Louie’s Lunch Celebrates 90 Years Feeding Cornell

Withstanding nearly a century of winter storms and summer heat, the little red and white truck that could — more formally known as Louie’s Lunch — is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. A visual staple on North Campus, the food truck has been serving the Cornell community since 1918 when “Louis” Zounakos, a Greek immigrant, started the Louie’s Lunch tradition. While the truck has passed into the hands of many owners over the years, it is currently owned and operated by Ron Beck, who recounted how he came to own the historical establishment.