The Famous Roasted Nut Carts of New York City | Street Food Icons
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- čas přidán 12. 12. 2018
- With over 60 vendors throughout Manhattan, the Nuts 4 Nuts carts are a New York City street food staple. Co-owner Alejandro Rad explains how he brought these Argentinian inspired honey-roasted nuts to America, and how he turned Nuts 4 Nuts into an iconic New York snack.
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"I helped my wife too because she went to college, now she is a teacher" that is the most inspiring thing i heard this day
angelo ucol look at my channel
"I paid my wife's college and my kids' college and I have trust funds for them too"
No that's what it's called to be a man not a lil boy take care of yours kids and your wife that's it's nothing else!
@@jcrnda sad that he has to overwork himself because his country doesn't have affordable education like proper civilized countries
@@alanmartinez9225His wife went to school and became a teacher she's doing that to support her family too its 50/50 thats what makes a family.
Born and raised in New York and I never knew Nuts 4 Nuts was a company. Always thought they operated independently and could've sworn there were more than 60 carts out there...
jay.c same
Me four
@Woop I think they just move around alot???
Same
Woop 💚👍🏽 thanks for sharing
I used to work in a restaurant that had one of these guys just outside, he was always super nice so during the winter I bring him out coffee and he would always bring the staff a bunch of bags of nuts when he would shut down for the night (the same time as the restaurant).
Man those things are delicious!
Jeffery Duke rr
During a cold ass winter day a bag of those are incredible. Love NYC
Riiiiiight
RIP Jeffrey Duke
@@randomalien6936 Dude he passed away?
Everyone forgotten about the fights he has to do to defend his stall and business from the aggressive drugged up drunk and homeless people. I really respect streetworkers they have to put up with so much from crazy people who wont leave them alone to do business for paying customers and attack them and their cart for no reason or demanding free food/money. As a retail worker in a store atleast I could walk away or call for manager help from a crazy situation to calm it down but they are alone stuck on their corner of the street open for anything to happen to them at any time. Respect for anyone that can tough out dangerous situations on the job and keep on going.
Agreed.
Its a good thing he can throw hot nuts at the faces of any homeless people that happen to be both physically agressive and entitled. I don't think thats what the latter was expecting when they were thinking of free food haha.
Wow i just hit the like button to 666 pray for me
Who said homeless people was bothering him though
Jordan Woodhouse if you know you know
He didn't say who he fought with 🙄
Not gonna lie them peanuts really hit different when it’s 25 out and you got a strong buzz on
Eric Moulet furious buzz lolol
oh god, there is nothing better than Nuts 4 Nuts after a long night out drinking in the winter. When youre sobering up and heading home in the gold; warm, glazed cashews hit the fuckin spot.
😭🥃
@@Cardboardbocs lol you are doing it wrong if you are sobering when heading home
Facts after cyphing them shits are valid munchies
My dad worked for Alejandro in the 90's. He got very sick because it was one of his first years working himself in the U.S but he always talks so highly of his first job and how kind Alejandro was. Nuts 4 Nuts holds a special place in my heart. It was the backbone of my family's first year in the U.S. Thank you for this!
Bravo Amigos.
Love seeing immigrants achieve the American Dream. Munchies should do a show on successful immigrant food businesses
@@novawave333 Let people enjoy things.
entered illegally
@@jamesmadson8493 He is a legal tax paying American now who employees folks, added his own flavor to the NY streets and looks like an upright man. Stop acting as if you have done nothing wrong your entire life.
@@jamesmadson8493 And yet turned out more successful than you
He came here illegally but probably contributes more to this country than you ever will.
I've literally bought from ALL these guys at some point in my life.
He became a resident in 1992 and a citizen in 2000. The guy who brings delicious treats to New Yorkers had to illegally cross into the country and work for 8 YEARS to be declared a legal citizen. That hard work, dedication to a dream, and followthrough is what it means to be American. Respect you, brother.
yea right go back to mexico pos open up your nuts there
So he earned it , he worked for it he knows hard work , ...some don't.
These are good stuff! As a NYer, the smell of these carts have become a normal thing.
Much better than the hot dogs, but that's my opinion.
@@aus-li Ya'll gotta be some hotdog purists or something cuz there aint nothin better than ny dirty water dog.
East Coast Empire PREACH 🙏
I'm from philly I love nuts 4 nuts snd the dirty water dogs ayee
Nuts 4 Nuts and dirty hotdogs >>>>>
Yeah.. I buy these all the time
Smells wonderful each time I approach it. Should had grabbed one! Maybe next time when I visit New York again.
did yaself a disservice
@@forceoneX
I second that
@xyou will know when you smell it , no other way to explain
you have these in germany everywhere. just saying :D
i missed it it was right next to me 💀 boy do i regret it
With a smirk on his face "I understand that some people can really get themselves CRAZY for deez nuts".
I was starting to get worried that I wouldn't find this comment here.
"America gave me everything"
irving farias that put a smile on my face when he said that
Yes man....I worked almost 15 years in america I'm Mexican and thanks to that my brother is a doctor my sister have a degree in international business and I will graduate next year as a lawyer.... Right now I'm teaching English on elementary school
If you work hard america will give you everything
"I will forever said... God bless America"
It takes people who weren't even born here to make me appreciate my own country.
America didn't give him shit, he earned it and still has the humility to be thankful for it. Good guy.
Ralph Hardwick
We know that America didn't literally give him everything, you dipshit.
God! I can't tell you how much I love this segment from Munchies. It shows real and extraordinary people from all walks of life who happens to find passion on sharing to others their thoughts and love for their own country through food. And that's amazing really! I wish I could meet all these people, taste their foods and see the world they are in thru my own eyes. 💜
"I have a big weapon in my hand, HOT CARAMELIZED NUTS" 😁😁🤘👌love it
Yasss these are sooo good...the smell coming out from the carts have ny streets smelling so 🔥 street foots be rockin😂😂😂
high horse they’re actually not. Get off your high horse bro. It’s street food not fine dining.
high horse I’m from jersey and will travel tht 20 mins to get them...so ii guess it’s just your perception 🤷🏾♀️
Candice Byrd pick me up I’m in nj too. We’ll grab some nuts and halal. I’ll buy you timbs at jimmy jazz too babe.
133 80 😂😂😂 I’ll just take the nuts nd halal❤️
Candice Byrd it’s a date ! What part of new Jerusalem you live in ?
Man.......many memories 😭as a kid from the bronx I used to smell these nuts miles away.!!!! This and Mr softee we're the best things as a kid in new York!
Meglo Rodriguez YESSSSS
*_D E E Z N U T Z_*
6:38
@@juankv26 take my upvote, Sir.
Gottem!
Shut em down coach
HAAAAA! GOTEEM
Christmas shopping isn't the same without the aroma of caramelized peanuts wafting through the air! God bless and continued success.
So this is the Alejandro that Lady Gaga has been telling us about. 🤔
That's the classic, well one of the classic smells that make up NYC.
Yeah well it's the gritty and the spotlight that makes up NYC. It's full of total shit and frustration but also just full of life and unique people. That's why people have such an attachment to it. It sucks ass but you'll also have the most insane unforgettable experiences there. And with that said, to conclude this, yes it smells like piss.
@@gastrozimirvox i embrace the good and the bad as part of my life now. I know that I'm prolly gonna see my fair share of rats on my way home. I know the train is prolly gonna smell like shit if I see it empty while the other carts are full. I know I'm gonna rush to get out of 125th and lex. But still, the city has its charm, its full of life and energy, its all ive known. Of course I'll love it
Thank you Munchies . This series is a beautiful homage to New York City
These hard working immigrants are what makes America great. God bless the immigrants who have made it and who are on their way and the ones who never make it here or back home.
He's a u.s citizen not a immigrant
Jay269 he migrated here and so did billions of others to work here and help their families back home.
@@karla9319 that's true I'm just saying the main dude is now a us citizen he's American he's not a immigrant respect that man hustle lol
Jay269 I respect anyone that hustles
Jay269 you can be an immigrant and American. Your citizenship status doesn’t change if you’re an immigrant or not. Immigrant = someone who not born in a certain country but lives in that country now
The passion in all their eyes make me happy! I'll have to try this when I visit NYC.
"it gave everything that i have"
damn that hits close to home. shoutout to all overseas workers out there and more power to you all
I've been traveling into the city for work for 10+ years and though I never got anything from these guys, their food always smell was always SO DAMN GOOD. Nice to hear the story behind them.
Sakura Kasugano you’re a sucker.
Why do you say that?
Why is that a problem? I swear you guys will make an issue out of literally anything
What a nut
Rals Becket why not support their business next time? :)
These are very inspiring stories. Being a New Yorker myself I love my food carts Perseverance and humility all around!
I live in LA and when I first went to NYC to visit some friends, they were raving about these. Not going to lie...they smelled amazing and tasted awesome. I mowed through a whole bag of the mixed variety right then and there and got 2 more bags of the peanut ones to go. They were just a couple of bucks a bag which blew my mind considering everything else in NYC was crazy expensive.
I remember also seeing (and smelling!) these in London for as long as I can remember.
This is awesome bc it also shows what you can do with such a small business and how to scale. He did a great job I bet we'd be surprised at what he makes now. Amazing!
Omg! These guys are so grateful for everything. This is awesome.
Beautiful series! Thank you so much for sharing this.
I remember going to the city in the early 2000's as a kid with my family and we would always pick some of these up, crazy to hear the story behind them.
His worst business month is November.
No NUT November 😥
Thank you so much for making these series!
This Is My Childhood Right Here! 😆 God Bless These Hardworking Men.
I love how they just genuinely love what they do and of course, what they’re selling. But I have to say, caramelized nuts *are* super yummy
The memory of me eating honey roasted peanuts and cashews almost a decade ago is still fresh in my mind. My Uncle who lived in Philadelphia had once brought them here and I simply loved them. I want to taste them again but I cannot seem to find them here in India. I'm sure he and my dad both are having one hell of a time in heaven! Good ol' days. Nostalgic!
Find a recipe and make some yourself. Pretty simple. Ingredients easily found in India.
He is a big inspiration for all.
Thanks for the video. Really useful
This will makes me appreciate these carts more now every time I pass one
those nuts on a cold NY winter day is one of my favorite things in the world
Dang...I already love honey roasted peanuts and cashews as is....to get them FRESH off the cooker......goodness gracious!!!
I have nothing but respect to street vendors who work so hard each and every day to provide such good products.
Such good memories trying these years ago on a college trip in the cold fall ... and now it’s time to make them at home. Thanks for the inspiration.
Nuts4Nuts has always been one of the top highlights of visiting NYC, I'm certainly one of those people who's always said "nonono, I don't care if we miss the next train, we can NOT leave until we get some of those good-ass roasted nuts"
I remember the first time I bought these and I loved them. It’s been awhile since I had them but I can still remember the taste of them just by looking at them.
My gosh is a mix of feelings seing something so argentinian in USA and becoming so succesful and trendy when for us is so common,congratulations guys,you made it.
I could tell he was Argentinian from the very first moment lol. Love the "garrapiñadas"!
It's a Christmas special here in Denmark, every year around christmas you will see carts everywhere in the main cities selling all kinds of honey roasted nuts, mainly just almonds but sometimes people use other nuts, the smell is amazing from these carts!
"I love America, it gave me everything that I have"
Their amazing, my grandpa lived in Manhattan close to times Square and we would always get these. Ty for helping me make memories with my grandpa.
Great story! Hard workers and people who love to provide and work hard for their family.
The smell of these nuts!!! OMG!!! I love these!! I need to eat it every time I go back to the city!
Why is there only a season 1. This is great content and story telling...more please.
Love this series!
the BEST dessert in NYC, their cashews were such a big part of my childhood. What's amazing is that they have a website now, so if you moved from NYC you can still get this treat. I recently ordered 2 pounds worth, and I'm so happy I did. They taste just like I remembered. Alex has the best recipe for honey roasted nuts, others I've had never taste as good as his. And he seems so down to earth as well. Much respect to him! I'm happy I can support another POC owned business :)
I love them they remind me of Mexico when I used to buy them as a kid, I'm glad the Argentinian brothers started selling them in NY
Legends! I always get them when im in Manhattan
Looooove these. In the winter, they're like heaven
Watching this during Covid.....Hope he is still able to provide at this time 🙏
This man is a millionaire many times over. Amazing story of hard work
Love the video, as always! But, who is doing the jazz rendition of the Bach Concerto in D minor?
I just ate a bag. And yes i love them. Theres nothing in this world like having one of these warm caramelized peanut bags in time square!
Hahaha the opening scene was everything I needed this morning😂😂😂
I first had nuts for nuts when I was like 6 and now every time I go back to NY I look for a stand! They are delicious!
I remember when I was a little girl the first thing I did was go to one of these carts and buy peanuts and just walk through the city enjoying these. So much nostalgia from all of this
sky2272 look at my channel
We need these in PA ! Everytime I go to the city I grab a couple bags love you guys!
Awesome video!
Yessssssssssss I love these. I wasnt allowed to eat street food as a kids. Especially because I was allergic to every goddamn thing under the sun. Now I get these whenever I can, I dont see too many of these carts anymore. Halal food too! Once you find a really good truck you dont go bak 😭
why wouldnt you go back if it was so good?
Gotta stay loyal to your Halal! I travel 20 blocks out of my way now for 1 specific cart because they are my favorite and are always so good to me.
@@j.d.3597 exactly. The one guy I go to is always on west 57th street. I'd never go to another cart 😭
Jazmyn they are a franchise now
Why weren’t you allowed to have street foods?
Such humble and hard working people
Great profile 👍 I have always associated these carts with the Holiday season. Think I will pick some up for the first time tomorrow
You make me feel really proud i'm from Argentina too! I'm from Tucuman!
Glad him and his staff got to live out their American Dream, working hard for it!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@novawave333 shhhhh man
@KillTheTank
No "eh" if you're illegal get the fuck out now
@@juicejxmar5702 America was built by immigrants with that mentality there wouldn't be anyone here except native Americans. Plus he hires 60+ people to run his business and paying his taxes more than can be said with our president
@@dovahkiin3216
How does that have any correlation to modern day illegal immigration? Same old fucking generic "boo hoo European immigrants" by you left wing bots. Worst argument, like, ever.
@@juicejxmar5702 Same old "boo hoo Immigrants are in my country and taking our jobs" by you right wing basement dwellers.Another stupid argument.What dovah said was true,if you dont like it you can always go to another country or get over it(Another one of your right winged overused sayings)
Peanuts is my favorite and I remember the days it was only for $1.
Wonderful, smiling people, who have worked hard for so many years. Not to mention the nuts look absolutely amazing and i'd gladly eat them all :D
My dad loved these especially around Christmas time when he got of federal prison in 2001 i was 12 that Christmas i still remember how happy he was to go down to Rockefeller from Bensonhurst Brooklyn and see the tree and get these cashews he said every winter since 89 when he got locked up he'd miss them
Aaaah yes, NYC. Where the smell of roasted nuts and urine stained pavement blend together.
Don't forget that hot garbage smell in the summer. Mm
The smells of glory
Everywhere in NYC isn't like that its some decent areas where you don't have to smell piss or deal with rats IJS. Have you've ever been to NYC and smelled those peanuts and cashew i still love to grab some whenever i go home any who
i was waiting for the stories about his street brawling. dude left us hanging.
the smell will forever remind me of visiting my grandparents during winter break
I grew up on these 🙌🏼 soo good! And the smell ahhhhhh loved it
Homeboy fighting dirty. lmao. Only way to win!
When me and my Dad went to NYC for the first time, all we could afford was those honey roasted nuts lol, they were good too.
Omg these nuts are sooo good. Literally a staple of NYC lol had no idea the owner was argemtenian yessss!!! Grabbing some soon lol yum-o
We need more seasons!
Gotta love how his argentinian accent jumped out when he said “garrapiñada”! Love this!
Good luck Alejandro Rad and the other Co-owners.
Whenever I watch these videos, I always want to go and try out anything they show! 😭
these look amazing!!!
2:31 ¡Jorge Videla no murió, se mudó a Nueva York!
I’ve seen and smelled these carts my entire life living in New York and I never had the nuts 🤦🏾♀️😂
Taunna Tee probably cause it always looks dirty af 😬😬😬😬
Taunna Tee same i always think they would be trash but maybe id give em a shot lmaao we out ? 😂
Taunna Tee y’all should try it when I say it’s good it’s good when I go on Jamaica avenue I always have to get one
Tiana Love I’m actually omw to try some rn lmao
Rodrigo Salazar they were good weren’t they?
Mo I’m from TX and this video got me sold one day will stop by and try you...gotta love cheese burgers. Peace
Pure hustle. Respect..
These is what the American dream is about. Doesn't matter where you came from he was able to start from the bottom and make his way up!
My fav is the coconut or the mix bag. Not al of them carry the coconut though.
lovely video! please create more content like this
Great hardworking men :)
I remember this place from when I when to NYC!
Im from argentina and when i went to nyc i tried those nuts....they are relly good
No hay en Argentina? porque aquí en Chile si habían. Y quizá aún hay pero el carrito al que siempre compraba ya no lo veo hace muchos años...
Idk why but I got so excited when he mentioned Juarez and El Paso jaja
I remember when my mom first introduced me to nuts4nuts because she commuted to New York for work everyday. It's delicious!