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11th St @ 1st Ave - East Village Halal
Location: 11th Street and 1st Avenue, SE corner
Hours: 11pm - 6pm
Days: 7/week
Dishes: Lamb, Chicken, Falafel, Eggplant (?) - all available as platter or as sandwich in pita
Prices: Sandwich $3, Platter $4
This pushcart is as remarkable for its location as for the high quality of its food. Tucked away in the East Village, far from the commercial thouroughfares of 3rd Avenue and Broadway, you might wonder how it draws enough customers; that is, until you look across the street at the Mosque and Islamic Center, and see the need this Halal cart fills. And judging by the knot of Muslims hovering around the broad back of the vendor, it's filling that need admirably.
"Busy, busy" is how he answers the question "How are you?" He is, and it's clear why. His lamb is moist and laced with savory peppers and onions, his chicken is richly spiced, his platters come with special touches (like a few french fries thrown in), and his hot sauce has the marvelous unmistakeable smokeyness of harissa. It's good stuff, it's cheap, and it keeps 'em coming back -- even the non-muslims.
Posted by Sam on February 27, 2006 07:56 AM
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Isn't this on First Avenue instead of Second?
Hate to quibble, since this looks to be a great idea for a blog, and well executed. Viva!
wooster
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at March 8, 2006 02:31 AM
Quite right. Thanks for the correction (and the support!)
Posted by: Sam at March 8, 2006 06:58 AM
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