Happy first day of summer! What better time to begin an exploration of food trucks? Eating outside is one of the things I love best about this season. Lucky me, New York is a street food kind of town. You can't walk ten feet without passing a hot dog, pretzel, or halal stand. Curbside food goes with New York like a bottle of cold beer goes with pizza.
Let me introduce you to one of my favorites:
I met the Kelvin Slush truck last September at the Vendy Awards. The Vendys are the Oscars of the street food world–a day when the best and brightest vendors gather and open up shop in one spot. Ticket-holders pay a flat fee to eat and drink as much as they like in an afternoon. With dozens of options, most of them a lot more substantial than a slushie, why was the Kelvin line the longest that day (and I mean all day)?
Because they're awesome. Simply put, there is nothing more satisfying on a hot summer day than a Kelvin slush. Forget what you know about the slurpee, this is sooo much tastier (and better for you, too). First, you choose a base flavor: ginger, citrus or tea. Next, you choose a mix-in, which can be anything from fresh mint to caramelized pineapple to white peach. Whatever you're in the mood for. The resulting slush tastes fresh, bright and real. There's no dayglow syrup pooled at the bottom, just layer after layer of beautiful fruit flavor.
The best way to track Kelvin Slush down is via Twitter or by calling the 24-hour Slush Phone: (646) 200-5083. Trust me, you'll be happy if you do!
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