2010 Vendy Awards

Called “the Oscars of food for the real New York” by Chef Mario Batali, the 2010 Vendy Awards are here!  The  event honors New York City street vendors.  The Vendy’s will take place on September  25th on Governors Island, where the five remaining contestants will vie for the title of...

2009 Vendy Award Winners

Our adventure in street cuisine has come to a close. The 2009 Vendy Awards were held on on Saturday, September 26th, and Bromography’s Pick won the top honor!  The Country Boys Martinez Taco Truck won as the judges choice for Top Vendor. Although, the bromography reader poll yielded a tie, the Grey...

Vendy 2009 Finalist: Country Boys-Martinez Taco Truck

In following with my earlier post, 2009 Vendy Awards, I visited each of the 5 finalist to select my own favorite prior to the ceremony on September 26th.  My final stop was to the Country Boys – Martinez Taco Truck. There was a significant but easy going crowd in front of the truck when I arrived. ...

Vendy 2009 Finalist: Jamaican Dutchy

In following with my earlier post, 2009 Vendy Awards, I visited each of the 5 finalist to select my own favorite prior to the ceremony on September 26th.  My third stop was to the Jamaican Dutchy. I had learned my lesson at the other Vendy finalists, so I arrived very early in order to avoid the peak of the...

Vendy 2009 Finalist: Biryani Cart

In following with my earlier post, 2009 Vendy Awards, I visited each of the 5 finalist to select my own favorite prior to the ceremony on September 26th.  My second stop was to the Meru Sidker’s Biryani Cart. I followed the delicious aroma of the Biryani cart from over a block away.  Apparently, many...

Vendy 2009 Finalist: The King of Falafel

In following with my earlier post, 2009 Vendy Awards, I visited each of the 5 finalist to select my own favorite prior to the ceremony on September 26th.  My first stop was to the King of Falafel – Fares “Freddy” Zeidaies. I consider myself to be a true New Yorker.   As such, I know...

2009 Vendy Awards

Some of the best food in any city in the world can be found on the street.  The food sold by street vendors can really give you an immediate insight into the people who live and work in a city, and New York is no exception.  New York’s food vendors are celebrated each year in the Vendy Awards...