Central Park

Vendors Showcase A Variety Of Specialty Foods At The “Taste Of Parks”

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Executive Director of the Food Vendors Committee of Red Hook Park, Cesar Fuentes to welcome 15 of Parks’ specialty food vendors from around the boroughs and celebrate their award-winning goods.

“New York City parks are as diverse as the people who use them, and we are expanding our culinary offerings to also reflect the varied palates of our visitors,” said Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe. “New Yorkers can sample even more food from around the world from delicious dosas, tasty tacos, scrumptious sandwiches, mouth-watering waffles and more, just by visiting their favorite City parks.”

Parks continues to look for new food carts and locations are available at City parks in all five boroughs. Interested vendors should visit www.nyc.gov/parks, keyword: concessions, to learn more about opportunities and patrons are welcome to suggest ideas and locations. To watch an episode of It’s My Park on the Red Hook vendors please visit: http://youtu.be/YxL5MzKIt9g.

· Kelvin Natural Slush Co. – soon to be serving premium all natural slush at Little Red Square, Manhattan. Find them on twitter @ kelvinslush 2010 Vendy Dessert Winner

· Je and Jo Comestibles – soon to be serving super premium ice cream made in NYC from locally sourced organic dairy and all natural ingredients at Bleecker Playground, Manhattan. Find them on twitter at @jeandjoicecream

· Pullcart – soon to be serving locally sourced sandwiches, sides, and beverages including beer and wine at Bethesda Terrace, Central Park, Manhattan. Find them on twitter @fattysnacknyc

· Sigmund Pretzelshop - serving handmade soft pretzels, pretzeldogs and pretzelsandwiches in front of the Metropolitan Museum and at Bowling Green, Manhattan. Find them on twitter @sigmundpretzel
and on facebook @ Sigmund Pretzel Shop

· Rouge Tomate – soon to be serving seasonal and local ingredients in sandwiches as a healthy alternative to the traditional snacks found in Central Park. Find them on twitter @rougetomatecart

· Cake and Shake - serving 100% organic cup cakes and milk shakes at the Met Steps, Manhattan. Find them on twitter @cakeandshake

· Country Boys - serving traditional foods like sopes, chalupas, quesadillas, tacos, and huaraches at Red Hook Park, Brooklyn. Find them at www.redhookfoodvendors.com

· People’s Choice Mobile Kitchen – serving traditional West Indian cuisine at Pelham Parkway in front of Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx

· New York Dosa Cart – serving traditional vegan Indian food at Washington Square Park, Manhattan 2007 Vendy Cup Winner

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