Category Archives: The A La Carte Project

The Food Truck That Never Sleeps

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Simona Taver

  Every night, a small line forms on 28th Street and Madison Avenue and people wait to get their fix. Of Halal food, that is. The antidote to their cravings is a cheerful yellow truck, from where vendor Edil Ibrahim … Continue reading →

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Vendors Cater to City Officials

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Sabrina Smith

From the smell of spicy Halal food to the delicious taste of indulgent cupcakes, vendors look forward to the next customer transaction. But there is one thing that these street-smart businessmen and women do not hope for: the visit from … Continue reading →

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Kosher Food and the East Twenties…A Recipe Flop

Posted on December 20, 2009 by tabdrakhmanova1

Leah Aronn’s first class of the day ends at 12:30 in the afternoon, also known as lunch hour. She needs to eat, but her next class starts in one short hour. As a student at Baruch College, located on Lexington … Continue reading →

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Healthy Movement in New York City

Posted on December 19, 2009 by bmohamed

Eating Healthy seems to be the new trend in New York City. There was the fast food wave, but now there have been many indications that the city is moving in the direction of promoting healthy eating. There are several … Continue reading →

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We Can Eat Anywhere You’d Like, As Long as it’s Shack Shack

Posted on December 15, 2009 by mpozin

What’s that long line in the park? Why is it there, everyday? And why are the squirrels and sparrows near there so fat? Shake Shack, Shake Shack, and…not entirely Shack Shack, because they have reduced-fat fries. Shake Shack is the … Continue reading →

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Branching Out: Where to Eat in the East 20’s

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Mary Iannone

For Baruch College students, convenience seems to be the name of the game.  As the weather grows colder, wetter, and generally more uninviting, students are searching for the quickest, most accessible solutions to their lunchtime cravings.   There are, of … Continue reading →

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Proximity Effect or Something More

Posted on December 13, 2009 by mlipsius

Vendors litter the streets of New York City, attracting customers ranging from local students and business people to soldiers, shoppers and tourists.  Why these people choose the particular lunches that they do may just be a matter of cost and … Continue reading →

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Bananas by the Numbers

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Simona

With the health food craze in full force in New York City, it’s not surprising to find fruit vendors carving out their own spaces amongst the street-meat masses. Their enticing displays of carefully arranged apples, oranges and bananas are rival … Continue reading →

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A day in Mohammed’s life

Posted on December 11, 2009 by ying

In a slow, steady stream, water from a Poland Spring bottle is poured into the rustling plastic black bag. Inside, sits a 75 cent green apple that is partially submerged in water. After tying the bag and shaking it repeatedly, … Continue reading →

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For food cart owners, success is elusive

Posted on December 11, 2009 by afong

While food carts have left almost no corner unoccupied in the East 20s, they are not as resilient as they may seem. The trendy shops on wheels barely have an advantage over their immobile competitors in the down economy. The … Continue reading →

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The Cookie Crumbled in My Hands Even Before I Could Taste It

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Queen

Our final project for Professor Bernstein’s “Perspectives on the News” class was called “A La Cart.” The project dealt with different aspects of food and vending carts. I was excited to work on our final project with my group. Our … Continue reading →

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Seasonal foods abound at Union Square market

Posted on December 8, 2009 by mmicko

The Union Square Holiday Market is one of the best places to find unique gifts during the shopping season. Besides the gifts, the festive food is something else to look forward to. “The holiday food always cheers me up and … Continue reading →

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An Immigrant Story

Posted on December 2, 2009 by James Mughal

According to Islamic law, Muslims must only consume Halal food. Halal mean permitted or lawful. The need for Halal food started the Halal cart culture in the New York City and killed the hot dog. In Quran Allah said, “He … Continue reading →

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