Wednesday, November 16, 2011

the original food trucks {travelogue}

i never understood
the why 
of
waiting in queues winding corners
for food
deemed 
"awesome"
by virtue of a great social media strategy
the food
usually expensive
often disappointing
always a lesson in compromise

i prefer
not 
finding my next great meal through a twitter feed
the next hot
rolling rip-off
can wait

artisanal
delicious
food
is handcuffed in that environment

when i am in italy
i follow the markets
freshly made porchetta each wednesday
salumi
made by the same hand i shook
as we exchanged pleasantries

arguably
they are food trucks
but 
without the 
frenzy
of a trend
that may already have seen
its best days

*these photos were taken at the weekly market of a small village in umbria
(apologies if i offend any food truck vendors. some of you may have amazing food..stop hiding your light under a bushel)

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