Weekend Food Events: Grub Street Food Festival

Even though it's terrible outside today, the weekend is supposed to be nice. That's great, because there are a few food events that should be fun. On Sunday, the 3rd Annual Grub Street Food Festival is on Hester St from 10am - 6pm. It features nearly 100 food vendors of all shapes and sizes. Just make sure you get there early. Also...

The Mac Truck Is Hiring

Are you looking for a job? Do you have a NYC Mobile Vendor's License? If the answer to both is yes, the Mac Truck is hiring. Things must be pretty dire, based on the latest tweet from Dom: "Mac truck is now hiring!!!! Someone.... Anyone.... HELLLPPP MEEEE !!!!!" If you are interested and licensed, please email [email protected] Maybe you too can learn...

Was Our Grilled Chicken Banh Mi Spicy Enough?

Having eaten a chicken banh mi sandwich recently from a food truck in Asheville, NC, we decided to go back to the Banh Mi Cart in the Financial District. The Banh Mi Cart has 10 different types of banh mi sandwiches such as pork, steak, shrimp and roasted eel.  Prices are generally $6, with a couple at $7 and one...

Mobile Munchies for Thurs, Oct 18th

The Schnitzi Truck
It's a great day to enjoy some wonderful New York Street Food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. As always, check the Mobile Munchies twitter feed before heading out, in case anyone had to move at the last minute, there was a film shoot, or the police started chasing trucks away from their spots. MacTruck Good morning wall st. Pulled...

Our Heros Closes Its Doors

There not a lot of information available on this, but it appears the Our Heros truck is history. Yesterday they tweeted "Truck is out of business." We got in touch with someone who would rather not be named, who essentially told us the owners were pulling the plug, and that the manager was not committed to the success of the...

The Famous Dal Wagon Is Moving To NJ For The Off-Season

We had a chance to spend a few minutes yesterday with Tony from the Famous Dal Wagon. If you enjoy Indian food, but are not familiar with the Famous Dal Wagon, definitely stop by their cart on 39th St just east of 6th Ave. Just make sure you do it by the end of the month, or you'll have to...

6th Annual NY Food Film Festival Opens Tonight

The 6th Annual NY Food Film Festival opens today and runs through Sunday, Oct 21st. While most of the events are sold out, there are still tickets and waitlisting available for a couple of events. Highlights include a Food Porn Party, Lowcountry Oyster Roast, and the event we would love to attend, Single Malt Whisky: The Islay 8 at the...

How Was Our Cemita Con Tinga at El Idolo?

Since it was raining during lunch recently, we wanted something nearby. The El Idolo Mexican Tacos truck often parks on 6th Ave, just north of the West 4th St subway station entrance. That's convenient for us. We ordered a sandwich and waited under the truck's overhang, then scooted into the subway with our lunch. Even though El Idolo is a...

Mobile Munchies for Wed, Oct 17th

Mike N Willies
We love this weather! It's perfect for enjoying great New York Street Food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. As always, check the Mobile Munchies twitter feed before heading out, in case anyone had to move at the last minute, there was a film shoot, or the police started chasing trucks away from their spots. RickshawTruck ‏Get out your chopsticks:...

The Castello Cheese Truck Is A Tasty, Free Snack

Last week we told you about the Castello Cheese Truck, who are going to be around NYC until the end of October giving out FREE cheese samples. Yesterday we had a chance to go by the Castello Cheese Truck, and can report that it was worth a stop. If you go with the proper expectations, and don't expect a meal, you...