Fares “Freddy” Zeidaies, who opened his cart in 2002, is one of the most charismatic street vendors in New York City. He serves one of the best falafel over rice plates around. His freshly fried oblong falafel is superb. These falafel are made properly, with soaked dried chickpeas and a whole party of spices. Rolled into small balls and fried for just a few minutes, they emerge crisp-tender and fragrant. They're perfect in pita sandwiches or eaten one by one, with your hands, dipped into a giant bowl of tahini. Zeidaies has done so well for himself he now sells his falafel (in the form of a mix and pre-fried) in local supermarkets.