Featured Dessert: Shake Shack’s New Flavors

Maryse Chevrière — April 06, 2010

Shack-uccino is the Monday special on Shake Shack’s custard calendar.

It may have still been a bit chilly out when the first Mister Softee jingle of the year was heard a little less than a month ago, but by now you should know: it’s officially ice cream weather.

A new month means new flavors on the Shake Shack custard calendar. With the promise of gorgeous weather, it seems as though the Shack has stepped up its game— Fluffernutter, Milk & Honey, and Gianduja all sound worthy of a special trip through the B-Line. Monday’s Shack-uccino was particularly good. Thick, creamy, with cinnamony coffee flavor. Of course, the real flavor of interest this April is the Saturday special, Pancakes and Bacon. Finally, the Shack does brunch!

On a related note, if you just can’t wait until this Saturday to sate your bacon-ice cream combo fix, word on the street is that after a one-day-only cameo on April 1st, the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck is making its official return for the season today (along with their Caramelized Bacon Ice Cream Sandwich, right ). Here’s where they will be. That said, if you are a true fan of creative ice cream flavors there a number of other great places to check out (you know, because sometimes on really nice days even the Shake Shack’s B-Line gets mobbed).

AlwaysPartying: 2009 Vendy Awards

The Hungry Goat — September 28, 2009

New York City’s love affair with street vendors was on full display at Saturday’s 2009 Vendy Awards. A crowd of over 1,000 hungry New Yorkers—a record high for the event—filed into historic Corona Park to sample and support the eleven contenders by way of an hours-long eat and repeat marathon.

Highlights included: Biryani Cart’s kick-ass Kati Roll, the chorizo huaraches by Vendy’s winner, Country Boys/Martinez Taco Truck, Big Gay Ice Cream Truck’s Caramelized Bacon Ice Cream Sandwich, and “Freddy” The King of Falafel’s unforgettable performance with two lovely belly dancers.

Top, Country Boys/Martinez Taco Trucks’ Chorizo Huaraches. Bottom left, Chicken Tacos.

2009 VENDY CUP WINNER
Country Boys/Martinez Taco Truck – Fernando & Jolanda Martinez
Served: Fernando said he selected his clients’ favorites, Huaraches, Quesadillas or Tacos with a choice of chicken, beef, or vegetarian filling.
AlwaysHungry For: Anything with seafood.
AHNY Notes: Fernando said his favorite restaurants are El Viejo Yayo, and Barzola.

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