Stuff: February 2008 Archives

One man’s meat is another’s ham? Well, you do have to be careful, eating while in the road, and for those who follow stricter dietary regimes, it’s sometime’s a challenge. The same challenge applies when you're on a long trip and develop a yen for comfort food, the kind of concoction grandma (yours perhaps, certainly not mine) might make. Well, if you're from New York or fly through New York, there’s a new New York company that tries to satisfy even the most orthodox of tastes: Kosher Vending Industries. The firm has just signed a contract to put four devices that sell kosher delicacies such as knishes (a sort of dumpling, only more so; see above right) in New York City airports. It will have four at JFK and two in Newark airport. Of the four at JFK, two will specialize in a treat that most people like regardless of faith: Nathan’s Famous hot dogs. (Yes, they’re famous, but that’s also part of the name). The vending machines have been in places like hospitals for a while, and one eagle-eyed medical blogger pointed out that the machines have the notice “Hot Nosh 24/6” on them. Does this mean they shut down for the Sabbath? Nope, says the company. They’re just being funny.