It's official, food trucks have been certified as the hip and chic alternative to satisfying the average foodie's belly. With articles in New York Magazine, various blogs, and other mentions on the web and word-of-mouth, here is a comprehensive guide of the coolest food trucks parked on side streets and main avenues in New York City. From tacos to cous-cous, there is an entire global pallet to explore in the growing New York food truck community.

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