Big changes and a rebrand are coming to Lil’ America, a food cart pod that initially made headlines for its mission to exclusively host BIPOC- and LGBTQ-owned food carts. Opened by local restaurant group ChefStable in April 2023, Lil’ America promised to provide mentorship to its tenants, host cultural events, and offer amenities like dry storage, a dish pit, and a walk-in fridge. On August 29, ChefStable asked three out of its six total carts to leave by the end of October. All three were part of the original Lil’ America lineup: Hainan chicken cart Hawker Station, vegan comfort food and beverage cart Speed-O Cappuccino, and Filipino fast food-inspired
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