Poll: Brandon's Food Truck Rally (Photos)

Eager eaters braved the long lines and cool temperatures for a taste of something different at Tasting Tampa’s Brandon Food Truck Rally, held Jan. 14 at the Winthrop Pole Barn.

Under the auspices of the Tasting Tampa  food blog, the event has drawn large crowds at its many locations and this was the first time the Greater Brandon market was tapped.

And it won't be the last, with quarterly rallies in the works.

"We wanted to bring heightened awareness to small businesses who are making a living selling really good food,” said Todd Sturz, of Tasting Tampa, in a . "These businesses cannot afford to build a full-scale restaurant, but they have the ability to make really great and interesting food. Food truck rallies give everyone a chance to sample a variety of cuisine.”

Tasting Tampa started organizing the food truck rallies back in September.

They started with one a month; now, it’s one a week. The food truck rallies can be found all over the area, from Tampa to Pinellas County and all the way to Bradenton.

For more information on Brandon's First Food Truck Rally, or for any other rallies planned for the regional area, visit Tasting Tampa online or email Sturtz at Todd@TastingTampa.com.

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