The Berrics, a private skatepark made by pro skaters, Eric Koston & Steve Berra, is so private that members of the skateboard community are unable to skate the facility. The thought of a an inline skater to even enter the premises would be nearly impossible... until May 4th, 2023.
![rollerblader, Mike Obedoza at the Berrics](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/3740/1113/files/rollerblading-at-the-berrics.jpg?v=1683628760)
Amazon music reached out looking to host an album release party with tiktok star, Benson Boone and had a dilemma with Taco Bell cancelling at the last minute. Using my skills as an event organizer with First Sundays, I went forth and assembled a team of food vendors that would be able to make ~500 people on the books, happy and full.
Before even embarking on my journey, I did have to set the record straight with the event coordinator that I was an inline skater and that I'd be happy to pass on catering the event, considering the skateboarding versus rollerblading animosity that goes back to dogs versus cats. I was met with open arms and was invited to bring a group of friends to rollerblade the park before and after the event.
![Inline Skating and Banger Tacos at the Berrics](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/3740/1113/files/banger-tacos-and-friends.jpg?v=1683629360)
Michael Martinho, Noah Say of Project 35, Alan Armz of Soul Grindz Coffee, and Ryan Northway.
Through the power of social media, I made a post to tag a food truck that would be able to help me cater and be symbiotic to my Filipino Tacos, Cheesus Christ, a Grilled Cheese truck was the perfect fit. Along with Soul Grindz Coffee we were able to make this event a Banger!