Presenting the Vendy Awards LA Finalists!
Thanks to everyone who nominated their favorite vendor! And special thanks to our friends at LASates for doing the video.
We are delighted to present the Vendy Award LA 2010 finalists (in no particular order):
India Jones Chow Truck (www.twitter.com/IndiaJonesCT) |
 Chef/Owner: Sumant Pardal
Years in Business: 8 months with truck, 20 in restaurants
From: Jaipur, India
Cuisine: Indian
Specialties: Frankies – roti roll up with cilantro tamarind chutney, chopped onion and egg |
Hot Dog Kings (Maple between 12th and Pico, Fashion District) |
 Chef/Owner: Elizabeth Palacios
Years in Business: 22 years
From: Mexico City, Mexico
Cuisine: Hot Dogs
Specialties: Mexican style hot dogs – bacon wrapped, salsa, guacamole, peppers, etc. |
Bigmista’s Barbecue (twitter.com/Bigmistasbbq) |
 Chef/Owner: Neil and Phyllis Strawder
Years in Business: Catering 3 years, Farmers Markets 2 years
From: Los Angeles, CA
Cuisine: BBQ
Specialties: Pig candy, ribs, tri-tip. |
Nina’s Food (twitter.com/breedstscene) |
 Chef/Owner: Nina Garcia
Years in Business: 20 years
From: Mexico City, Mexico
Cuisine: Mexican
Specialties: Grilled quesadillas with freshly made tortillas. |
Grilled Cheese Truck (www.twitter.com/grlldcheesetruk) |
 Chefs/Owners: Michele Grant and Dave Danhi
Years in Business: 6 months
From: New York, NY
Cuisine: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Specialties: Cheesy mac and rib sandwich- macaroni and cheese with sharp cheddar, bbq pork & caramelized onions. |
Tacos el Galuzo (5555 Whittier Blvd., East LA) |
 Chef/Owner: Juan Torres
Years in Business: 10 years
From: Jalisco, Mexico
Cuisine: Jalisco-Mexican
Specialties: Jalisco style tacos, burritos and quesadillas. |
