ST. CROIX — News of criminal activity here did not deter residents from heading to the Frederiksted waterfront last night for the first annual Food Truck Festival, part of Dept. of Tourism’s Dine VI roster of events, made possible in partnership with the Frederiksted Economic Development Association (FEDA).<\/p>\n
The idea was to bring together some of the island’s best food trucks and line them on the waterfront in an effort to expose part of the culture of cooking here. And the crowds — drawn by superstar Pressure and singing sensation, Tia, and by the aromas of pate, bull foot soup, paella, chicken and Johnnycake and so much more — gave the festival a sense of unity as smiles could be seen from a distance, and laughs could be heard over the loud music.<\/p>\n
It is safe to deduce that even Tourism and FEDA were surprised by the event’s success.<\/p>\n
It was also one of the bigger crowds of any event held in Frederiksted this year, and people weren’t simply gazing; they were buying, eating, drinking and having a great experience. The Consortium spoke with dignitaries, some present with their families — all expressing satisfaction.<\/p>\n
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