We’ve written a number of times about how we’d like to see more diverse food carts in the city and how the permitting of carts has been the biggest barrier to diversity. But Food Chain DC’s Coite Manuel has found a way to get around that problem. He has established relationships with existing hot dog vendors to sell his simple, quality food alongside them. Manuel currently has three locations, at M Street between Connecticut…

Pedro and Vinny’s burrito cart reopened at its old location at 15th and K Streets NW on Friday. The popular cart, operated by owner John Rider, closed late last year when Rider left town, but at the beginning of this month Rider announced he was coming back, much to the delight of nearby downtown office workers. DCist photo contributor Tracy Clayton caught these images of the line down the street on Friday, which had a…

After the attempted transfer and eventual closing late last year of downtown favorite Pedro and Vinny’s Burrito Cart, it looks like owner John Rider is back in business. In an email sent to his fans, he says it’s “a long story,” but he is very excited to be moving back to D.C. with his family. He plans to be back in business at his regular location this week or next week. Burritos and goose (mango-habanero)…