Looking for a New Career? How About Restauranteering in QZ?

With the economy in a state of flux, it’s been an eye-opener to see what some white collar professional folks have been doing “to keep body and soul together.” Maybe you’re in the middle of a work crisis. Ready for a new occupation?

Well, when they say, “If you want it, you can probably buy it in Quartzsite,” the meaning is begining to broaden. We’ve gone from RV supplies, rocks, and knick-knacks to restaraunts on wheels. Two separate establishments catering to the hungry snowbird crowd are now “on the block,” in Quartzsite. “Marshal Jess’” emporium of smoked turkey legs and grilled prime rib, currently located at the Quartzsite General Store is for sale–even while serving hungry crowds. Maybe the Marshal has decided to go back to fighting crime, instead of fighting hunger.

Not far from the Marshal’s place, less than a mile east on the B-10, The Flying Chicken is looking for a new roost. Located on the site of the old Cloud’s Jamboree, the poor old hen hasn’t seen much business this year, but she is for sale. How many ways can you serve up chicken to a snowbird? “Grilled, Fried, and Broasted” according to this available outfit.

Happily, one mobile food purveyor is still hanging in there–the rolling pizza wagon that we’ve been thoroughly patronizing this season. The young proprieter there says he’ll be open all summer. Well, he’s an ex-Washingtonian, so we’ll see how he does when the daily temperatures hit the tripple digits. Our bet is that we’ll have to back to the frozen cardboard pizzas until next fall!

photos: R&T DeMaris