Staten Island’s Food Truck Rally Rolls in St. George

St. George sizzled last night with Staten Island’s Food Truck Rally, feeding NYC’s spring. Chef Jay Patel flipped burgers as 1,000 chowed, a $6 plate fest near the ferry. It’s borough grub—pure SI vibe, grills hot. A kid nabbed a taco; a pro slurped fries. ‘Staten eats—this is it,’ Patel says, grilling meat. The lot turned buffet.

The rally’s fresh—April 5’s kickoff, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by noon. Patel’s a Tottenville cook; last night’s crowd hit max—sauces flew. A line snaked for BBQ; cash buzzed—NYC grit glowed. Runs one day—trucks ruled. #SIFoodTrucks trended; Bronx wants a bite.

Some griped—’Too greasy,’ sniped a health nut, dodging oil. Trash piled—cans rolled; swept slow. A rival’s pitching a Midland fry, splitting grills. Still, 2,000 stayed—flavors reigned. St. George’s never cooked so bold.

Patel’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a pier if spring bites. ‘NYC’s hunger—this fills it,’ he says, wiping pans. The rally’s a Staten win—grit meets grub. It’s a truck rush; catch the next. Bring a napkin—sauces drip.