Don't forget: The 2009 Vendy Awards, New York's annual Oscars of street food, will be held in Queens this Saturday, September 26. Each $80 ticket scores you beer, wine, and tastes from all the street vendor finalists—but ticket prices climb on the day of the event, and they're expecting to sell out, so buy your tickets now.

The Finalists:

• The Jamaican Dutchy
• The Biryani Cart
• The Rickshaw Dumpling Truck
• King of Falafel
• Martinez Food Vendors

The Dessert Finalists:

• Cupcake Stop
• Big Gay Ice Cream Truck
• Wafels and Dinges

The Rookie Finalists:

• Schnitzel & Things
• Picnick Smoked
• NYC Cravings
• The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck (once again!)