Everyone who truly loves food knows that food trucks are one of the best ways to find some of the best food in New York CityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Fortunately for Astorians, we are quite lucky as two of the neighborhood’s very own food trucks are up for the All-Star Vendy Cup at this year’s Vendy Awards! Astoria’s finalists? None other than King Souvlaki and King of Falafel and Shawarma!

So, what are the Vendy Awards for our friends who might not know? Basically, the Vendy Awards aim to highlight the best food trucks around the entire cityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The annual celebration was started by the Street Vendor Project to highlight the contributions made by food trucks to the city’s overall food sceneGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Unfortunately, this year is the final year for the Vendy AwardsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. However, for those interested in attending and tasting amazing food from around the city, you may still purchase last-minute tickets hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. To learn more about the Vendy Awards and this year’s finalists, visit their website hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Best of luck, and congratulations, to Astoria’s King Souvlaki and King of Falafel and Shawarma!