My summer is officially kicked off now that I have crossed one of my To-Dos off the list! I went to The Chicago Food Truck Festival held at the U.S. Cellular Field. Dressed in a blue maxi, toting my best friend, with money in my pocket, I came. I left full and dissappointed. Now I'm not picky when it comes to festivals. Give me food and some music and I will give you a smile. When I walked into the festival, it was clear that what I thought would be a day of gluttonous fun would be a lot less enjoyable. Lines wrapped around the venue in geometric shapes; which was great for business but horrible for the patrons. Ultimately, the food truck festival failed the test. I waited two hours for a Jamaican food truck called Jerk. Yes, two hours for some chicken. I would have left the line but all the others were just as long. I would have left the festival but I wanted to give it a chance. So, I waited. And I waited. To be honest, I don't think I can even give the restaurant a fair review. By the time I got to the window I was livid. There was a faint sound of a poorly organized festival, but there was not a lot of music. I truly believe that part of my problem with standing in line for two hours was because 1) there was no continual music 2) the only entertainment distracting me was a magic show and 3) neither the music that did play or the magician were loud enough. I could go on about things I didn't lime but you get the jist. As I discussed the festival with Mama Flo Flo, she said a very insightful statement. "I never heard of a festival with no music." Me neither, Mama! The festival is just kicking off. It's only 2 years old. There are clearly loads of kinks they must work out. Hopefully next year they will increase their sponsorship, the number of trucks and entertainment. I won't be in attendance but I sure wish them luck!
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More About MkMk is 23 year old Chicagoan. She attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., studying English. Now back in Chicago, Mk has focused on writing her truths. Outside of ATS, she also writes on Youth Alert, a blog for young Christian believers. Mk is also a stylist at Akira Hyde Park. When she isn't working on the Mag, Youth Alert, or at Akira, Mk is with her family, she spends her time with a good book or cooking.
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