Mobile Munchies for Fri, Jan 18th

Mausam Curry N Bites
A cold, clear winter day. If you don't want to wait outside, order from your favorite vendors ahead of time on Food To Eat. Hey Hobokenites, Molly's Milk Truck is back on the street for the first time since Sandy. Show them some love! MacTruck ‏Good morning 47st. Selling that tasty Mac&Cheese between Park&Madison Aves. Taïm Mobile ‏It's Falafel Friday on Varick and Vandam!...

Have You Seen The New Wafels and Dinges Cafe ?

Last night we read that Wafels and Dinges was in the process of opening the first Wafels and Dinges Cafe in the East Village. Not exactly a big surprise, but still nice to see. I mean, how many wafel carts can you actually put on the street? According to EV Grieve, the Wafels and Dinges Cafe will be located at 209...

We Tasted The Portobello Mushroom Bun at Seoul Food

Ever had a Portobello Mushroom Bun? Well, Seoul Food may not have been the first Korean food truck in NYC, but since they hit the street a little over a year ago, they have become a stalwart of the scene. We've slowly been working our way down the menu, but never tried their buns and sliders. You can get 2...

Mobile Munchies for Thurs, Jan 17th

Taco Bite
It's a beautiful, sunny winter day. Get some hearty New York Street Food to keep you warm from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. After a short sabbatical, Palenque is back in Dumbo today, and so is the Crepes Truck, who are 49th between 6th & 7th Ave. As always, check the Mobile Munchies twitter feed before heading out, in...

Fully Outfitted Food Truck For Sale

The Schnitzi Truck
UPDATE - THE TRUCK HAS BEEN SOLD. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT LIZ. Are you in the market for a fully outfitted food truck? We have just the vehicle for you. The Snap Truck, which debuted last July 4th weekend and ceased operations in late 2012, is looking for a new home. The owners of Snap did not want to go into the...

Street Vendor Projects Wins $228K In Refunds For Vendors On Overcharged Tickets

Last night we received a great email from Sean Basinski, Director of the Street Vendor Projects. It said: "In late December, the Street Vendor Projects settled a lawsuit against the city for years of over-charging NYC vendors on tickets they receive for minor violations. Already, vendors have begun to receive a total of $228,000 in cash refunds, while having their aggregate fines decreased by...

How Did We Like Our Grilled Steak Tacos at Taco Bite ?

Taco Bite has only been around since the end of the summer, but they have a good following, and deservedly so. While their taco fundamentals are solid, it's their sauces that keep us coming back for more. We felt for Grilled Steak Tacos. For this visit, we ordered grilled steak and grilled chicken tacos. At $3 each, we like getting lunch...

Mobile Munchies for Wed, Jan 16th

Mausam Curry N Bites
Yes it's a crappy day out, but there are still excellent options for enjoying great New York Street Food today. You can order from your favorite vendors online from Food To Eat to cut out any waiting time. Many of the vendors also take phone orders if you call before the lunch rush begins. As always, check the Mobile Munchies twitter feed before...

Tickets For Choice Eats On Sale Today At Noon

Tickets for the Big Kahuna of tasting events - Choice Eats - go on sale today (1/16) at noon. We went a couple of years ago, and it was an amazing experience. There were tastings from over 50 restaurants, tons of craft breweries and small wineries (including our friends at Wines That Rock). You can see our review of the event...

R.I.P. Rocky (2001-2013)

We didn't have time to write a review last night because we had to put our dog, Rocky, to sleep. Last night was a difficult evening in our house, to say the least. We got Rocky as a puppy from North Shore Animal League, who rescued him from a South Carolina pound. This was a month after 9/11 (to which...