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Every time I see a story like this, I'm reminded of that scene in the Fifth Element with the flying car/boat Chinese delivery and (I'm guessing) mobile restaura

by eksith 14y ago

Every time I see a story like this, I'm reminded of that scene in the Fifth Element with the flying car/boat Chinese delivery and (I'm guessing) mobile restaurant. http://www.commons-sense.net/blog-04/files/2011/05/Picture-33.jpg http://www.commons-sense.net/blog-04/files/2011/05/Picture-3... Still bitter about not having flying cars yet, but I don't necessarily see the mobile service as anything bad. It's just the natural progression of the food cart, some of which, are exceptionally good. In New York, there's a Halal cart on 53rd and 6th and everyone from construction workers to Wall Street types wait in line... and it's all worth it!

dsshimel 14y ago
A fellow Chicken and Rice fan I see!
- eksith 14y ago
  Haha, yes indeed! I think the first time I had a serving was 3 years ago and haven't looked back. I'm somewhat hopeful Bloomberg would let more of these (in sane numbers) back. It looks like he's friendlier to the premise as long as they're "green". http://inhabitat.com/nyc/mayor-bloomberg-unveils-worlds-first-green-food-truck-powered-by-compressed-natural-gas/mayor-bloomberg-food-truck/ http://inhabitat.com/nyc/mayor-bloomberg-unveils-worlds-firs...
swang 14y ago
I went to that cart! There were lines of people in cars on that street all eating in their car. Had it twice over a 4 day NYC trip.
habosa 14y ago
That 53rd and 6th cart is a money factory. They charge more than any other halal cart in the city, have 4 employees at all times, and serve you an $8 plate faster than you can order it. It is really good though, although not my favorite halal cart in the city. Fun fact about that cart is that it's one of the most and best reviewed "restaurants" in all of Manhattan, which is pretty crazy.
- eksith 14y ago
  I don't doubt it. I enjoy it, though it's not my favorite either. The guy collecting money is almost always grumpy. It's still very good and (even with the line) I save time over going to a restaurant. $8 Is still pretty cheap for a lunch in NY though. Eating at a restaurant all the time would make me broke pretty quick. Plus I'm a very shy eater and that one plate will last me the whole rest of the day. Only down side is eating outside, since I walk there; I don't have time to get back and finish lunch. That's always interesting with the pigeons around ;)

by eksith 14y ago

dsshimel 14y ago

A fellow Chicken and Rice fan I see!

eksith 14y ago
Haha, yes indeed! I think the first time I had a serving was 3 years ago and haven't looked back. I'm somewhat hopeful Bloomberg would let more of these (in sane numbers) back. It looks like he's friendlier to the premise as long as they're "green". http://inhabitat.com/nyc/mayor-bloomberg-unveils-worlds-first-green-food-truck-powered-by-compressed-natural-gas/mayor-bloomberg-food-truck/ http://inhabitat.com/nyc/mayor-bloomberg-unveils-worlds-firs...

swang 14y ago

I went to that cart! There were lines of people in cars on that street all eating in their car. Had it twice over a 4 day NYC trip.

habosa 14y ago

That 53rd and 6th cart is a money factory. They charge more than any other halal cart in the city, have 4 employees at all times, and serve you an $8 plate faster than you can order it. It is really good though, although not my favorite halal cart in the city. Fun fact about that cart is that it's one of the most and best reviewed "restaurants" in all of Manhattan, which is pretty crazy.

eksith 14y ago
I don't doubt it. I enjoy it, though it's not my favorite either. The guy collecting money is almost always grumpy. It's still very good and (even with the line) I save time over going to a restaurant. $8 Is still pretty cheap for a lunch in NY though. Eating at a restaurant all the time would make me broke pretty quick. Plus I'm a very shy eater and that one plate will last me the whole rest of the day. Only down side is eating outside, since I walk there; I don't have time to get back and finish lunch. That's always interesting with the pigeons around ;)