Busy Nolita takeout window slinging gluten-free Thai fried chicken and street snacks. Paper trays of crispy tenders, curry puff mozzarella sticks, and taro tapioca donuts go straight to the sidewalk or a few covered tables.
Curbside food truck running a tight four-item menu dedicated to slow-stewed beef birria. Touchscreen orders turn into paper boats of double-corn tacos, eaten standing on the sidewalk with cups of rich red consommé for dipping.
Essex Market counter slinging American smash burgers spiked with northeastern Thai heat. Trays of sticky rice bun burgers and beer-battered fries move straight from the open kitchen to the busy communal tables.
Bright white Chelsea Market kiosk serving fresh tahini and dense slabs of flavored halva sliced at the counter. Staff swirl vegan tahini soft serve into cups piled with halva crumbles for walking the busy hall.
Caribbean food stall running a busy counter in Downtown Brooklyn’s subterranean DeKalb Market Hall. Cooks work the open kitchen, slinging rich comfort dishes like lavender rotisserie chicken and oxtail grilled cheese.
Counter-service window dishing up handmade Salvadoran pupusas with traditional fillings like chicharron and loroco flower. They're served hot off the griddle with curtido and eaten at a few simple tables set up on the sidewalk.
