I've got two pretty nice food halls within a short walk, but I don't ever go there unless I'm in a group that just can't agree on where to eat. Unlike the place

I've got two pretty nice food halls within a short walk, but I don't ever go there unless I'm in a group that just can't agree on where to eat. Unlike the place in the article, the vendors at these places seem to have their own hours, but that really hasn't felt like a bad thing since there are always other options when a place is closed. And I think they do have some things that make them attractive. Pros: - Groups can eat out together without having to deal with splitting bills on venmo - Many vendors had established local food trucks before setting up shop, so if I'm craving my favorite curry truck, I don't have to track them down on Twitter and drive to them. - Kid friendly (dog friendly too), so I can take my family members who have children and know they have plenty of options, even for kids who are picky eaters. - it's fun to be able to mix little bits of cuisines for a meal (nachos appetizer from Mexican place and sushi entree) Cons: - The seating situation is the wild west. Food comes out at drastically different times, so usually one person has to hold a table, which can get awkward as there never seem to be enough tables - prices tend to be high - Very loud atmosphere every time I've been there, often filled with teenagers (probably because it's a place a group can gather and hang out without everyone spending money) I think the problem with the management described in the article can be fixed. I also think there's a big potential for the vendors to run something like this as a co-op.