Food Truck News

Taco Bite
A couple of items came to our attention this morning via twitter that you might be interested in. Eddie's Pizza Cart, who was parking across from Lincoln Center for a while, is returning to their old stomping grounds on 52nd St & 6th Ave for lunch. That's was one of their spots last summer and fall. One thing you can get...

In Search Of Great & Exotic NYC Street Food For “Galileo”

A couple of months ago, we were contacted by a German TV production company who were putting together a show about great and exotic NYC street food for a program entitled Galileo. They were coming to New York and wanted to tap into my expertise about the best and more exotic street foods available in NYC. Sounds like a...

We Tasted This Cheesy Spicy Tuna Melt at Munchie Mobile

We felt for a Spicy Tuna Melt. Following a food truck's Twitter account can give you more than just their location. Last week the Munchie Mobile tweeted "TUNA TUESDAYs! $5 Tuna Meltdowns if you show us this tweet!!!" It's been a while since we had that staple of the American lunch diet, a tuna melt.  And with a $5 Spicy Tuna...

Mobile Munchies for Mon, Aug 13th

Mausam Curry N Bites
Lovely day outside. 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. Frites'n'Meats ‏Hello midtown lunch 2day @ 50th b/t 6th & 7th av weekly special THE A1 BOURBON TWIST angus skirt steak gruyere cheese...

Welcome To The Jungle: McCarren Park Pool Looking For Vendors

Taco Bite
The McCarren Park Pool sure looks like an idyllic setting. How would you like to be an official city food vendor at the site? Vendors have until Sept. 12 to submit their applications, according to a listing on the the city's website. Don't let the fights, poop and vomit bother you. As long as you're not adding to these problems, or looking...

How Was This Lebanese Pizza at Toum ?

The most recent food truck to hit the street is Toum, which we had a First Look at about two weeks ago. The second thing we noticed on the menu was Lebanese pizza for $4. Based on the price, this seemed like it would be less than a full meal, so we also ordered a spinach pie for $2. Not knowing...

Mobile Munchies for Fri, Aug 10th

The Schnitzi Truck
We have to get Mobile Munchies out early today because we're taking a German TV on a "exotic" street food tour. We'll tell you more about it next week. Since we had to get this out early, make sure to check the Mobile Munchies twitter feed before heading out. bobjoTruck On vanderbilt ave bet 45th and 46th st. Chinese Mirch ‏Happy friday #Midtown West , your fav momo...

NYSF First Bite: Monsieur Singh Lassi Pops

You never know what you'll find if you keep your eyes open in this city. We got out of the subway at 23rd & 5th to hit Calexico Carne Asada for lunch, and within the first half block, saw a new cart that we had never seen before - Monsieur Singh Lassi Pops, on the block between 23rd & 24th...

Is That A Trojan Pleasure Cart, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?

This isn't exactly street food, but the story is too juicy to pass up. It looks like all the craziness of the FREE Trojan Vibes giveaway from yesterday is now straightened out. The FREE Trojan vibrator promotion will commence tonight at 5:00pm. With official NYC permits in hand, the Trojan Vibrations Pleasure Carts have reloaded and will be serving up pleasure tonight...

Tasting Amazing Flavors at Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream

If you've spent any time below 14th St during the summer, you've probably seen the ubiquitous Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream (VLAIC) trucks around. There are 6 (!) trucks that also hit Williamsburg, Soho, Flatiron and other areas, but we live in the Village, and always see their yellow trucks either parked or driving around. On a recent visit to...