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An inside look at the whopping costs of running an NYC food cart in 2026

For 35 years, Elpida Vasiliadis — better known as the Souvlaki Lady — has been serving up Greek street food on a corner in Astoria, Queens. But with the cost of meat, vegetables, fuel and just about everything else soaring, keeping her beloved food cart running has become a whole.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NY Post ·
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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Oct 13, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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