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The new 9 Mile Garden, Missouri’s first food truck garden, is just weeks away from its spring debut. The family-focused entertainment district in Affton will feature local food and drinks alongside outdoor movies, live music and performances, and community events.
The food truck garden is the focal point of the park’s attractions, offering lunch and dinner service six days a week, rotating the trucks to offer diverse choices. The inaugural lineup includes Balkan Treat Box, Farmtruk, Seoul Taco, Guerilla Street Food, Doggie Mac’s, Sugarfire 64, Essentially Fries, Wok and Roll, The Saucy Iguana, Ukraft, Truckeria Del Valle, Burgers STL, Wayno’s, Blues Fired Pizza, Spud Shack, The Crooked Boot, Honest to Goodness, Sedara Sweets, Zia’s On The Hill, Super Smokers, CJ’s Deli, Tastebudz Express, Heavy Smoke BBQ, Fire & Ice Cream Truck, Truck Norris, Scoops & More, Poptimism, Graze, Smokey’s Q and Twisted Tacos. Guest trucks from across the country will make appearances from time to time.
Brian Hardesty
“We’re both excited and honored to have such a stellar lineup of trucks at 9 Mile Garden,” managing partner Brian Hardesty said. “We’re bringing the best of the local food truck scene to our visitors, as well as providing a dedicated place for trucks to serve their food and grow their businesses.”
“Farmtruk is proud to be part of this core group of trucks at 9 Mile Garden,” said Farmtruk owner Samantha Mitchell. “This is so exciting for our city because it will provide a stable place where people can go to find their favorite trucks. Major cities all have food truck parks like this; it’s a progressive move for St. Louis.”
“This is the future of food trucks in St. Louis,” said Bryan Scott, owner of Doggie Mac’s. “It’s the kind of thing I envisioned when I opened my truck, and it’s what will drive the popularity of food trucks over the top in St. Louis. We all enjoy having a variety of foods in one place, and when you add in the opportunity to socialize and gather as a community, it’s a game-changer for our city. There’s nothing like it here.”
9 Mile Garden food truck owners
In addition to food truck service at 9 Mile Garden, a jumbo screen will show outdoor movies and live stream sporting events, and a permanent stage will play host to local and national entertainers sharing live music and performances.
The venue will be located at 9375 Gravois Road within Affton Plaza, a retail center owned and operated by Seneca Commercial Real Estate. Follow the progress online at 9milegarden.com, and on social media at @9milegarden.
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