A TRUE HOT DOG KING DIES AT 86

As the saying goes "If you love do what you do, you never have to work a day in your life" Gregory C. Papalexis, whose Sabrett hot dogs are as much a part of New York City as soft pretzels and yellow taxicabs, died Friday.  He was 86. Mr. Papalexis was president, CEO and chairman of Marathon Enterprises Inc., a supplier...

YOU CAN BID ON “THE MOST INTERESTING JAM IN THE WORLD” FOR CHARITY

A couple of weeks ago, we told you about Dos Equis'  "The Most Interesting Man In The World" creating "The Most Interesting Jam In The World". Now that it is completed, a jar of the jam is being auctioned off for charity on eBay to help save an endangered species. So what ingredients are in "The Most Interesting Jam In The...

TODAY’S LUNCH: CHICKEN BROCCOLI STIR-FRY FROM NOW EAT THIS!

Last week we told you about the new food truck from Rocco DiSpirito called Now Eat This!  While there's a tie-in to his new book with 150 healthy comfort food recipes, there's also a non-profit educational component that well worthwhile to support. The Now Eat This! truck operates from Mon-Thurs from 11:30am-3pm. On Fridays, they use 100% of the proceeds...

MOBILE MUNCHIES FOR MON, NOV 21ST

It's a short week, so make the best of it, and 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. Palenquefood Doing lunch today Monday Nov 21 @ LIC parkig lot! :) milktrucknyc debuting...

TOP 10 MYTHS ABOUT MOBILE FOOD VENDORS

With the booming popularity of food trucks, there is a lot of misinformation out there.  Some of the myths are propagated by competing brick-and-mortar businesses who believe mobile food vendors are exploiting unfair advantages.  Others myths exist simply out of ignorance, because high-quality mobile food vendors are fairly new to many people. Jeff Pupillo of Sarah's Cake Shop and Catherine...

THE NEW YORK FOOD TRUCKS 2012 CALENDAR MAKES A GREAT GIFT

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...

IT’S CHOWDA TIME (AND BISQUE TOO!)

With the cold weather arriving, some of the vendors are adjusting their menus for the fall and winter. Coolhaus now has artisanal hot chocolate and Schnitzel & Things announced they will soon be selling schweinebraten, a good cold weather pork shoulder dish. Luke's Lobster is serving New England clam chowder, and Red Hook Lobster Pound is serving New England clam chowder,...

MOBILE MUNCHIES FOR FRI, NOV 18TH

It's a sunny, cool day. Perfect for enjoying great New York Street Food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. Things are very busy, so let's get right to it. Just make sure you check the Mobile Munchies twitter feed before heading out, in case anyone had to move at the last minute. biandangnycfree lunch on 46th/vanderbilt and...

EVERYBODY LIKES FREE: LUNCH FROM BIAN DANG (TRUCK & STORE!) AND LEVELUP

We received an email from Bian Dang telling us they are doing a FREE lunch promotion today with LevelUp.  Both the truck and store will be giving out free lunches of up to $10 in value.  All you have to do is to sign up for a free account with LevelUp. Click through for more details on the promotion and...

HOW DO 5 VENDORS RACK UP $900K IN FINES?

From the NY Post: Five vendors operating on 54th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan have racked up close to $1 million in outstanding fines in the past 12 months.  That’s nearly a tenth of the total $10.45 million in outstanding violations issued citywide in the past year. Fines for infractions such as setting up too close to the curb...