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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Trend Is Transforming Wedding Food Culture For The Better
Whether you're attending a wedding as a family obligation, tagging along as someone's plus one, part of the wedding party, or, heck, even crashing a wedding, we've all had the same thought: "I hope the food is good." But sadly, the catering at weddings often ends up being, well, blah, and the couple getting married is probably thinking the same, considering they paid for everyone's lackluster meal! Enter the new trend in wedding food: late-night bites. After the dance floor opens up and the drinks start flowing, the wedding dinner quickly wears off, and suddenly everyone is ready to refuel with a midnight (or near midnight) snack. Not just any snack will do; we're talking down-to-earth eats that everyone can get behind: food trucks, pizza delivery, hamburgers from the top burger chain in the U.S., or creative food stands themed around the newlyweds' love story, like a taco bar in a nod to their first date at a Mexican restaurant. Adding a late-night bite to the evening's festivities is another way for the newly married couple to show their thanks, and it gives guests a more memorable experience of the night. It can also cloud out a disappointing wedding dinner, especially since food tastes better when you've had a little booze. And importantly, when something substantial is served, folks won't be drinking alcohol late into the night on an empty stomach. Read more: Bartenders Chime In On 12 Drink Orders That Ring Alarm Bells Late-Night Bites Don't Have To Break The Wedding Budget If you're planning a wedding, you might be wondering if it's worth tacking on more expenses. Believe it or not, late-night bites can actually fit into the couple's budget with just a few trade-offs. During cocktail hour, consider limiting the number of appetizers served to just two or three flavorful, high-quality dishes, making sure to follow the advice of chefs and skip these appetizers. Trimming down the number of courses served at the wedding dinner can also save money. Moreover, opting for a buffet-style meal tends to be even more cost-effective than plated wedding dinners. Additionally, avoiding a full open bar and letting guests cover the cost of their own drinks can save a serious amount of dough to put toward fun evening snacks. The type of late-night bite chosen can also have cost differences, but remember, not everyone on the guest list will partake, as some folks won't be hungry and others may not stay at the wedding until the very end. Late-night bites at weddings are a unique and delightful addition to the celebration, and their popularity continues to grow. Many married couples and wedding guests feel the experience of snacking on late-night bites is well worth it, provided that the dinner wasn't overly heavy, the timing made sense, and, of course, the snacks were tasty. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout. Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Food truck companies face backlash for catering ‘Alligator Alcatraz'
Several food truck companies have been hit with major backlash online after they were filmed entering Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center. The four companies issued statements after customers threatened to boycott them for doing catering business at the controversial prison in the Everglades. President Donald Trump toured the migrant detention facility earlier this week, which was built in just eight days on a disused air strip as he looks to ramp up deportations. A TikToker filmed trucks belonging to Kona Ice, Churro Mania, Elote Lovers and entering the hastily-constructed facility on July 1, according to the social media post. 'Boycott Kona Ice, Churro Mania, Elote Lovers & the user, Osozalez, posted. 'They love our food but hate out [sic] people.' The TikTok post has received more than 7.5 million views since it was shared earlier this week. The food trucks were contracted to cater for the construction crews building the detention center, according to The Miami Herald. O ther outlets reported the vans were hired for a catering event at the facility. A number of responses to the TikTok post – which received nearly 30,000 comments – said that they would be avoiding the companies in the future. 'Welp, my kids are NEVER getting Kona ice ever again,' one mother wrote. 'The audacity Kona Ice has to show up in my local charter school events that is mostly Hispanic/Latino population is insane. Never again,' another person said. 'Are they seriously celebrating with food from the very people they are locking up there?!' someone else added. 'Boycott them ALL! They can't get my money EVER again!' another said. Churromania, a chain that has more than 120 locations across the U.S. and South America, said it was 'not an event we support' in a statement on social media. 'We have no political agenda, and never have. Still, we take full responsibility for how this looked,' the company said. Ms. Cheezious, a Miami food truck company that serves grilled cheese, said they were approached by a 'disaster response company' to provide meals for 'active service members' stationed at the facility. 'Contrary to misleading online narratives, our presence was not part of any celebration or grand opening, and we are not engaged in ongoing services there,' read a statement on Instagram. Elote Lovers, a Miami-based street food business, issued a lengthy statement on Instagram. 'We did not attend with the intention of supporting this place or what it represents,' the statement said in part. 'We do not support, condone, or align ourselves with any form of oppression, abuse, or injustice. We never have and never will.' The business, which said it was founded by an immigrant family, added that they would reassess how they accept and review bookings in the future to 'ensure our values are respected wherever we go.' Shaved ice company Kona Ice said its trucks are independently owned and operated by franchisees. 'The event was booked through an unknown agency, and the franchisee was unaware of the facility's nature or its association with politically sensitive issues,' Kona Ice's statement read in part. 'Our brand exists to bring a moment of happiness to communities through our shaved ice experience – and we recognize the importance of ensuring that mission is never misinterpreted,' the statement added. The first inmates started arriving at the detention center on Thursday, which is expected to cost $450 million a year to run.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sponsored content: A smooth operator
Atlantic Watch It's Food Truck Friday, and this week we check out the offerings from Mr. Smooth.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Downtown Kitchener businesses believe food trucks drove away their Canada Day sales
Some businesses in downtown Kitchener are accusing food trucks of driving away their Canada Day business. CTV's Karis Mapp reports.
CBS News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Food trucks respond to viral video showing them entering Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center
Food truck operators are responding to a viral TikTok video showing them entering Alligator Alcatraz, a controversial immigration detention site in the Everglades, on Tuesday. The video has sparked backlash. Online outrage builds The video, which has garnered more than 21,000 comments as of Thursday evening, shows Kona Ice, ChurroMania, Elote Lovers and Ms. Cheezious food trucks entering the facility. Many commenters on TikTok have called to boycott or "cancel" the businesses involved. Vendors respond to criticism By Thursday evening, each of those companies had posted responses on their social media sites. In a lengthy statement, Kona Ice said, "We were recently made aware that one of our franchisees served shaved ice at a location connected to the Everglades Detention Center project in Florida. The event was booked through an unknown agency and the franchisee was unaware of the facility's nature or its association with politically sensitive issues." ChurroMania said in a statement, "To be clear, that was not an event we support. We have no political agenda, and never have. Still, we take full responsibility for how this looked." Elote Lovers posted a similar message: "This was not an event we endorsed or supported. We do not align ourselves with any political or ideological agenda and never have. Our food truck was booked to provide a service—nothing more." Ms. Cheezious stated, "Ms. Cheezious food truck was approached by a disaster response company to aid in providing meals for active service members stationed at the immigration site. Contrary to misleading online narratives, our presence was not part of any celebration or grand opening, and we are not engaged in ongoing services there." Another food truck speaks out CBS News Miami's news partners at the Miami Herald reported another food truck, Che Grill, which serves Argentinian food, was also at the site. Owner Gonzalo Cardenas told the Herald that most of the workers they served spoke Spanish. He said that although he is an immigrant himself, he believes enforcement is important. "It seems like it was necessary to organize the situation," Cardenas told the Herald. "If they keep coming and coming and coming, somehow we have to regulate them." He told the paper he has not received backlash for providing services to the project.
