Detroit on May 6, 2024. The food truck rally will have various food options, from Asian to Greek to Mexican. The lineup will be enriched with 20 new food trucks. The location of the event will be Cadillac Square and the Woodward Esplanade, and it will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every weekday until Oct. 10, as well as during special events like the Detroit Grand Prix, Detroit Tree Lighting, headline Concerts, and more.
Downtown Street Eats is a culinary gem created, programmed, and curated by the Ask Jennyfer. Jennyfer Crawford, an entrepreneur who has worked with the Downtown Detroit Partnership for over five years through her Detroit-based Ask Jennyfer brand marketing firm, finds curating the Downtown Streets Eats program immensely rewarding.
“It’s a privilege to provide a platform for small businesses seeking growth The program not only supports veteran food truck operators, but also welcomes new food trucks, ensuring fresh and enticing options for lunchtime crowds. It’s a thrill to see the growing enthusiasm for our food truck lineup,” she emphasized.
Downtown Street Eats is a weekly food truck extravaganza that draws in more than 2,500 hungry customers daily. This event continues to attract both new and established trucks, carts, and local restaurant pop-ups, offering multiple lunchtime options that are quick and convenient.
“It’s an exciting and delectable time of year when the various food trucks line the streets. With an increasing number of food trucks joining the roster, Detroiters and visitors are sure to eagerly line up to patronize these small businesses,” said Laura Dean, director of parks and public spaces for the Downtown Detroit Partnership. “We take pride in providing a stage for local food truck entrepreneurs and crafting a lunchtime hotspot that’s truly worth experiencing.”
Visitors are encouraged to explore the various dining options in and around Downtown Detroit Parks as well, including casual and fine dining experiences. In addition to the Downtown Street Eats program, there are many ways to support the Downtown restaurant and small business community. Whether diners prefer indoor seating or beautiful outdoor patio seating at restaurants like Parc and Lumen, or opt for carry-out to enjoy in the parks. Grab your blanket for a picnic lunch in Campus Martius Park, Capitol Park, Beacon Park, and Grand Circus Park that all offer great city views.
Kickoff Week Lineup
Monday, May 6
Chick A Dee, Lemonade & Beyond, Los Dos Amigos Taco Truck, Smoke Ring, Maad House Tea
Tuesday, May 7
Lemonade & Beyond, Sonny’s Hamburgers, Cousins Maine Lobster, Kabar Catering Sushi Truck,
Cynt-Sational Eats, Unity Catering
Wednesday, May 8
Chick A Dee, The Great Greek, Buffy’s Mexicasian Grill, Stix & Stone, The Rolling Stoves, Unity Catering
Thursday, May 9
Detroit’s Original Seafood Truck, Sonny’s Hamburgers, Buffy’s Mexicasian Grill, Curbside Eatery, Poke Ur Way, Smoke Ring
Friday, May 10
Detroit’s Original Seafood Truck, Los Dos Amigos Taco Truck, NuSól Food Buggy, The Main Ingredient
Additional food trucks featured in the coming weeks include favorites such as Big Bo’s Grill, Mr. Creole, and Nu Deli, plus newcomers Tacobachis and Sweet & Sticky BBQ.
For a schedule of food trucks and other fun events happening in Detroit parks, visit DowntownDetroit.org/events
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