TODAY’S LUNCH: (NEW) SPICY PORK RICE PLATTER FROM BIG D’S GRUB TRUCK

It's been a little while since I've been to Big D's Grub Truck, so I stopped by to see if anything new was going on.  Talk about perfect timing! Dennis (Big D) had just introduced a new menu item - rice platters - to go along with his Korean tacos, grinders, dumplings and fries.  It was so new, today was...

MOBILE MUNCHIES FOR TUES, DEC 6TH

If you're uptown, today is another Columbia Food Truck Lunch Pod, and I believe this is the 1st time any of these trucks have been at The Pod.  Details are in the poster above. There are plenty of other great New York Street Food options further south in Manhattan and in NJ from the vendors on the right and the...

?UESTLOVE OPENING A BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN TRUCK

Ahmir “?uestLove” Thompson is best known as one of the creative forces behind the musical group The Roots, as well as the leader of the house band on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Lately, he's been showing off his chops in the kitchen, as well as  behind the drum kit.  His new catering company, ?uest Loves Food, has been very...

35 OF THE BEST STREET FOODS IN SHANGHAI

Shanghai is rightly known as a street food mecca.  The variety of street food in Shanghai is among the best in the world. CNNGo has a mouth-watering list of 35 of the best street foods in Shanghai and other popular snacks from around China. Click here for a quick trip to China.  Just make sure you aren't hungry first.    

HONORARY STREET FOOD: THE CHARRO FROM BETTER BEING UNDERGROUND

I'm not usually in my neighborhood for lunch, but I happened to be recently, and ran across a great soup and sandwich place called Better Being Underground.  It's a little tricky to find, and they are only open Mon-Fri from noon-3:30pm, but they are worth seeking out. There's a sandwich board sign on the corner of Seventh Ave South and...

MOBILE MUNCHIES FOR MON, DEC 5TH

It's a nice day out to enjoy 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. bigdsgrub See you all for lunch today on Church St!! @mariamilito @Q1043 @Power1051 @Z100NewYork @1035KTU @1067Litefm gcnyc1Gorilla Cheese NYC...

FARMER’S MARCH AT OCCUPY WALL ST. YESTERDAY

Occupy Wall Street was born out of a legitimate frustration with the collusion between Big Business and elected officials of the U.S. government.  Nowhere is that collusion so great as in food and agricultural production. Four corporations control 84% of beef packing and 66% of pork production, and one company (Monsanto) controls more than 93% of soybeans and 80% of...

THE AMAZING NY FOOD TRUCKS 2012 CALENDAR MAKES A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR UNDER $20

The Schnitzi Truck
Do you have a friend or family member who loves food trucks? Do you love food trucks? The Amazing New York Food Trucks 2012 Calendar makes a great holiday gift for family, friends or co-workers, and it costs under $20, which includes delivery within the US. Or just treat yourself. There is nothing better than eating at these wonderful New York...

WIN SOME FREE HOLIDAY SWAG FROM CAMARENA TEQUILA

I'm sure you remember our friends at Camarena Tequila. They had the food truck that gave out delicious FREE tacos at the beginning of the summer on the streets of our fair city (and a few other cities too). With the holidays rapidly approaching, Camarena Tequila is kicking things off in style, with Cinco de Diciembre.  They will be giving...

TODAY’S LUNCH: RED BASIL THAI KITCHEN AT THE COLUMBUS CIRCLE HOLIDAY MARKET

With a few new places to try at the Columbus Circle Holiday Market, my first choice was the Red Basil Thai Kitchen.  For one thing, it had the most activity, but the menu looked good too. The menu had nine appetizers, three soups and a couple of hot teas (ginger and lemongrass).  There are several vegetarian options too.  You can...