New York Prasadam Saves the World:

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New York Prasadam Saves the World:

And We Need Your Help!

by Satyaraja das

Posted July 29, 2004

 

In addition to restaurants, devotees have always found unique ways to

distribute prasadam, including catering services, such as Magic Lotus, Food

For Life, cookbooks, such as Yamuna's and Kurma's, and prasadam carts. Most

such carts are short-lived endeavors. But Jerry Abrams-with determined

enthusiasm-has been dedicated to giving New Yorkers a taste of Krishna for

some twenty years. "Dishes Make Merchant a Taste Treat on Broadway," reads

the headline of Warren Woodberry Jr.'s front-page story in New York Newsday.

"Dozens of people wait patiently in line to be served from the busiest food

cart during lunch time." Woodberry describes Abrams as a phenomenon, and

praises his work in superlatives. And that's just one of many major

articles-the New York Times and New York magazine also ran feature stories,

acknowledging this distinct cart's culinary specialness. "It's not just

because it's vegetarian," says Abrams. "It's because it's prasadam."

 

Jerry has been dedicated to his service for over two decades but has

recently fallen on hard times. First with the September 11th tragedy (his

cart was right beneath the Twin Towers) and now with a shortage of those who

are willing to help in his new location in midtown Manhattan. And he's

willing to pay:

 

* Posting title-------Vegetarian food chef and counter person needed for

food Vending Cart .

* Specific location---Midtown Manhattan

* Compensation ---- $10 per hour

 

He needs a hard-working, responsible individual (or couple, and he'll pay

each the 10 dollars an hour...) to act as chef, serve customers (takee-out

only), and assist the owner in managing the business. Responsibilities

include food preparation, serving customers, and keeping the work area

clean. [This position requires a NYC Food Vending License, which he will

assist you in acquiring.] All replies should include a daytime or evening

phone number, and specify the best time that you can be reached. You can

contact Jerry by emailing him or writing to his family address, which he

checks regularly: c/o Stuart Abrams, 601 Three Island Blvd., Hallandale

Beach Florida, 33009. It can't hurt to inquire!