You Tube Video of Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
What’s the latest on Roosevelt Island Mobile Food Trucks? After being approved during the March 21 Operations Committee meeting for up to 3 food truck locations on the West Channel Road near the subway station, when will they be able to serve hungry Roosevelt Island residents looking for some variety in their take-out food options? Yesterday, I asked Roosevelt Island Operating Corp ( RIOC ) Vice President of Operations Fernando Martinez:
Can you provide an update regarding the permitting process for Mobile Food Trucks on the West Channel Road north of the subway that was agreed to at the last Operations Committee meeting?
Are the permits now available and if not, when will they be available?
Have not received an answer yet from Mr. Martinez but Roosevelt Island resident Mark Lyon reports:
RIOC called me. I actually asked about whether I could buy a permit and allow pre-approved vendors to operate under it for one month, to drive interest in serving the island.
In a very friendly call, the staff member indicated that they lack adequate guidance to issue permits now, are seeking clarification and will reach out to those who have contacted them as soon as possible.
I’ve communicated with several trucks and they seem to be interested in getting the permits. All have contacted RIOC and are waiting on a response.
The Long Island City Partnership reports that our Queens neighbors across the East River will soon have Mobile Food Trucks returning to their area:
Beginning Monday, April 2, food trucks will be coming back to the lot on Crescent Street. It is expected that some of last years favorites including Rickshaw Dumplings, Eddies Pizza, and Coolhaus will be back to serve LICs hungry lunch crowd.
I’ve had the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream at both their Greenpoint store and food truck. It is awesome. Hope they make it here to Roosevelt Island soon!!!!
