Street Meat

An example of a street meat vendor at the Public Market A street meat vendor downtown serving hots. Photo by btorzyn Sammich (RIP) at 2011 Wedgestock Street meat is the general name given to food vendors who set up temporary "kitchens" on or near the street. This includes both grill carts that are licensed by the City for specific locations and the more recent food trucks that are more mobile and can turn up in various spots. Some of these are seasonal, for obvious reasons.

• Fett Svin BBQ/Grill is a kitchen trailer serving award-winning BBQ throughout the Genesee Valley. The 'Viking I Mobile Landraider' can regularly be found in Rochester at Abilene Bar & Lounge on Liberty Pole. Facebook and Twitter are updated with calendar and locations.

• Donna Daddy's is located across the street from the front entrance of the Village Gate mall.

• Holy Smokes BBQ Catering This guy does BBQ's in Hilton NY occasionally in addition to his catering business. Baby back Ribs and pulled pork to die for. He posts signs at the corner of Burritt Rd and Rt259 on occasion, announcing his dates. He is usually at the Hilton Applefest Autoshow, as well, in Oct.

• Street Meat located at corner on Alexander Street near East Avenue, look for the white van with red trim...its good but not my fav (MatthewVanHook, 2006). This guy grows his own peppers and makes his own special spice. He also has really good Italian sausage (AlevaMcDaniel, 2008).

• Mr. V's Located near Goodman St & Monroe Ave, Thursday night though Saturday night. In my opinion the best in the city. I recommend the "Back Alley Burger," a cheeseburger with ham, bacon and BBQ sauce, and the Cajun Chicken Sandwich, which uses a full breast cutlet cooked fresh not pre-cooked or re-heated, is really good too. (MatthewVanHook, 2006)

• 3-4 vendors sell the usual hots and burgers on Crittenden Boulevard in front of Strong Memorial Hospital.

• Uncle Dicky's is a cart run (not surprisingly) by a guy called Uncle Dicky. He parks in front of the fraternity quad at the University of Rochester on Saturday nights from about midnight until 3 or 4 feeding the hungry masses of drunk college students. Rumor has it he was going to retire in 2006 but he hasn't yet, so hopefully he'll be back next year as well.

• A guy named Giovanni runs a sausage cart in the village of Victor on weekdays except for Wednesday. Turn left at Moore Ave (across from Maple Ave) and park in the parking lot behind the buildings. He has some great hot sauce. (DevinRosenbauer, 2007)

• A couple of guys sell sausages, hots, and burgers during the summer at Powder Mills Office Park off Route 96 in Fairport. Get off 490 at exit 28 (the Eastview Mall exit) and turn right. It'll be on your left.

• Le Petit Poutine brings the Great White North to you. Canadian comfort food from everyone's favorite food truck at the Rochester Public Market every Saturday, and Friday night's in front of Lux.

• When the Public Market is open, there's usually several food trucks or carts present.

• Ken's Hot Dog Cart resides in Down Town Canandaigua. Take 332 into Canandaigua and he is located on the right hand side of the road in front of the Chase Bank; Just past West Ave. He has been here as long as I can remember. Food is always hot, fresh, consistent and hits the spot on cool fall or hot summers day (MikeDixon, 2008)

• Dave's Catering is set up business days on Court St. across from the B&L plaza. No contest for the best downtown lunch. Hots, burgers, turkey burgers, chicken and steak as well as a few vegetarian options.

• Marty's Meats is a food service truck that can be found at various events around Rochester.

• Brick-N-Motor is a relatively new food truck featuring a constantly changing gourmet menu. They vary their location, check their Facebook or Twitter to find them.

• Lettuce B. Frank is a food cart specializing in healthier local foods. They serve weekday lunches at Strong Memorial Hospital U of R (290 Crittenden Blvd.) You can also find them at The WestSide, SouthWedge and Brighton Farmers Markets when in season. For other times/locations check their website.

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2006-06-20 18:30:09   Mr. V's has awesome steak sandwiches. I mean, really, they are good. —RickUrwin

2007-07-02 01:39:02   can we get a better explanation of where paradise alley is, or what it is? i assume it's a bar or nightclub... i'm intrigued to try this Mr. V's some night... edit: answered my own question with a quick google search, nevermind. —CalebKelsey

2008-05-09 09:44:02   I have stopped by Mr. V's several times after shows lately - always good, always fresh & the guys are friendly as well. —TriciaSeymour

2008-06-12 06:16:23   Giovanni's in Victor is awesome! He cuts his fries from a whole potatoe, fresh on the spot! His hot sauce is very tasty. I've never been disappointed by his food. —MikeDixon

2009-02-11 13:23:18   MONSTER HOTS is on East Ave and Chestnut St during the lunch hours,He has super steak sandwich and Monster Burger is HUGE!!!! GREAT FOOD and meal deals evry day. saw him cater a party before was real cool... —stevenplum

2010-08-27 12:50:11   Does anybody know if Giovanni's is still in business? I drove through Victor a couple of weeks ago and did not see him. —NoBS