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LA Made Presents: From Chuckwagon to Food Trucks: The History of Food on Wheels in L.A.

Richard Foss and an old chuck wagon

Date(s):

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Time:

1 p.m.

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Series:

Language:

English

Description:

The first food trucks in California were horse-drawn wagons that delivered sandwiches, tamales, and refreshments to 19th-century night workers and bar denizens. These took to the streets in the 1880s, and as time went on, the items served reflected the various cultures of the cities themselves. Business empires started with these mobile kitchens, which started as humble conveniences but have become the place where ambitious chefs test their ideas before opening restaurants.

This LA Made program was made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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