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Time Out
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Inday is giving out free bowls of chicken over rice at 8 NYC locations today
If your Monday lunch plans are looking a little uninspired, we've got a (delicious) detour for you: INDAY is handing out free bowls of its brand-new Chicken Over Rice at all eight of its New York City locations today, July 21. Yes, free—as in $0, no strings, just good vibes and better sauces. The giveaway is part of the fast-casual brand's citywide launch for its reimagined version of the classic halal-style street dish. INDAY's take combines charred Tandoor-style chicken with house-made turmeric rice, cucumber and tomato salad and a generous drizzle of creamy white and spicy red sauces, which are both made in-house. It's craveable, comforting and costs exactly nothing (while supplies last). Each location will be serving up to 150 free bowls today, so you'll want to get there early before they're gone. Priced at $12 on non-giveaway days, the new dish was intentionally designed to be both filling and inflation-friendly, keeping affordability front and center as food costs continue to rise. Throughout August, INDAY will donate a portion of proceeds from all Chicken Over Rice sales to the Street Vendor Project, a nonprofit that supports the rights, livelihoods and recognition of New York's street vendors. With a membership of over 2,900 mostly immigrant vendors, the organization provides legal aid, business training and advocacy for vendors across the city. Whether you're chasing flavor or just chasing a good deal, INDAY's got you covered today. Come for the free lunch, stay for the community-minded mission—and maybe grab a second bowl later this week, knowing it supports the people who helped put this dish on the map in the first place. Check out the list of participating INDAY locations below:
CBS News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Scavenger hunt celebrates NYC's food carts from around the world
A scavenger hunt is underway in New York City that connects different food cultures from around the world. New Yorkers can follow directions and complete fun challenges at food carts. The nonprofit Street Vendor Project came up with the game. "It can be anything from 'find something that is smaller than a quarter with a street vendor' to 'visit a Mongolian street food vendor,'' explained Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez, deputy director of the Street Vender Project. With more than 23,000 vendors across the city, the options are endless -- connecting New Yorkers with different cultures along the way. "We create missions that try to get you to try different foods, to explore different parts of the city and get to meet street vendors," Kaufman-Gutierrez said. Organizers say there are points and surprise prizes along the way, and the person or team with the most points wins. Tomas Mosquera is known as Mr. Buñuelo. He says he serves up the best Colombia doughnuts in New York from his street cart at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 84th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens. "Colombian buñuelos - no flavors. Now, I have flavors," he said. "I have seven flavors, and it's delicious, because it's made fresh. You eat it with smoke coming from the outside." Nearby, you'll find Mohammad Rahman, whose Bangladeshi food cart has become so popular, he now has two side-by-side. "Everyone likes this food, no matter what," he said. "More authentic, more flavorful, and you don't have to make a lot of dishes. I only have six items." While the two men serve up food from two different countries that are more than 10,000 miles apart, New Yorkers only have to walk a few blocks to get both. "Street vending is one of the most diverse industries in New York City," said Kaufman-Gutierrez. "The heart and soul of New York." The scavenger hunt lasts until April 25. CLICK HERE for more information about how to play.
