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El Olomega's Pupusas Take Top Prize At 2013 Vendy Awards

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El Olomega won over the judges with their griddled pupusas

Root Beer popsicle from Popitbaby

Rendang Chicken Curry from Mamak

Coffee Brownie ice cream from Itizy, who claimed the Best Dessert prize

Pancake and Sausage Bites from Brooklyn Cured

Sometimes 6 hours of eating and drinking takes its toll

Put a bird on it?

The Cinnamon Snail crew mugs for the camera

Cam from Del's

Gumbo and Jambalaya from The French Quarter

So far as we know, no breasts were bared in exchange for food

Home By The Range won Best NJ Vendor with their Jersey Cow sandwich

Jersey Cow (aka Italian Beef) sandwich from Home By The Range

There was a fraternity there for some reason

Del's

Some of the Nuchas crew, who took home the coveted Rookie of the Year award

Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream from Odd Fellows

Porchetta appeals to voters

Porchetta in action

Photographer Scott Lynch takes a turn in the Bon Chovi booth

The Toum team was up for Rookie of the Year