FRIDAYS AT THE MUSEUM PALETTE CAFÉ
Get ready for another unforgettable season of Fridays at The Heckscher Museum of Art’s Museum Palette Café! After a successful debut last year, we’re serving up delicious fun this summer with more dates, extended hours, and special collaborations all season long. Come for the food, stay for the art, and experience summer Fridays like never before!
This café includes seating for up to thirty-six people on the Museum’s outdoor terrace and a rotating roster of local food trucks providing diverse delicacies to guests each Friday between 12 and 8 pm. A diverse range of cuisines curated by Black, Indigenous, and female chef owners of color will be featured. Seating on the terrace is accessible year-round and includes wheelchair accessible/ADA approved tables.
2025 FOOD TRUCKS:
June 13: Big Black Food Truck
June 20: Crepes & Bakes
June 27: Off The Bone
July 11: Cousins Maine Lobster
July 18: How U Dogin
July 25: Crepes & Bakes
August 1: Big Black Food Truck
August 8: Roadhouse Empanadas
August 15: All American Wontons
August 22: B Bistro
August 29: All American Wontons
September 5: Cousins Maine
September 12: Coalhouse Food Truck
This café has been made possible thanks to a grant through the Suffolk Country JumpStart program and the support of Former County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi, and Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth.
Friday, June 27: Off the Bone
12 – 8 pm
Off The Bone Food Truck is the brainchild of culinary enthusiasts passionate about bringing two of America’s most beloved cuisines to the streets: soul food and BBQ. Established with a mission to deliver authentic, mouth-watering dishes, Off The Bone has quickly become a local favorite, known for its delectable offerings and vibrant community presence. At Off The Bone, every dish is a celebration of rich culinary traditions and bold flavors. Their soul food classic offerings include crispy fried chicken, savory collard greens, and perfectly seasoned cornbread. Their BBQ offerings are equally irresistible, featuring slow-cooked ribs, tender pulled pork, and smoky brisket that falls right off the bone.
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Friday, July 11: Cousins Maine Lobster
12 – 8 pm
A successful nationwide franchise, Cousins Maine Lobster garnered national fame after their appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank. They partnered with Shark and real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran and now operate over 35 trucks and 9 restaurants across the US. They currently gross over $40 million a year in sales. Cousins Maine Lobster has been featured on The Food Network, Good Morning America, Fox Business, The Today Show, CNBC, The Cooking Channel, and more. Started in 2012 by real-life Cousins and Mainers, Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac, Cousins Maine Lobster began with two things: A Food Truck, and a shared vision to extend the highest-quality Maine lobster to the lobster-starved masses by making it affordable and accessible.
Cousins Maine Lobster brings an authentic Maine seafood experience by staying close to the source and proudly serving only premium, wild-caught, sustainably harvested lobster from Maine, accompanied by their signature Downeast Maine hospitality.
Nationally known and locally owned, Cousins Maine Lobster partners with local entrepreneurs who want to bring the sweet succulent taste of Maine lobster to their neighborhood. Cousins Maine Lobster is a family business, and there is nothing more important than family.
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Friday, July 18: How U Dogin
12 – 8 pm
In the heart of Deer Park, NY, there’s a hot dog haven known as How U Dogin. Raised on the legacy of a hot dog truck, the owner brings a fresh twist to the classics while staying true to tradition. It’s a doggone good time on wheels!
Sink your teeth into The Brauhaus, an incredible creation featuring an all-beef hot dog nestled in a warm pretzel bun, topped with beer cheese, sauerkraut, fried onions, bacon jam, more beer cheese, and a sprinkle of scallions. It’s a wurst-case scenario turned into a flavor sensation! But that’s just the beginning of the bun-less adventure! How U Dogin offers delights like El Jefe with pico salsa, pickled red onions, jalapeños, avocado cilantro crema, chipotle crema, and cotija cheese on a brioche bun. Feeling adventurous? Try The ‘K’arolina, featuring pulled pork, coleslaw, pickled red onions, and Carolina gold mustard on a brioche bun.
From the spicy kick of The Jalapeño ‘Pop’ Dog to the hearty comfort of The Chipotle Chili Dog, there’s a dog for every palate and occasion. Plus, don’t miss out on the classic hot dog, served with soda and chips, or upgrade to a sausage and pepper hero for a truly satisfying meal. So why wait? Book How U Dogin for your next celebration, corporate event, or food festival and let the hot dog festivities begin!
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