{"id":1143,"date":"2025-05-17T20:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T00:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu\/nyfoodatlas\/?post_type=locations&#038;p=1143"},"modified":"2025-10-11T13:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T17:51:12","slug":"83rd-st-and-2nd-avenue-halal-cart","status":"publish","type":"locations","link":"https:\/\/openlab.macaulay.cuny.edu\/nyfoodatlas\/locations\/83rd-st-and-2nd-avenue-halal-cart\/","title":{"rendered":"83rd st and 2nd avenue Halal Cart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Right outside of the Q subway entrance, this Halal cart on 83rd street and 2nd avenue is a must visit food destination. This easy to access cart stands out on the bustling streets of the Upper East Side, especially considering its unique turquoise color and flashing lights. It is in a prime location just 5 blocks from Metropolitan Museum of Art, perfect for commuters and tourists alike. Coming home from work and need a quick place to grab dinner? Lucky for you, this cart is right outside the subway station so there is no need to go out of your way.  They also have a diverse halal menu caters to all tastes. Their most popular food options are the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes such as chicken, lamb, or falafel all over rice &#8211; halal cart staples. Asking for red and white sauce on top is a must. No need worry about portions, the workers always fill those iconic plastic containers to the brim with extra fries and pita bread. For those picky eaters looking to eat American staples, they also offer hot dogs, chicken fingers, and French fries. This fusion of cultures is what makes halal carts unique and this cart provides that and more. The chefs at this cart always greet you with a warm greeting, making all their customers feel welcome. And if you are starving and can&#8217;t wait for your food, do not despair &#8211; they almost always provide you with a complimentary falafel, making the wait feel like nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-placepress-block-map-location alignwide\" aria-label=\"Interactive Map\" role=\"region\"><figure><div class=\"map-pp\" id=\"placepress-map\" data-lat=\"40.77593\" data-lon=\"-73.953027\" data-zoom=\"12\" data-basemap=\"carto_voyager\" data-type=\"single-location\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"map-caption-pp\">40.775930, -73.953027<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghost\">\nBy Sebastian Wissa, Brandon Phiong, Joseph Rippo<br \/>\nHalal carts are a staple of New York City but there&#8217;s nothing like the Halal Cart on 83rd street and 2nd avenue. It&#8217;s prime location right outside of the entrance to the Q makes it easy to grab your favorite Halal cart meal.<br \/>\nCampus: Hunter College<br \/>\nProfessor: Michael Bennediksston<br \/>\nLocation: 40.775930, -73.953027<br \/>\nReferences: Abas, Muhammad. Interview by Sebastian Wissa. &#8220;Interview About Halal Carts.&#8221; New York City<br \/>\nDanovich, Tove. 2015. \u201cStreet Meat: The Rise of NYC\u2019s Halal Cart Culture.\u201d Eater. July 10, 2015. https:\/\/www.eater.com\/2015\/7\/10\/8924449\/halal-cart-street-food-meat-nyc-cheap-eats.\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Right outside of the Q subway entrance, this Halal cart on 83rd street and 2nd avenue is a must visit food destination. This easy to access cart stands out on the bustling streets of the Upper East Side, especially considering its unique turquoise color and flashing lights. 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