To share the stories of the 939 wonderful New Yorkers who are SVP members, we’re starting an interview series. Interview #1 is the only Eritrean vendor we’ve ever met — Tesfalum Kiflu. He happens to make really delicious food – here’s his menu. Read the interview here. And btw we’re looking for someone to help conduct these interviews. Students? Bloggers? Bored office workers?



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I want to do a long-term photo project on street vendors in New York, and was hoping we could work together. I sent a very long email explaining my interests and qualifications to the people at Midtown Lunch, where this request was also posted, because I couldn’t get on your site for several days. I hope they’ve forwarded it to you. Please send me an email to discuss, thanks!