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Chris Byard

Chris Byard, a transplant from Alabama, arrived in Colorado in 2010 years ago and never looked back.Having previously worked at the Kitchen and Tavernetta, he developed a love for Denver hospitality. Currently, he maintains ties with the community and shares his love for hospitality as a co-host of thepodcast Stoned Appetit.

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Best Spuds Is a New Food Truck Serving Fresh Fries and Good Vibes

By Chris ByardOctober 27, 2023

This mobile food business hit the streets in September and serves fresh-cut, loaded fries in options like Mmm Elote and Buffalo Blues.

an italian beef sandwich

Get an Italian Beef Fix From This New Food Truck

By Chris ByardOctober 20, 2023

“We’re just a family making great Italian-style food. Everything is top quality, and it’s all made with love.”

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Pile High Burgers Specializes in One-of-a-Kind Topping Combinations

By Chris ByardOctober 13, 2023

Owner James Genotte quit his engineering job in 2014 to launch a food truck that offers nearly twenty different burger options.

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A Former Auto Body Shop on West Colfax Will Soon Be a Food Truck Park, Coffee Shop and Bar

By Chris ByardOctober 3, 2023

It’s the latest project from Danny Newman, who also became the owner of My Brother’s Bar and Mercury Cafe in recent years.

Burnt ends, baked beans, and mac and cheese with a variety of barbecue sauces.

Big Belly Brothers BBQ Serves Up Burnt Ends, Loaded Waffle Fries and More

By Chris ByardSeptember 22, 2023

Jarrod Andrews launched the mobile food trailer in 2021 with help from his brothers, John and Justin, all of whom grew up in the Park Hill neighborhood.

Green Chile smothered fires topped with crema

Roll’n Up Chingon Is a New Food Truck Serving Green Chile-Smothered Fries and More

By Chris ByardSeptember 15, 2023

Co-owner Mathew Atencio worked as the head chef at his mom’s Sloan Lake restaurant, Mile High Mexican Grill, for eleven years before launching his own business with his wife, Donelle.

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The Magic Food Bus Offers a Culinary Adventure

By Chris ByardSeptember 8, 2023

“We weren’t going to do a bus food truck. We wanted to do a food truck…but we got a deal we couldn’t pass up.”

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This Food Truck Serves Blissfully Good Grilled Tacos

By Chris ByardSeptember 1, 2023

After pandemic-related challenges forced her family’s restaurant to close, Judy Espinoza decided to keep her parents’ dream alive by launching a mobile food business.

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For Seven Years, the Sizzle Food Truck Has Been Serving an Eclectic Menu in Denver

By Chris ByardAugust 25, 2023

Options include the Samurai Rice Bowl with teriyaki salmon, a Cuban hoagie and fried bread pudding bites.

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The Fritay Food Truck Specializes in Haitian Street Food

By Chris ByardAugust 18, 2023

Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010, owner Farah-Jane Jean Pierre moved to the U.S. and now shares her culture through dishes like Island Snapper and griot (fried pork).

Despite Challenges, the Farmer in the Hive Food Truck Has Persevered

By Chris ByardAugust 11, 2023

Stacia Hazlett left a long career in oil and gas, opting to go all in on the culinary industry by launching her own business seven years ago.

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Southern-Style Biscuits Are the Secret to the Success of Mama Jo’s

By Chris ByardAugust 4, 2023

The food truck was launched in 2021 by Ben Polson and his wife, Jodi, who runs the pastry programs at chef Paul C. Reilly’s restaurants Coperta and Apple Blossom.

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Anne’s Á  la Mode Is a Mobile Baking Trailer Serving Up Seriously Delicious Pies and Cobbler

By Chris ByardJuly 28, 2023

Owners Amanda Anne and Mark Crisman launched the business in 2021 and won the Governor’s Plate competition at the Colorado State Fair last year.

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A Big Career Change Led to This New Food Truck Serving Made-to-Order Crêpes

By Chris ByardJuly 14, 2023

After testing out the concept at farmers’ markets last year, owner Adam Soisson officially launched his business in April.

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For a Taste of Puerto Rican Food in Denver, Find the Areyto Food Truck

By Chris ByardJuly 7, 2023

It gained notoriety in 2020 after appearing on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives the month before the pandemic hit.

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EZ Eats Brings Poke Bowls, Curry and More to Levitt Pavillion Concerts All Summer Long

By Chris ByardJune 23, 2023

Owner Dylan Mullins originally started his business as a meal delivery service but now, he’s all in on the food truck scene.

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Outside Pizza Serves Pickle Pies and More From a Retro Camper

By Chris ByardJune 2, 2023

Owners Ashley Knotek and Ryan Grillaert began photos of pizza in the wild before turning their Instagram account into an actual business.

The truck was a former DIA Shuttle Bus

Get a Gyro Fix at the Samos Grill Food Truck

By Chris ByardMay 26, 2023

Owner Vladimir Demin serves Mediterranean fare from a former DIA shuttle-turned mobile food business.

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Two U.S. Army Veterans Are Behind the 2 Salty Sarges’ Food Truck

By Chris ByardMay 12, 2023

It serves comfort food like pulled pork sandwiches and garlic Parmesan chicken po’boys with a side of sass.

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This Food Truck Serves Cookie Dough by the Scoop

By Chris ByardMay 5, 2023

Along with its signature item, Rebel Cookie Dough dishes up other sweet treats, like massive ice cream cookie sandwiches.

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This Mobile Pizzeria Serves New York-Style Slices at Music Fests and More

By Chris ByardApril 28, 2023

“I’ve got pretty strict standards for what my pizza is. We’re looking for that crunch, the chew, the good cheese, and the good sauce.”

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The Owner of Sokare Traded His Minivan to Get Into the Food Truck Business

By Chris ByardApril 21, 2023

It serves a menu of wings, burgers and chicken, which is now also available at its stall inside Tributary Food Hall in Golden.

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