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November 18, 2006

 Vendy Awards 2006

The 2006 Vendy Awards were held on October 22nd.

The Finalists (official bios):

Piedad "The Arepa Lady" Cano
Location: Jackson Heights, Queens, Roosevelt Avenue between 78th and 79th Streets
Serving: Columbian Arepas

The Vendly brothers Jesse, Brian, and Dave from "Calexico Carne Asada"
Location: SOHO, Wooster Street at Prince
Serving: California Mexican cuisine

Thiru "The Dosa Man" Kumar
Location: Washington Square South, at Sullivan Street
Serving: Vegan Sri Lankan Cuisine

Samiul Haque Noor from "Sammy's Halal"
Location: Jackson Heights, Queens, 73rd Street and Broadway
Serving: Halal Chicken, Lamb and Beef over rice

Also in the house, Japanese TV:

I missed much of the food service, 'cause I leapt in to lend a hand at the Vendlys cart. What I got to taste was excellent, though. Eventually, all of the carts will be reviewed for pushcartnyc!

There was a nice vibe in the courtyard of St. Marks, though, even if there was quite a bit of waiting on line (I'm sure the open bar helped).

After the food, we went inside, accompanied, of course, by Japanese TV.

There were some presentations by the Street Vendors Project's executive council (here watched by the director of the SVP, Sean Basinski).

Then Reverand Billy raved and ranted some (to applause and laughter)...

Finally, the winner was announced: Sammy's Halal. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

All in all, a great evening. See you next year!

Posted by Sam on Nov 18, 2006 | Permalink | Comments & User reviews (0)