Its rather disappointing to see that after all the hype about Taxing Sugary drinks, [a move that QUEST.TV supported], that announced today, with alot of publicity, the city has granted a permit for cupcakes to be sold ouside the Metropolitan Museum of ART.

Sugary Drinks Bad ….. cup cakes GOOD!!! lol

How about an amazing Fruit stand… exotic fruits from around the world…..or a mobile chopped saled bar…. but Cup Cakes ……??

from the Daily News
“The Big Apple is not only the city that never sleeps – it’s also the city that always eats,” said Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, who praised Cake & Shake “as part of our efforts to diversify outdoor noshing options.”

Cake & Shake will pay the city $108,000 a year for the museum spot, going up 10% each year. The Washington Square Park spot will net the city $27,000 in the first year with a 5% annual increase.

The museum was once the most expensive vending spot in the city, before veterans who are allowed to sell without a permit began undercutting the licensed hot dog vendors.

Ojile said she and Hunt believe they’ll do well because their products are unique – and will show tourists there’s more to eat on the street than hot dogs and pretzels.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2010/04/08/2010-04-08_cupcakes_agrave_la_cart_coming_to_streets.html#ixzz0kZF0Ft9y

what is going on here ??