337507 Thu Oct 26 21:03:12 -0700 2006 9 18 Manhattan 0 1975388 This cart smelled so great yesterday and had a hungry looking line that was too long for me to wait on. It must not be the same Sammy's as the uptown one of Vendy award finalist fame--does anyone know how this downtown Sammy's is? Thu Oct 26 21:03:12 -0700 2006 49255 zoefrombrooklyn 1 1975574 the cart on b'way/4th is not bad -- nothing spectacular, but better than average street cart chow. the Vendy winning Sammy, however, isn't uptown, but in Queens, at 73rd and Broadway in Jackson Heights. Thu Oct 26 21:53:17 -0700 2006 1975388 12064 david sprague 1 1975627 According to Metro New York Sammy's Halal is in three locations in addition to the original one in Queens, so it most likely is an offshoot. Haven't tried the downtown one, but loved it when I tasted it at the Vendy's. http://www.metropoint.com/ftp/20061023_NewYork.pdf Thu Oct 26 22:11:28 -0700 2006 1975388 13408 Phil E 2 1977683 thanks! will report back when i can try it. Fri Oct 27 18:29:02 -0700 2006 1975627 49255 zoefrombrooklyn 1 1977730 There is a Halal truck in Queens, on North Conduit a few lights east of Lefferts Blvd that seems to be associated with Sammy's (some of the signage makes reference to a Jackson Heights location). It's a great $5 lunch. Last week I was at a meeting in Manhattan, 48th and 3rd, and got a lunch damn near identical to the one in Queens. I'm assuming that all of these places are related to one another. Fri Oct 27 18:46:25 -0700 2006 1975388 12713 TongoRad 2 1981158 I tried it fri afternoon. the cart on W 4th had lovely, fragrant rice pilaf and really savory, moist lamb (i had a taste of the chicken, which was sinus-clearing). The guy said Sammy the Vendy winner does the cooking for 3 carts, and had been at their cart on Thurs (i think) parading his trophy around. so it seems like 2 queens locations and this one all have the real deal. Sun Oct 29 19:51:16 -0800 2006 1977730 49255 zoefrombrooklyn 1 2037004 What are the hours for this cart? I'm going to be apartment sitting in the area soon, so I would love to stop by to check it out. Mon Nov 20 21:44:35 -0800 2006 1975388 32939 spanky28 1 2446254 Went by this past Saturday afternoon and it wasn't there. Are they off on the weekends or have they moved since Tower Records closed? Any other suggestions in the area? Tried looking for the cart reported on E 11th & 1st Ave, but it wasn't there Sunday night. Ended up getting chicken & rice from a cart in front of Trader Joe's on 14th and it was horrible. Tue Apr 03 10:36:15 -0700 2007 1975388 32939 spanky28 2 3151543 FYI, there is a Sammy's cart on 2nd Ave. & 2nd Street in the East Village. Tried it one Sunday night a few weeks ago. The gyro meat was a bit dry. It might have been sitting on the grill a bit long, but overall, my chicken/gyro combo over rice was still delicious for $5. Might have to swing by tonight if my dinner plans fall through. Sat Nov 24 14:36:44 -0800 2007 2446254 32939 spanky28 1 2451060 The best Halal Cart is in Astoria, on Steinway and 34th. The cart makes chicken, beef, lamb, and falafel sandwiches and platters. Sammy's cart is more Indian style, the food contains cilantro and is served with basmati rice. Sammy's is good but I prefer the cart located on Steinway in Astoria. Wed Apr 04 14:22:03 -0700 2007 1975388 88605 Foodie2010