Every metropolitan area seems to have a food truck scene, and Zagat has taken notice. On May 23rd, the Zagat Food Truck Frenzy will be held in NYC. A couple dozen of the area’s finest food trucks will gather in one spot, offering go-go gastronomes the opportunity to try a bit of everything. Considering the quality of food that these trucks have been pumping out, maybe New Yorkers can finally get some decent Mexican food!
Zagat Food Truck Rally Rolls to Next Week Due to Weather
NEW YORK, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — UPDATE: The Zagat Food Truck Frenzy, previously scheduled for this Wednesday, May 18, has been pushed off to Monday, May 23, due to weather.
On Monday, May 23, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to sample many of the city’s best food trucks at Zagat’s Food Truck Frenzy. The event will turn West Chelsea into a midday mobile food festival. The maker of Colgate® Wisp®, the single-use mini-toothbrush that cleans and freshens breath on-the-go, is sponsoring the program from 12–3 PM on 21st and 22nd Streets (bet. 10th and 11th Aves.).
Tickets are available in advance for $15 at: http://zagatfoodtruckfrenzy.eventbrite.com/. Tickets can also be purchased for $18 at the event. Each ticket is redeemable for food from any four participating trucks. In addition to tasting the city’s most renowned four-wheeled eats, diners will enjoy live music, free giveaways, beverages and samples of Colgate® Wisp®.
“This will be the city’s largest and most diverse gathering of food trucks,” said Tim Zagat, CEO, Zagat Survey. “It’s also sure to be one of the city’s best dining bargains.”
Food truck participants include:
* Bian Dang
* Big D’s Grub
* Big Gay Ice Cream Truck
* Bistro Truck
* Coolhaus
* Cupcake Crew
* Cupcake Stop
* Desi Truck
* Eddie’s Pizza
* Endless Summer Tacos
* Feed Your Hole
* Joyride Truck
* The Katchkie Truck
* Kelvin Natural Slush Co.
* Korilla Food Truck
* La Cense Beef Burger
* Luke’s Lobster
* Mexicue
* Mud Truck
* Patacon Pisao
* Souvlaki GR
* Steak Truck
* Sweetery
* Treats Truck
* Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck
Food truck fanatics are encouraged to track their favorite food trucks on ZAGAT.com, visit: http://foodtrucks.zagat.com
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