BROOKLYN’S BEST FOOD TRUCKS
BY INDUSTRY STAFF
KELVIN NATURAL SLUSH CO.
In 2010, ex-lawyers Alex and Zack traded in their legal pads for a 1975 Chevy mail truck-turned Kelvin Slushmobile. Nostalgic for the neon-hued slushies of their youth, the two set out to create a natural alternative to their favorite convenience store versions, using all-natural ingredients and unique flavors. All Kelvin products are USDA Organic, non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher. Saturday, 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. at the East River State Park (90 Kent Avenue at N. 7th Street). Sunday, 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Pier 5 (at the end of Joralemon Street)
DOUGH
Founded in 2010 by Chef Fany Gerson as a celebration of the doughnut, and inspired by her Mexican heritage as well as European influences, the owner set out to craft an iconic version of the classic treat—one that strikes the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Edit suggestions include the Passion Fruit, Coco Nib, and the extraordinary Salted Caramel Chocolate.
90 Kent Avenue (at N 7th Street) in Williamsburg
CONEY SHACK
A street vendor and truck that fuses Mexican and American fare with a southeast Asian twist, this wonderful little bizarrity offers a Vietnamese beef short rib taco that is, perhaps, the best quick bite your wandering edit crew has tasted this year. Also stellar are the crunchy fish and the uncluttered and amazing regular fish tacos. 2909 West 8th Street in Sheepshead Bay, near Coney Island
ROSIE’S HOT DOG TRUCK
Built 25 years ago by current-owner Rosie’s father, and out of which her mom originally sold coffee, hot dogs, and burgers to local factory workers, this institution now sits pretty steadily on Morgan Avenue, under a shady tree. Its menu has expanded to include Mexican and Caribbean fare, but it seems to us that you can’t really call yourself a Brooklynite without experiencing Rosie’s Specialty Chiwawa dog with a side of her sweet potato fries. Not better than sex, but…close. 154 Morgan Avenue (at Scholes Street)
SNOWDAY
The first food truck by Drive Change—a hybrid profit/non-profit organization that combines workplace experience and education to infuse recently-prison/jail-released youth with a sense of self-worth, this is also the city’s first farm-to-truck food truck. Snowday’s menu includes a rotating roster of sandwiches, salads, and small snacks, with a heavy emphasis on local suppliers like Brooklyn’s Shewolf Bakery. Anything is good, but start by sharing a round of pancake poppers (small, fried dough balls). 630 Flushing Avenue, but visit snowdayfoodtruck.com for updated spots.
