NYC’s Vendy Awards is returning to Governors Island !

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Known as the “Oscars of Street Food”, the Vendy Awards will return to Governors Island Saturday, September 16th from 12:30-5pm EDT. Tickets are already on sale now at http://www.vendyawards.org The NYC Vendy Awards is definitely one of the most beloved food events of the year, giving attendees the opportunity to sample bites from the cream of the crop of NYC’s...

Can You Guess How many Hot Dogs are eaten every single Minute in NYC? Check This out!

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Ever wondered what happens every single minute in the most populous never-ever-sleeping city in America? Well, as New York’s No. 1 Street Food portal, we are always on the lookout for fresh info and tools that could benefit our readers. Last week we found this cool New York Minute Countdown tool, which counts and crunches down the numbers of...

Best Beers to pair with your food – Before you bite in

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Have you ever visited Goleta? You’ve probably never heard of the place...Well it’s quite a small and young city, only 15 years old, situated in southern Santa Barbara County, California. With a population of barely 56,000, Goleta is probably only known for being located near the University of California, the Santa Barbara campus. I was visiting a friend down in...

San Carlo: A Trip to Piedmont

San Carlo
A Review by Kate E. O’Hara Amidst the hustle and bustle of Soho, there is an experience that transports you to Italy—Northern Italy that is, the Piedmont Region. San Carlo, Osteria Piemonte, 90 Thompson Street, has a location and a dining atmosphere that fully compliments their superb cuisine. The restaurant itself has an ambiance of warmth and welcome; art lined walls, glow...

6 Great Foods from Around the World (That You Can Find in New York)

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New York is one of the world's most famous melting pots, and nowhere is this more evident than its cuisine. From spicy Latin dishes to sweet European delicacies, the food trucks of NYC are filled with all kinds of tastes, textures and aromas, and it's up to you to decide which to have for lunch. If you need a...

Could Popbar Do For Popsicles What Cupcake Shops Did For Cupcakes?

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Just a decade ago, a cupcake became no longer “just” a cupcake. Once made by room moms or for bake sales at church functions, the cupcake was elevated from a glorified cake pod to something magnificent. Custom and high-end cupcakes were all the rage and people were buying and eating them with fervor. So-called cupcake boutiques found their place on...

Live Your Dream and Become a Chef

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Do you have a passion for food and a culinary flair? Have you ever thought of a career as a chef? Can you imagine yourself in the kitchen, preparing the most exquisite cuisine? Fresh vegetables, seasoned meats, chicken and fish dishes passing through your hands as you create and inspire will the excitement of the atmosphere keeps you focused. You...

Celebrate National Veggie Burger Day at Amy’s Drive Thru

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Hey guys and gals, reaching out to let you know that in celebration of National Veggie Burger Day on Monday, June 5th, Amy’s Kitchen, the organic food pioneer behind the meat-free holiday, will be 'popping up' in NYC to celebrate! For the first time, Amy’s is bringing the one-of-a-kind Amy’s Drive Thru experience beyond the west coast, and will...

10 Great Books for At Home Chefs

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Whether you are a beginner or a master, want to delve into the traditions or the norms, or want some culture added into your everyday cooking, 10 Recipe Books for Cooking Meals That Are Simply Delish and will definitely excite and satisfy you. Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking This recipe book is perfect for anyone wanting to prepare an Italian meal...

Babbo Review: Was the Homemade Pasta the reason we came back?

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Last Friday arrived without any damn notice. I was packed with so much annoying work during the whole week. It was definitely among my 5 worst weeks of the decade. And I just couldn’t believe it was Friday again. So I treated myself for dinner. It was my first time at Babbo, an Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village, known for...