PrintRed Hook Ball Field Vendors Will Return May 2
Cesar Fueuntes, executive director of the Red Hook food vendors committee, confirms that the whole vendor gang will return tentatively on May 2. That includes: pupusas from Soler Dominican, huaraches from Fernando Martinez, elotes preparados (or grilled corn) from Everardo Vaquero, and the ceviche. The Brooklyn Flea will also host satellite stands on Saturdays, once it returns to the outdoor Fort Greene space on April 18.
In regards to the Red Hook vendor redesign contest we mentioned last December, Fueuntes said they have selected four finalists and will hold a public viewing of these entries later this season, calling upon the community for input.
Lastly, Fuentes hipped us to a little secret. A very cryptic one:
We are close on signing up to be a part of an amazing festival in a very popular and historic Brooklyn location that will soon promise to be one of the most talked about events in NYC. Most of our vendors are planning to be a part of this festival and will be there weekends throughout the entire season. As soon as we secure our participation, we will make it official.
Update: The May 2 date had been confirmed!
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13 Comments:
This is a dumb question, but what happens at the Red Hook Ball Field, exactly? Do the vendors just go there and make a food festival or is there baseball or what?
CandyBean at 6:29PM on 04/03/09
And what time do they start serving?
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
pauliegee at 10:43AM on 04/04/09
CandyBean, the ballfields are actual NYC Parks Dept fields -- soccer and baseball. There's a city pool across the street, open July and August. The vendors started out there for the fans/family of the recreational futbol leagues.
Then it blew up into a whole nother thing.
guido at 8:16AM on 04/05/09
If you're hankering for some Mexican food that's as good as the grub at Red Hook, check out Sunset Park. here's a link to a sunset park food tour:
http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/04/06/nyc-food-guys-200th-post-revolutionary-sandwich-authentic-tacos-on-sunset-park-brooklyn-mexican-food-tour/
NYC Food Guy at 7:57AM on 04/06/09
PG - I think at least some of the booths start serving around 10 AM. I think it's wise to get there early (around then) as the lines are shorter; by lunchtime, it's a madhouse, especially, it seems, with the new set-up.
fredid at 12:44PM on 04/06/09
When I lived in the area and needed to go the the post office on a Saturday, I went just before its midday closing time. By the time I was done at the post office, the food vendors were just starting to serve tacos. They served the best soft-shell tacos in New York.
starpower at 5:02PM on 04/08/09
@fredid Thanks. If I get there early enough on 5/2 I should be able to park my car near Carroll Street, hop the subway and get up to Yankee Stadium for a 1:05PM start. Then I can come back for my car and hit up Anselmo's for a coal oven pie.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
pauliegee at 12:08PM on 04/09/09
@ Paulie Gee this sounds like the best day ever. Enjoy!
Sir Cooksalot at 10:55AM on 04/17/09
These trucks were amazing yesterday. Carne asada tacos and goat tacos (from the Perez truck), great huarache, the freshest and most amazing tamale I've ever tasted, great pupusas, awesome papas rellenos, tasty tamarind drink, and much more that I can't remember. (Holy heck, what was that thing with the pool of black bean sauce ready to escape when we bit into it? That was great.) I only had enough room for a few bites of various things. Needed more stomachs.
The only disappointment was the ceviche from the easternmost truck. Not fresh-tasting. One very charming chef, who was also there tasting the amazing cuisine, said this was because they added the lime beforehand, rather than putting in it at the time of purchase, as I observed the second-from-easternmost vendors doing.
I wish I could find something nearly this good here in Newark. Why don't WE have our own version of this over here? I need to talk to Cory Booker STAT.
IkeIkeIke at 6:01PM on 05/03/09
@Sir Cooksalot It was a great day, although the Yankess didn't win and the beef brisket sandwich I got at the stadium wan't anything to write home about. I made up for it though. Instead of parking at Carroll Street we drove to Williamsburg and parked near Motorino. I dropped off my Limoncello so it would be chilled when we returned, extracted a shot and jumped on the L train. When we returned to Motorino after the game we had what might be the best Bufala Margherita I've ever had. The crust was a home run (which the Yankees could have used a couple of more of that day). Anyway, here are some shots from the truck:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauliegee/sets/72157617528369387/
Next time I'll go back a little later in the day when all the trucks are in full swing.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
pauliegee at 10:03AM on 05/05/09
does anyone know when the last day they are open?
fobbyamerican at 9:54AM on 09/17/09
@fobbyamerican: Good question. I will investigate and get back to you..
Erin Zimmer at 11:10AM on 09/17/09
Update: The Red Hook vendors expect to stay open until the last week of October (31st through Nov 1st). However, those setting up at the BK flea market will remain open until November or December.
Erin Zimmer at 6:59PM on 09/28/09