desert dweller
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Post by desert dweller on Sept 11, 2015 8:50:42 GMT -8
"FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Mobile food trucks, revamped lodges and a possible valet service are coming to the Grand Canyon's South Rim under a new 15-year concessions contract." link |
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zeke
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Post by zeke on Sept 11, 2015 8:57:56 GMT -8
So, I can forget about packing food and just buy meals and sodas (beer) from the trucks on the Tonto? Great. If they stay in the parking lots, it won't do me any good, nor harm.
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 11, 2015 9:12:05 GMT -8
There's been some rumblings about this on HAZ. I think it could be better than the current cafeteria setup in terms of convenience, selection, and throughput, but it could also fall short.
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Post by hikerjer on Sept 11, 2015 10:28:19 GMT -8
Worth a try. Hard to deface a parking lot. Maybe it'll work, maybe not. Competition to the monopolistic concessionaires won't hurt
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Post by johnnyray on Sept 11, 2015 12:01:59 GMT -8
Maybe they'll generate more litter to blow over the rim.
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Post by ogg on Sept 11, 2015 18:03:21 GMT -8
With Xanterra, its probably best to keep expectations low, but food trucks could (hopefully) prove to be a great alternative to the lackluster food-court fare at Maswik and revamping Maswik Lodge is long overdue.
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swmtnbackpacker
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Sept 11, 2015 21:54:38 GMT -8
The crowds at the top need feed. Coming up from Indian gardens we ate the the Rims Grocery store deli at 3, then a grenchili cheeseburger in flagstaff at 6, and then a Mexixan plate for a second dinner in Flagstaff at 9. The trash may become a problem as said previously.
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Post by hikerjer on Sept 12, 2015 7:04:24 GMT -8
I agree that trash could easily become problem. I would make it absolutely clear that keeping it from happening is the responsibility of the vendor. I know they are not directly responsible for the littering, but you're never going to be able to completely police the public with their littering. If the vendors can't keep the place clean, pull their licesnse/permits. Make this very clear up front.
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