Papa Dale's, the food truck which had followed the well worn trail of food trucks partnering with bars, has decided to end its relationship with Starlite Lounge, the food truck announced on Facebook.

Friends- I'm sure a couple of you are wondering what's going on with Papa Dale's.

So many changes are happening. First, Pub Grub at the Starlite is ending. Too many bigger and better projects to focus on. Was fun while it lasted, but we are destined for so much bigger and better then a bar.

Second, with my (Chef) joining forces with two of my best friends at French 25, we thought co-branding Lucy with them was an inevitable move, so that's happening mid January with some new clothes for the old girl and new awesome graphics by the design master at Pomegranate Design.

Third, Gods of the Kitchen gatherings will continue in January once I find a perfect spot (unless any of you care to venture to Stockton).

Big things friends. We firmly believe in growing and getting better. Thank you each and every one of you. We love you all.

See the post on Facebook.

French 25 appears to be a restaurant in Stockton. I'm not sure what the reference to Gods of the Kitchen is. If you know, please leave it in the comments below.

Update: Papa Dale's provides a little more info, via Twitter on Wednesday.

@CowtownEats French 25 is a high end Cajun/Creole inspired restaurant in Stockton. Gods of the Kitchen is a monthly powwow of cooks

— Papa Dale's diner (@PapaDalesDiner) December 12, 2013

Update 2: Papa Dale's takes to Facebook to clarify their earlier post.

I want to elaborate on my post regarding the changes.

It appears to come across as 'to good for a bar' that was a bad choice of words on my part.

In order to develop the merger of Papa Dales and French 25 will require 100% focus on our parts. And sadly a choice had to be made. Our teaming up with the team at Starlite has been a really good experience. The team there: Shannon, Phillip, Charlie, Jeff, Rick, Ash, Tara, Roxanne are all wonderful people that I'm proud to call friends. That's all. Just can't do everything anymore. Thanks

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