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KOi has been hearing a lot lately in emails, Twitter messages, and Facebook wall posts about how much the ‘burbs could use some more K-tacos. So the truck is rolling on in to Beaverton! Come visit on Tuesdays and Thursdays for lunch at Reser’s Corporate Headquarters:
Reser's Headquarters - 15570 SW Jenkins Rd in Beaverton
Come visit us, we’d love to see you!
Tuesdays and Thursday 11AM – 2PM at Reser’s Headquarters 15570 SW Jenkins Rd in Beaverton
Big ups to @karmeno and @resers for making it happen!
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KOi Fusion is super grateful to you, our customers and readers, and to the strong cart scene both here in Portland and beyond. We here at KOi appreciate all your support, and we try our best every day to bring scrumptious K-treats to a street near you. KOi Fusion also has a philosophy of sorts, looking at food carts as a positive national movement that benefits diners and cities alike.
That’s why this recent LA Times article rubs us the wrong way. It appears that Los Angeles is cracking down on mobile food cart vendors (AKA our food cart homies) in some dubious ways. According to the article:
“Some drivers said they were cited for minimal violations such as parking too close to the curb, or parking too far away. Others said they were ordered to pack up and leave.
Police officials said the crackdown Wednesday was part of a one-day operation to clear the area of illegal vendors.”
So now you’re thinking, “KOi peeps, have you inhaled too many grill fumes? Of course we don’t want illegal vendors serving us food!” But the real problem came from one of the officers quoted in the article:
“Restaurants complain because the lunch trucks are taking their business, and they don’t have [proper] permits.”
KOi’s view? Food carts don’t “take” business from non-mobile eating locals any more than the stationary folk “take” from us. We know you’re making choices based on the food factors that are most important to you – whether it’s local, convenience of location, price, or degree of deliciousness. All we (and our food cart brethren) are out to do is meet your wants the best we know how.
Picture courtesy of a Miracle Mile customer's blog post on the issue - click on the pic to read it!
This also means we know you can’t eat KOi 24/7/365 (oh that it could be so…but we digress). You’re going to support other food vendors, and we think that’s great! A strong dining scene, from high end fancy places to food carts, makes a stronger economy overall. Portland has one of the most diverse food scenes you’ll ever come across, and we want to keep the community hopping as much as anybody. The cool thing is that YOU – not the cops and certainly not us or other vendors – get to decide what to support and what to eat. It’s all about consumer choice.
So, for the record, we want you all to know that KOi Fusion supports our mobile vendor peeps in LA. They create jobs, start independently owned businesses, and bring positive and active uses to somewhat stale and empty parts of the city. Food cart vendors also provide good food that is affordable to just about everyone. The City of Los Angeles should take note.
What do you think about the role of food carts in the PDX economy? Leave a comment and let us know!
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WHAT? First Thursday
WHEN? This week! Thursday 8/6 starting around 7:00 PM
WHERE? Lizard Lounge at 13th and NW Irving
If you haven’t checked out First Thursday in the Pearl yet, well…how long have you been in Portland? But really, petty insults aside, we’ve got a few very good reasons for you to check out FT this week.
1. KOi will be there (as if you didn’t know!)
The ultimate charmer doing what he does best
Trust me, it's a good trade.
2. Support the awesome folks at Lizard Lounge (@lizardloungepdx)
They lend us the space, and we try our best to deliver the goods. This month, they’re featuring Arsenio Torres (@arsenio77).
3. Feel the PDX love.
Widmer Brothers (@widmer_brothers) and Fifty Licks (@fiftylicks) handmade ice cream will be there to round out the fun, and that’s just in our corner of the bash.
Visit us and all the great artisans and food purveyors of First Thursday!
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Your favorite purveyors of delicious K-taco goodness would like to unveil…our new logos!
Keep your eyes peeled for these additions to our classic design about town, maybe even in sticker form. But you didn’t hear that from us…
And in the spirit of pictures saying more than words, check out some of the TwitPics our awesome K-Twits have been throwing out!
"My mouth was not big enough for the k-slider." @makilac
"J and I are having our own afterparty." @sicklittlejag
"K-dog." @artnchicken
"Lunch from @koifusionpdx (at College and 6th from 12-2 today)" @BoboPuppyhead
As long as there’s a hungry Tweeter, KOi will be there to pose for a photo op.
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You be the judge! Come visit us TODAY (Tuesday) for our first go at our brand new location on 3rd and Ankeny (across from Voodoo Doughnuts).
Don't act like you've never been there before...
We’re serving up all your delectable KOi favorites (will it be a Bulgogi taco today? Or maybe a spicy tofu burrito?) and you’re just going to kick yourself if you miss the chance to pick up some Voodoo for dessert…
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In case you didn’t notice, KOi was just all over the place yesterday. From Bo’s radio spot on KBOO to a great Fox12 news story, the K-truck was on the move.
Click above to see the story
We’ll post the podcast when it’s available, but make sure to support KBOO local radio in the meantime!
SCHEDULE UPDATE: We’re unfortunately closed for lunch today because of a few landlord problems, but we’re working hard to make sure we have consistent locations to serve up deliciousness on a regular basis.
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Tune in this Wednesday July 15th, from 11 am-12 pm at KBOO (90.7 FM on your Portland radio dial) for a show dedicated to all things food carts. Koifusion’s founder and mad genius taco truck king, Bo Kwon will be interviewed along with other guests such as our friends over at Portlandfoodanddrink.com.
You can listen on the radio, through live streaming on KBOO’s website, or check back later in the week for a podcast archive.
Thanks for listening!
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Hey Kids,
What’s better than kickball? Kickball for adults in one of Portland’s best parks. What’s even better than that? KOifusion Korean Tacos at an adult kickball tournament at one of Portland’s best parks.
So…Come one, come all!
KOifusion is happy to announce we will be selling our tacos at the Big Kids Kickball Classic on Sunday May 31st, from 12pm to 6pm. Cook Park: 16638 SW 92nd Ave · Portland, OR 97224
Click Here for Directions
This is a super cool event for a super cool cause, and is sure to be fun for the whole family. As a benefit for the Oregon Active Foundation, the group aims to raise funds and awareness for the foundation which is a non-profit dedicated to providing outdoor adventures for those in our community who are affected by life challenging conditions. Their main focus is placed on young cancer survivors and children who are at-risk and in challenging situations.
For More Information, Please contact BigKidsKickball@gmail.com or follow them on twitter @jumpingje
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