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Lakeland Food Truck Rally
Draws In Crowds
Food and Fun Brings Locals Downtown Article by James Coulter
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Robyn Wilson of the Poor Porker hands a customer a bag of fresh beignets, or fried dough fritters, which the truck serves along with chicory coffee. Photo by James Coulter.
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rom a brightly-colored van parked on the sidewalk at Munn Park wafts the spicy aroma of roasting vegetables, tantalizing nearby taste buds, and drawing in hungry customers.
to easily set up shop and sell their food, and as such, tend to be their main revenue generator. Of all the locations and events that Rollin’ Zoinks frequents, Lakeland is its favorite.
From its grill, the chef scoops up some greens and scallops, plops them onto a tortilla, douses them with sauce, and wraps them up before handing the wrap to a waiting customer.
“We have a bunch of foodies in Lakeland,” said owner Tammy Young. “They welcome us because it gives them more of a variety than what they are able to buy normally at the local establishments.”
The Tampa-based food truck, Rollin’ Zoinks, specializes in these organic wraps, which they call “hand-held eats for foodies.”
After making their purchases, customers enjoy their meals on benches, the fountain, sidewalks, or even while lounging on the grass, with some camping out with picnic blankets and lawn furniture. During the event, they can partake in other festivities such as bounce houses, rock-climbing walls, and live music, all the while enjoying Downtown Lakeland, which is the intention of the event.
This truck is one of nearly two dozen that appear around Munn Park during the monthly Lakeland Food Truck Rally. The food trucks offer a diverse cornucopia, from traditional treats such as hamburgers and hot dogs, to unique selections such as bubble tea, rice balls, and chocolate-covered bacon. Events such as these allow the trucks
The monthly rally started last November as an initiative by the Downtown Lakeland