Saturday, July 2, 2011

Food Trucks Mania

We are all very much aware & grateful for the massive turnout of delicious, well prepared, (gourmet even) foods & desserts that comes out of trucks in various location in NYC. This was a done ina attempt to "redefine" street food; and whoever thought of this idea is BRILLIANT. They offer quick, delicious, innovative, & best of all inexpensive food as an alternative to many of the long lined delis, or over-priced restaurants. The Rickshaw Dumpling Truck (rickshawdumplings.com), Wafels & Dinges (rickshawdumplings.com), & El Olomega (www.elolomega.com) with its amazing Salvadorian treats; are some of my top favorites. Don't get me wrong, I have yet to try all the food trucks that are inhabiting our city, however rest assure that I will! The key to finding these trucks is simple, follow them on twitter, or simply google them. Trust me when I say, they are all so worth it.
Now, we know that food truck mania started in the streets of LA, and we are considered the little sister/brother of the movement. However, we can concede that NYC is ahead of the game when it comes to serving alcohol along with your meal. It was not an easy task, but Pera's the city Turkish Taco truck is the 1st truck with a liquor license in the city. As a mater of fact, a few days ago i spotted a Caipirinha Truck, parked on 41st Street, Between 6th & 5th Ave; & I'm sure there are others following suit soon.

Will this new craze die down? or will it continue to grow? We shall wait & see; in the mean time; below are a  few of my top Food Trucks to try:

  • Go Burger (twitter.com/goburger)
    The namesake burgers are good. Their special Kobe hot dog, served on a buttery bun and topped with chili and cheese or apple slaw and jalapeño is to die for.

  • NYC Cravings Truck (twitter.com/nyccravings)Pair their meaty Taiwanese fried pork or fried chicken over rice with a side of anchovies with peanuts and chili peppers, and you will be transported to the streets of Taiwan in just one bite. Rickshaw Dumpling Truck (twitter.com/rickshawbar)
    Their chicken-and-Thai-basil are said to be the best of these snack-size savory creations; but their Edamame with a lemon-sancho dip has the capabilities to convert any meat lover into a vegetarian!







  • Wafels & Dinges (twitter.com/waffletruck) - Most weekends it can be found on the corner of 59th St & 5th Ave, by the entrance of CPThe Brussels wafel is light enough for the hot summer days,while their denser Liège variety fits perfectly for colder weather. No matter which way you go, make sure to mother either in fudge or Nutella.







  • Red Hook Trucks (Red Hook Ball Fields, Court St. at Bay St., Red Hook)Ok, this may be a alien area for most  jaded new yorker, who never leave the island, however, these trucks, which have been in this area for as long as I can remember (10 yrs or so), will transport you to a Central & South American word of deliciousness without the need to getting your passports. These latin trucks are the reason that New York’s love affair with street food was reignited. Make sure you try the tacos, pupusas, Grilled corn smothered with Cotija cheese and huaraches.







So, be brave, and head out into the word of Food Trucks, trust me when I say, you will be thankful!

Until next time!!

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