Staten Island’s Food Truck Rally Rolls in Tottenville

Tottenville chowed last night with Staten Island’s Food Truck Rally, spicing NYC’s spring on April 4. Chef Liam Carter slung sliders as 300 ate, a $5 ticket feast by the rec center. It’s borough bites—pure SI vibe, grills hot. A kid nabbed a fry; a pro flipped dumplings. ‘Staten eats—this is it,’ Carter says, firing stoves. The lot turned kitchen.

The rally’s fresh—April 4’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing rows by 6 p.m. Carter’s a St. George cook; last night’s crowd hit max—smoke rose. A latecomer nabbed a plate; steam wafted—NYC grit glowed. Trucks hit 15—flavors ruled. #SIFoodRally trended; Queens wants a fork.

Some griped—’Too greasy,’ sniped a newbie, dodging drips. A grill flared—doused quick; eats held. A rival’s pitching a Midland fry, splitting chefs. Still, 400 stayed—tastes reigned. Tottenville’s never rolled so bold.

Carter’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a beach if spring warms. ‘NYC’s plate—this fills it,’ he says, packing spatulas. The rally’s a Staten win—grit meets zest. It’s a food rush; catch the next. Bring napkins—trucks call.