“The red carpet gala for New York’s pushcart heroes.” 

- Saveur Magazine

“What's more appetizing than a Grammy, more mouth-watering than an Emmy? Yes, it's The Vendy-symbolic of culinary supremacy among New York's 10,000 sidewalk chefs.” 

- New York Daily News

“The Vendys is by far one of the most fun and delicious food events.” 

- Serious Eats

“We feel spoiled sometimes because NYC has so many great and filling food events to choose from each year—but the Vendy Awards really is the best of them."

- Gothamist

“A five-hour marathon of consumption and celebration.” 

- Fork In The Road