A new food truck park that’s part of Downtown Alton’s revitalization project opens this week.
Flock, which will offer “locally sourced culinary treats for the entire family,” opens at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, according to a press release.
The food truck park will host up to six different food trucks for lunch and dinner during the week and on Saturdays, stated the release.
Flock is a collaboration between restaurateurs Laura and Matt Windisch of Stacked Burger Bar and AltonWorks, which is a social impact redevelopment company founded by Jayne and John Simmons of Alton.
“We want to support local businesses and offer a fun, safe and happy place for people to gather,” Jayne Simmons stated in the release.
The space around Flock will be developed into an outdoor park.
Live music will be featured on Friday nights, and Sunday hours will be set this summer.
The Bar at Flock will serve cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine.
Thursday’s opening starts with Homestyle Grill from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by Pig on a Wing, T&S Smokehouse, Taqueria Los Reyes and Homestyle Grill from 4-8 p.m.
Hours on Friday will be 4-10 p.m. with food available from Homestyle Grill, Pig on a Wing and Taqueria Los Reyes until 9 p.m., according to the release.
Saturday guests can enjoy some eats from T&S Smokehouse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homestyle Grill, Taylor’s Fire & Smoke and Street Dogz will be open for dinner.
The Bar at Flock will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Flock is located at 210 Ridge, between Broadway and Landmarks Boulevard and adjacent to the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton.
Food truck operations who would like to participate at Flock can contact the Windisches at hello@flockalton.com.
Jennifer Green has been with the Belleville News-Democrat since 2006. She covers restaurants and business openings/closings. Green is a 2001 graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Please share tips and feedback at 618-239-2643 or jgreen@bnd.com.
