Street Eats: The Return of Bao Fun Buns!

As we told you yesterday, Fun Buns is now back serving bao on the NYC streets under semi-new management. The question is - has anything changed? We ordered one of each bao to see - beef, pork and chicken. They cost $3 each. Each bao had shredded carrots and daikon, crushed peanuts, and pickled mustard greens (the secret weapon). The differences...

Mobile Munchies for Wed, June 19th

What a beautiful, sunny day! Make sure you get outside and enjoy great New York Street Food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. As always, check our Mobile Munchies twitter feed before heading out, in case anyone had to move at the last minute. Comme Ci, Comme Ça ‏is on 52nd St @ Park Ave today! Today Special: MEDITERRANEO! Lemon spinach,...

“Killer Combo” Sammies At The Coolhaus trucks

Last week we told you about how Coolhaus' was selling a new Dexter "Killer Combo" ice cream sammie, celebrating the 8th and final season of the show. Well, we spoke too soon about those sales. Starting today, Coolhaus and Showtime will be giving away FREE Killer Combos in NYC and LA as part of Showtime's push to have Dexter nominated for...

NYSF Comment of the Day: Trusty Burgers Are HOT!!

We don't usually highlight our reader's comments, but this one made us laugh out loud. In response to our post about the Trusty Truck (now called Trusty Burgers & Bites), Yasuri writes: "I love their food, especially the mac and cheese bites ... but I go there to stare at Giovanni. Jesus Christ Superstar on the cross is that man HOT!!...

Street Eats: Heavenly Beef & Coconut Candy from Sweet Chili!

It's that time of year - new food trucks seem to be appearing every week - and we've got you covered on that front. The latest food truck to hit NYC is called Sweet Chili, and they serve what the chef and owner, Lisa Fernandes, calls Thaietnamese Cuisine. That's because there are some aspects of Thai and some aspects of...

Mobile Munchies for Tues, June 18th

Mike N Willies
Looks like another warm, sunny day to enjoy great New York Street Food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. As always, check our Mobile Munchies twitter feed before heading out, in case anyone had to move at the last minute. Neapolitan Express ‏We are trying out a #new location!!! Come visit us at #49th & #6th and enjoy an #authentic #neapolitan #pizza!!! BigDs Grub ‏Join us today at @dumbolot at 56...

Bian Dang Co-Founder Brings Back Fun Buns?

Over the weekend, we sent a note to Thomas Yang, co-owner of Bian Dang and Fun Buns, two past Vendy Award Rookie of the Year Finalists. Bian Dang is out on the street every day, but we haven't seen Fun Buns since last year. With Bian Dang and the new Dumbo Food Truck Lot, Thomas told us he and his...

Not a Great Asian Chicken Salad from Fresh & Hearty

At the end of April, we checked out a new food truck called Fresh & Hearty. It wasn't one of the better lunches we've had, but the owner emailed us afterwards and asked us to give them another try. After all, it was within their first few days out. Since we previously tried panini and a soup, this time we...

Mobile Munchies for Mon, June 17th

Potato House
What a lovely day for getting outside and enjoying great New York Street Food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. Happy Birthday to Nick Russo and everyone at Hibachi Heaven, who turn 1 year old today. Fun Buns is back on the street today - 52nd & Park to be exact. As always, check our Mobile Munchies twitter feed before...

Is This $4.50 Donut Ice Cream Sandwich Worth It?

The donut world has been turned upside-down by cronuts, but we have a life, and don't have 2 hours to wait on line for a pastry. We would much rather get a donut ice cream sandwich from Carpe Donut, and not wait on line at all. Ice cream has always been our favorite dessert, going back to high school when we...