A few weeks back they announced a contest to win access to a one day food cart event by David Chang of Momofuku everything for NY locals. MUST WIN said the mind. So i did. =)
Aileen, my former coworker/food lover was my +1.
Secret location was revealed via email the morning of. At 1:29 PM, I shut down my computer, grabbed my bag and at 1:30PM I jet out of my office to find myself embraced by a GLORIOUS sunny Friday afternoon.
By the time Aileen and I arrived on the scene, the majority of the people had already come and gone. Good. I don't like big crowds.
The Cart
hehe, bouncers. My own secret code (the code i used to enter the contest) was "bread"
They ran out of most things on the menu by the time we got there. Aileen and I decided to share one pork and one chicken but...the lady told us because they had run out of the rice cakes that comes with the pork dish, it will be replaced with chicken wings. So ultimately, the chicken and pork dishes were exactly the same except for the buns. Fail.
Chicken wings, pork bun, shrimp chips.
I really wanted to love everything. But I didn't. The wings were so salty, I ate less than half. But it's ok...cause I saved my pork buns for last! right??
Kind of wrong. when i get pork buns at momofuku ssam/noodle bars, i groan in satisfaction. I expected the same "melt in your mouth" kind of butter pork but my pork bun was pretty tough and dry. Maybe I'm the one to blame for expecting the same quality from a food cart. but...c'mon. Aren't you David Chang??
What was the best part of the meal???
I thought this natural coke from pepsi was delicious. It wasn't syrupy and thick like regular pepsi but it didn't taste watered down or healthy like the fizzy lizzy izzy carbonated drinks out there. Win.
As much as i complained about the food, i thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the event. It was definitely fun and hey...it was free. And the weather was so flippin nice, nothing could ruin my mood. Got to talk to David (yea, we're on first name basis). I would post a picture of us together but damn, I look hideous. But here's the man having a jolly time
After walking Aileen to work, I was HUNGRY. I had some time to kill before meeting with another friend so I went to Madison Sq Park. New Yorkers love being outdoors. They also love shake shack. I do too but...I just refuse to pay full price for it when I work for the same company. I don't get employee discounts. Lame. i know.
Finally the friend came and we decided to walk to Baoguette. On the way I passed by this and got so excited for some reason. love it.
i was so tired from all the walking and the lack of food in my tummy.
$5 BAOGUETTE Pork Terine, Pate, Pulled Pork, Fresh Herbs. My fave. It's savory and although I dont like cilantro, i can appreciate it's "punch in the face"ness in bahn mis.
$7 CAT FISH Cucumber Relish, Pickled Red Onion, Honey Mustard Sauce: Also good. More on the sweeter side.
We got the "spicy" for both sandwiches and my mouth was on fire. I needed something...not water, not milk....YES. THIS.
perfect
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