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CBS News
14-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Civic Center EATS gives women-owned businesses and those owned by Coloradans of color a platform to shine
A food truck tradition kicks off in Denver's Civic Center Park this week. Civic Center EATS brings food trucks and their finest cuisine to the park, just in time for lunch. CBS Civic Center EATS will be at Civic Center Park most Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place during three different seasons. The spring season will go from May 14 until June 26; the summer season will go from July 9 until Aug. 28; and the fall season will go from Sept. 10 to Oct. 16. More than a dozen food trucks will be available for you to choose from, and many of them will be women-owned businesses and those owned by people of color. Civic Center EATS prioritizes these businesses by giving them a chance to connect with a broader community while gaining valuable exposure. This has helped businesses like Picaera Puerto Rican Cuisine, which has grown over the years in part due to the lunchtime tradition. CBS "It's a good way to advertise my business," said Erik Carballo, owner of Picaera Puerto Rican Cuisine. "So, I have, I get a bunch of like, events and things like that because of Civic Center EATS." Civic Center EATS also gives the youth an opportunity to gain valuable experience through its Youth Empowerment Academy. It is about giving everyone a chance to learn, grow, and make some money while serving food to others. "So many of these are small, local entrepreneurs," said Eric Lazzari, Executive Director Civic Center Conservancy. "Maybe this is their first business or early start in their journey, and it's important that they have the opportunity right in the heart of the city to interact with the public, build their brand, and introduce people to their food." Find the menus and schedules for the food trucks online.
CBS News
14-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Civic Center EATS gives women and BIPOC-owned business platform to shine
A food truck tradition kicks off in Denver's Civic Center Park this week. Civic Center EATS brings food trucks and their finest cuisine to the park, just in time for lunch. CBS Civic Center EATS will be at Civic Center Park most Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place during three different seasons. The spring season will go from May 14 until June 26; the summer season will go from July 9 until Aug. 28; and the fall season will go from Sept. 10 to Oct. 16. More than a dozen food trucks will be available for you to choose from, and many of them will be women-owned or BIPOC-owned businesses. Civic Center EATS prioritizes these businesses by giving them a chance to connect with a broader community while gaining valuable exposure. This has helped businesses like Picaera Puerto Rican Cuisine, which has grown over the years in part due to the lunchtime tradition. CBS "It's a good way to advertise my business," said Erik Carballo, owner of Picaera Puerto Rican Cuisine. "So, I have, I get a bunch of like, events and things like that because of Civic Center EATS." Civic Center EATS also gives the youth an opportunity to gain valuable experience through its Youth Empowerment Academy. It is about giving everyone a chance to learn, grow, and make some money while serving food to others. "So many of these are small, local entrepreneurs," said Eric Lazzari, Executive Director Civic Center Conservancy. "Maybe this is their first business or early start in their journey, and it's important that they have the opportunity right in the heart of the city to interact with the public, build their brand, and introduce people to their food." Find the menus and schedules for the food trucks online.
Axios
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Civic Center EATS returns to downtown Denver
Civic Center EATS — downtown's long-running food truck extravaganza — returns to Denver's Civic Center Park starting Wednesday. Why it matters: Lunch breaks just got a lot more exciting. The big picture: More than 40 food trucks will rotate through the park on select Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 2pm through Oct. 16. Expect a mix of cult favorites (Mukja, Uptown & Humboldt and Ninja Ramen) and new-to-you vendors. The lineup changes by day and season. Zoom in: Proceeds support the Civic Center Conservancy, the nonprofit that stewards the park and hosts the event. What they're saying:"We are creating a true community event that supports small businesses, creates workforce opportunities for youth, and brings energy to the heart of Denver," Eric Lazzari, the conservancy's executive director, said in a statement. If you go: This year's event is split into three seasons:
CBS News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Civic Center EATS returns to downtown Denver for the summer food truck season
Civic Center EATS returns to downtown Denver for the summer food truck season this week. Civic Center EATS kicks off on Wednesday. CBS The food truck program features food trucks in Civic Center Park on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year's schedule consists of Spring from May 14 - June 26, Summer from July 9 - Aug. 28 and Fall from Sept. 10 - Oct. 16. CBS Find the menus and schedules for the food trucks online.
