NYSF FIRST LOOK: BOB & JO KOREAN FUSION (ALTERNATE TITLE: DESPERATELY SEEKING JO)

I had to go over to a meeting at 550 Madison Ave yesterday, and as I left the building, there was a line by a new truck that I hadn't seen before called Bob & Jo Korean Fusion Cuisine.  By the line, there was a video screen playing K-Pop (Korean pop music) right above the menu. There were about 8-10...

MOBILE MUNCHIES FOR TUES, JULY 26TH

  It is a gorgeous day out, perfect for enjoying great New York Street Food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. We didn't have a chance to tell you earlier, but Sweetery has 2 trucks out today and tomorrow in a promotion with Visa and Major League Soccer.  Use your Visa card at the Sweetery Truck and...

YOUR BISTRO TRUCK/JENNIE-O FREE TURKEY BURGER PREVIEW

Last week we told you about the free turkey burger giveaway from Bistro Truck and Jennie-O Turkey.  If you didn't catch it then, Bistro Truck will be giving away at least 500 turkey burgers each day from today through Saturday, courtesy of Jennie-O. Yesterday we were invited to a media preview, so now we can give you an idea of...

GET “GOOD VIBRATIONS’ FROM THE TROJAN TRUCK

We thought we've seen every kind of hot dog truck imaginable.  Guess not. On Thurs & Fri (July 28-29), the Trojan "Good Vibrations" truck will be traveling around Manhattan and Brooklyn  to promote sexual health awareness by showcasing Trojan's line of vibrators.  They will be parking outside of popular bars and nightlife establishments alongside actual food trucks. The truck will be...

TODAY’S LUNCH: BEEF BULGOGI BURRITO FROM KORILLA BBQ

It's been a while since I went to Korilla BBQ for lunch, and when I looked over past reviews, I realized that I haven't tried their burritos yet.  That solves the problem of what to have for lunch, but not the issue of which meat or tofu. After speaking with one of the guys in the truck, I went with...

MOBILE MUNCHIES FOR MON, JULY 25TH

Compared to last week, it feels like Siberia out there.  Perfect for enjoying some great New York Street Food from the vendors on the right and the trucks below. Taim is trying a new spot in Tribeca, and there are a couple of new trucks on the list - the Katchie Truck, which we understand has its own farm, and...

STREET VENDOR LETTER GRADES MAY BE COMING IN THE FALL

Two lawmakers in New York City plan to introduce bills requiring mobile-vendor health grades and public information this fall. According to the NY Post, the legislators are currently writing bills that would mandate the city Health Department to post street-vendor violations online. "It's data that should be public and easily available," said City Councilman Dan Garodnick (D-Manhattan).  Posting the violations online...

CUPCAKE STOP CELEBRATES GAY MARRIAGE ON SUNDAY

On Sunday, the first day gay marriage will be legal in NYS, Cupcake Stop will be celebrating with the above cupcakes on their trucks. No word yet on where they will be parking, but somewhere near City Hall sounds about right!

NYSF FIRST LOOK: MORRIS GRILLED CHEESE TRUCK

Yes, it's brutally hot.  Sounds just about right for a NYSF First Look at the Morris Grilled Cheese Truck...because what goes better with 100 degree weather than grilled cheese! The Morris Grilled Cheese Truck is named after the owner Michel Jacober's great-grandfather, a Russian immigrant who drove a produce and meat truck.  Morris Grilled Cheese just hit the street last...

MOBILE MUNCHIES FOR FRI, JULY 22ND

It's brutal out there, but most of the vendors are working.  A few trucks are in the shop for repairs, but many more are on the street.  Cool down with 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...