FOOD TRUCKS USING HI-TECH INNOVATIONS FOR EVEN MORE OF THEIR BUSINESS

It's been widely reported how food trucks were in the forefront of using twitter to tell people where to find them.  What's not as well known is how food trucks are making use of even more hi-tech innovations in running their businesses. Food Network Canada (via Eat St) has an extensive article detailing the various ways food trucks are using...

STREET EATS: FALAFEL SANDWICH FROM TAÏM MOBILE

If you like falafel, chances are you already know about Taïm Mobile.  If not, give them a try.  We would bet a fair sum that you'll enjoy it. Taïm is a Hebrew word that means "highly pleasant to the taste", and they sure named this food truck appropriately. Everything about their falafel sandwich ($5.75) is delicious.  The pita bread is soft...

♥♥♥ MOBILE MUNCHIES FOR TUES, FEB 14TH ♥♥♥

It's not the most beautiful day out, but it's sunny in our hearts.  Brighten your day with great New York Street Food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. There are some FREEBIES for Valentine's Day including Americone Dream from Ben & Jerry's, red velvet cupcakes from Uncle Gussy's (with a purchase) and a heart shaped cupcake...

GET FREE BEN & JERRY’S AMERICONE DREAM FROM 5-8PM TODAY

Today marks the 5th Anniversary of Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream Ice Cream at Ben & Jerry's.  To celebrate - and to kick of their campaign to help restore our democracy - visit a participating shop to get a FREE scoop of Americone Dream. Last summer the Ben & Jerry's truck spent some time in NYC giving away free scoops of...

HELP KICKSTART A NEW FOOD TRUCK…AND GET GREAT FOOD IN RETURN

In the past few weeks, we have seen the enormous power of the internet in action.  Between the SOPA/PIPA Acts being soundly defeated in Congress, and the Komen Foundation's reversal of their Planned Parenthood funding cutoff, we have seen what people can do when they work together over the internet. On a lighter note, the power of the internet can...

STREET EATS: BCO DOG & SKINNY FRIES FROM GO BURGER

A lot of food truck owners have the goal of eventually opening a restaurant.  The Go Burger truck comes from the other direction - it's an outgrowth of an existing company, the BLT restaurant group. You see that black stuff in the photo?  It may look nasty, but it tasted delicious. More on that later. So what do I suggest you...

MOBILE MUNCHIES FOR MON, FEB 13TH

A sunny, cool day today. Warm your insides with great New York Street food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. You can also warm up with FREE coffee on 58th & 8th at the Van Leeuwen Artisan truck, courtesy of Chinet. As always, check the Mobile Munchies twitter feed before heading out, in case anyone had to...

HELP THE STREET VENDOR PROJECT CELEBRATE 10 YEARS

The Street Vendor Project turns 10 next month - and they're throwing a party! Enjoy food from past Vendy Award winners, drinks, live music and great company. Click through for more details, including how to get tickets. The celebration takes place on the evening of Tuesday, March 27th from 7-10pm at Judson Memorial Church on Washington Square South. Tickets are $50, but there are...

NEW FOOD TRUCK ALERT: MEXICO BLVD SHOULD BE ON THE STREET NEXT WEEK

Remember that new food truck we told you about just after the New Year - Mexico Blvd.  They had some "unexpected delays", but should be on the street next week. BTW, we've never heard of a new food truck that didn't have "unexpected delays" before opening.  There are just too many details to foresee everything. Click through for more details and...

STREET EATS: PORK BUNS & GALBI BAGUETTE FROM BOB & JO

There are a number of options in NYC if you're in the mood for a Korean food truck.  Some mix and match Korean, Mexican and other types of food, and some are more traditional - but it can get tricky navigating through all the choices without some help.  For instance, on the side of the Bob & Jo truck...