""I'm so old I remember "taco trucks on every corner" was supposed to sound like a threat if a lady Democrat were elected president, so I've been watching how Halal Guys dishing up "street meat" have broken down so much Islamophobia in NYC (my own nephew-in-law comes in from Boston to indulge). Food is always a bridge. And that's why I feel pretty fortunate I got to finally shine some light on a farmer couple who have never tried to hide their faith.""
""Food is always a bridge. And that's why I feel pretty fortunate I got to finally shine some light on a farmer couple who have never tried to hide their faith. I still remember being in their tent right after October 7 and customers coming up and hugging the wife because they worried a Palestinian-American was in for some blowback. But it turns out this is not Rudy's New York anymore. And food helped.""
A recollection contrasts a past political fear about "taco trucks on every corner" with current cultural change in New York City. Halal Guys' street meat has helped break down Islamophobia and attracted patrons from other cities like Boston. Food functions as a bridge across cultural and religious divides. A visibly practicing Palestinian-American farmer couple received public support and hugs after October 7 amid fears of blowback. The social atmosphere in New York has shifted away from the hostility associated with earlier leadership. Shared food played an important role in easing tensions and fostering acceptance.
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