# Community-Building Food Trucks Dining at This SXSW Kosher Food Truck Redefines Connectivity By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosher-food References: [blogs.timesofisrael](http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/openshabbat-returns-new-kosher-carne-food-truck-at-sxsw-2015/) & [eventbrite](http://www.eventbrite.com/e/openshabbat-powered-by-jnfuture-sxsw-2015-tickets-15545852062) Knowing that food naturally has a way of bringing people together, Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone and his wife Chana set up an interactive [Kosher food truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosher-dining) experience at SXSW. Part of #openShabbat, the Kosher Carne Latin food truck provides a traditional taste of Shabbat, serving as a place for people to rub elbows with a community of people in digital media, while enjoying drinks and good vibes. Although technology is a huge part of SXSW Interactive, one thing that really sets this food truck apart is that is encourages [networking and socializing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-trucks) the old fashioned way, without tablets and phones causing interruptions. By taking technology out of words like connectivity and interaction, the event challenges people to slow down and enjoy face-to-face interactions, food and drinks uninterrupted by incoming messages, photo-taking and calls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Community-building Food Trucks:** Creating interactive food experiences that facilitate networking and socializing in a tech-free environment. - **Kosher Carne Latin Food:** Providing a traditional taste of Shabbat with a Latin twist, appealing to a diverse audience. - **Tech-free Socializing:** Encouraging face-to-face interactions and uninterrupted enjoyment of food and drinks by removing technology distractions at events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Truck Industry:** Food trucks that focus on community-building and unique food experiences can attract a loyal customer base. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and event venues can incorporate tech-free socializing concepts and interactive food experiences to enhance networking opportunities for guests. - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planners can provide unique and engaging food truck experiences that promote community-building and socializing without technology distractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Communal Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-table-event.md) - [Elevated Kosher Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-windsor-arms-hotel.md) - [Retro Phone-Free Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/before-the-internet.md) - [Music Festival Restaurant Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-hot-chicken-food-truck.md) - [High-End Kosher Dining Protocols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-kosher-dining.md) - [Connective Foodie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodie-social.md) - [Food Truck Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-truck-billboard.md) - [Foodie Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable.md) - [African Fusion Food Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-fusion-food-truck.md)