It’s the Barclays Center foodie experience — but outdoors and without having to shell out bucks for tickets to a Nets game or concert.
The arena, which scored rave reviews for tapping many of Brooklyn’s top restaurants to supply its grub, is now bringing top borough food-truck vendors to its main-entrance plaza at Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues.
Food trucks and bistro-style seating will be featured outside the arena beginning this Saturday and return July 6, and September 7. The feeding frenzy will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Barclays Center is about bringing Brooklynites together to share a memorable experience,” said Brett Yormark, CEO of Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets. “As guests of Barclays Center know, food is an essential part of our venue experience. Now, we are excited to offer a delicious culinary selection on the … plaza.”
Since Barclays Center opened in September, the plaza has long been eyed to hold outdoor events. Among the earlier ideas arena honchos have said they’d consider are greenmarkets and seasonal fairs.
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Participating food trucks for Saturday as described in a press release are:
* Kimchi Taco Truck (@kimchitruck): This popular Korean BBQ food truck offers traditional fresh kimchi bowls as well as street food classics,including tacos, burritos and — a culinary first — the Tofu Edamame Falafel Taco.
* Treats Truck (@TheTreatsTruck): For a sweet break in the day, 2008 Vendy winner the Treats Truck serves up a variety of different cookies, brownies, cakes, donuts and more, including caramel crème sandwich cookies, pecan butterscotch bars and ice cream cone cupcakes.
* Coolhaus Ice Cream Sandwiches (@CoolHausNY): As the weather gets warmer, everyone’s favorite Coolhaus build-your-own ice cream sandwiches will be available with their creative flavors and delicious cookies.
* Mamu Thai Noodle (@MamuThaiNoodle): From Pad Thai to boat noodles,the family-owned and operated Mamu Thai Noodle truck brings Thailand street food to [the] Plaza.
* Frites’N’Meats (@FritesNMeats): Frites’N’Meats dishes out some of the tastiest Burger & Frites to be had in NYC. And while those are the stars of Frites’N’Meats, they are by no means the only players. Everyday you can find tasty Soups and Homemade Dessert Treats.
* Taim Mobile (@TaimMobile): NYC’s best falafel hits the road with Taim Mobile’s falafel and smoothie truck. It’s Tel Aviv street food with a gourmet twist!