Vancity has been supporting people in our communities since 1946, like local food creators. As part of our Made in Vancouver series spotlighting local businesses and artists, we talked to birria baron Kevin McKenzie about his unorthodox beginning and where he wants to go.
Kelly already owned and operated the portable Green Coast Coffee, and they just decided to install a flat top and start slinging tacos. It was initially a COVID pivot with the hope for a little extra income, and just hoped people would show up to try it.
“They did and I’ve spent the subsequent months refining the recipe, hiring staff, looking for food trucks, and potential spaces, and learning how to run your own small business,” McKenzie told Daily Hive.