Welcome to Pushcart NYC
So much has been written about everything to buy in New York City. From a haircut to a book, guides lay out more or less systematically the whole terrain of what's out there. Why not about pushcarts?
The pushcart is one of the symbols of the City, and yet information about them is maddeningly partial, scarcely rising above the level of rumor. Many people are not even aware that there is an entire world of cuisine available from pushcarts that goes far beyond the ubiquitous hot-dogs-and-pretzels, knowledge of this cuisine is so scarce.
And yet, among the true fans, pushcarts are considered the height of urban cuisine, prefered even to fine restaurants, and the vendors who have committed their lives to them attain the status of legend. "The Arepa Lady," "the Jackson Heights Halal vendors," "Tony the Dragon" -- these names are spoken with respect bordering on awe.
We'd like to share that awe, to spread the word, to sing the praises of the pushcarts we love in whatever way we can. To make a record of the pushcarts of NYC and the excellent food they provide, day in and day out, to the people of this wonderful city.
Is there a pushcart that you love? Tell us about it! We're always interested...
The Pushcart NYC Team
Posted by Sam on February 18, 2006 11:00 AM
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