Roosevelt Island residents came out in large numbers to sample a wide variety of outdoor dining options at the Roosevelt Island Food Truck Mania held last night on the West Promenade across from Starbucks.
and some ate there food at the Promenade Pier outdoor tables and chairs.
There were many happy, smiling Roosevelt Island faces of all ages at the Food Truck Mania last night who told me they hope the Food Trucks return often. Among the comments I received were:
What a success last night at the food truck festival!
... I actually felt like I was living in NYC! When's the next one?...
The vendors from Wafles and Dinges loved being on Roosevelt Island and say they will be back next Thursday and:
... probably every Wednesday after that....
I didn't get a chance to order any food until after 8 PM at which time the Kimchi Taco Truck was out of food so I got a Southern Chicken & Gravy waffle. It was very good.
The Roosevelt Island Food Truck Mania was a huge success.
Hopefully, there will be more events like this and the Food Trucks will make regular visits to Roosevelt Island.
Good job by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC), the Food Truck vendors and hungry, restaurant deprived Roosevelt Island residents.
According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC)
On Thursday, July 23, 2015, Roosevelt Island will be hosting Food Truck Mania!, an event that will feature 6 one-of-a-kind food trucks from New York City! Bring your friends and family down to West Road (across from Starbucks) to enjoy a nice evening with amazing food and good company. The event will begin at 5 PM. Food Truck Mania is a one day event that you don't want to miss!
This event is sponsored by The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.
RIOC will set up outdoor tables and chairs at the Promenade Pier so bring your friends and come join your neighbors at the Roosevelt Island Food Truck Rally for some great food and good times.
The May 18 Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Operations Advisory Committee discussed permitting procedures (full audio web cast of meeting here) including practices and policies for mobile food trucks serving Roosevelt Island.
RIOC Permits Coordinator Donna Masly reported that a new Indian Food Truck, Mausam Curry N Bites, is currently serving Roosevelt Island
RIOC Director Margie Smith asked what is the biggest deterrent to getting more food trucks serving Roosevelt Island?
Ms. Masly responded that some food trucks had a poor Roosevelt Island experience several years ago that needs to be overcome for them to feel welcomed back here. Ms. Masly added that the Food Trucks cannot build a reputation in one, two or even 5 days but need to establish a reliable presence.
Ms. Smith suggested a mobile food truck day for Roosevelt Island where residents can try food from multiple vendors. RIOC President Charlene Indelicato said that the current retail store owners (Riverewalk Bar and Main Street Sweets) will object but agreed that a one time food truck day is a great idea and RIOC will give it a try.
Several locations were discussed for the Roosevelt Island Food Truck Rally, (Southpoint and Lighthouse Park) but Ms. Masly's suggestion of holding it on Main Street, between the Subway and Blackwell Turnaround, was the agreed upon choice. The Roosevelt Island Food Truck Rally will be held together with the re-opening of the West Pier outdoor tables and chairs for eating, relaxing and enjoying the fantastic East River view.
Roosevelt Island is a mixed income, racially diverse waterfront community situated in the East River of New York City between Manhattan and Queens and is jurisdictionally part of Manhattan. The Roosevelt Island Tramway, which connects Roosevelt Island to the rest of Manhattan, has become the iconic symbol of Roosevelt Island to its residents.
The Purpose of this Blog is to provide accurate and timely information about Roosevelt Island as well as a forum for residents to express opinions and engage in a dialogue to improve our community.
