Juicy's Shanty
10/20/2025
We have had a productive and flavorful Spring/Summer of 2025. We are halting service at our Green & Geneva location in downtown Ithaca and our Slaterville Springs location for the remainder of 2025. However, we will be available for catering and events till the weather becomes unmanageable, we estimate till mid-December. Contact us at 607-200-4045 or juicysshanty@gmail.com for your catering and event needs.
Additionally, we have opened holiday orders for all your friend and family gatherings this holiday season.
Check out our menu page for pricing!
The Shanty had robust and diverse rotating menu options this season. Juicy's range and depth of flavor would make even the most seasoned chef's blush. We continue to experiment and add to our arsenal even 5 years into existence. Life's too short to cook, serve and eat the same thing day to day. Our menu always reflects product availability, freshness and affordability for us and our customers.
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Our offerings this past season are listed below, thank you to all who supported us. A major shout out to the businesses/ events who hosted us this Summer, especially those who continue to grow our mobile food vendor community:
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Slaterville Volunteer Fire Department
City of Ithaca
La Tourelle
William Henry Miller Inn
Greenstar Coop
PorchFest Ithaca
Hopshire Brewing
Liquid State Brewing
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And to our fellow food truckers: Keep trucking.
We enrich and enhance communities in the world, promoting flavor, culture, history and most importantly diversity in these tumultuous times, one stomach at a time.
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BIG UP AND PRAISES TO FOOD TRUCKERS!
MENU
4/13/25 - 10/17/25
SMALL PLATES:
Fried Green Tomatoes
Pineapple Strip Steak Skewers
Green Chili Mac
Texas Chili Mac
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Moana Smoked Pork Bellies
Polynesian Brisket Burnt Ends
Smoked Chicken Wings
Loaded Nachos
Loaded Fries
Yellow Curried Meatballs
BBQ 1/2 Chicken
French Onion Brisket Potstickers
BBQ Pork Potstickers/ Egg-rolls
Prawn Bruschetta
Prime Rib Tostada
Street Tacos
SANDWICHES:
Jamaicino
Pastrami
Bahn Mi
The Castro
The Smoked Alphonse
The Yardie
The Standard
The BTSM
The French Cheesesteak
Juicy’s Burger
Juicy’s Dubble Stack
The Balsamic Mushroom
SOUPS:
Jerk Chicken Noodle
French Onion
Texas Style Beanless Chili
Broccoli Cheddar
Vegan Tomato Bisque
SIDES:
Mac n' Cheese
Rice n' Peas
Cornbread
Pineapple Slaw
Apple Slaw
Sautéed Green Bean & Tomato
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Fries
PLATES:
Jerk Chicken/Pork/Shrimp/Jackfruit/Oyster Mushroom
Pollo A La Brasa
Huli Huli Chicken/Pork
Zuckermans Smoked Babe
Smoked Pork Green Chili
BBQ Pulled Pork/Chicken
St. Louis Spare Ribs
French Onion Brisket
Reverse Seared Tri-Tip
Pineapple Steak Skewer
Camarones A La Diabla
Tamarind BBQ Shrimp
Juicy’s Drunken Noodle
Smoked Pulled BBQ Jackfruit
Balsamic Grilled Portobello
Ital Stew/Thai-Tal
Yakitori Mushroom
SAUCES:
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Reggae BBQ
Jerk BBQ
Tamarind BBQ
Huli-Huli
Red Chimichurri
Jerk Juice
Ponzu
Horsey Cream
Smoked Beer Cheese
Avocado Crema
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Chipotle Ranch
Aji Verde​​
Ancho Tomatillo
Jerk Mustard
Thai Mao
Pico De Gallo
Salsa Roja
Salsa Verde
Diabla
Buffalo
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CLOSED 4/1-
4/7
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We have an unseen event we have to tend to, apologies, though we plan to be open the following week for lunch going forward in Slaterville Springs,
ALSO:
We have been approved for off street parking at the Slaterville Springs Volunteer Fire DEPT
Street parking is available within the FOG LINE at the drivers risk and overflow parking is available at the Caroline Town Hall for those worried about parking on the street.
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OPEN DAYS:
2675 Slaterville RD. Slaterville Springs, NY 14881
Across the street from Town of Caroline Town Hall and next to the Slaterville Springs Fire Dept.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 4pm-7pm
Additional days and locations coming soon!
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1/1/2024
It's with great pride and enthusiasm I announce my talented partner and co-owner Alexa, the woman you've seen in the window EVERYDAY we've been open has accepted a position as THE Stage Manager at Cornell University in their Theater and Media Arts Department.
CONGRATULATIONS ALEXA!!!
She is following her passion and pursuing a career in theater and I want to extend my full support and admiration of this amazing opportunity ahead of her.
With that said, Juicy's Shanty will be moving to Ithaca, NY and we look to be open in the coming months. JUICY'S GOING IVY LEAGUE!!! We have a line in on several events and locations which are extremely lucrative. Ithaca has year round events, permitting system and zoning IN ITHACA city limits which fit the food truck business model to work in the city right-of-way, one issue we have fought to implement in Durango, CO. This hurdle is one I look forward to pass. There have been only so many locations and events in Durango to get set up and the options in Ithaca make the area extremely attractive for any mobile food vendor.
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I want to thank our supporters for our time in SW Colorado. It was a great test market to get our concept established and I appreciate all the feedback we've received from you. Opening a business in Durango has been difficult, all the adversity has made me stronger and ready for the obstacles ahead in Upstate New York. I look forward to serving the Finger Lakes Region and hope that if any of our Colorado supporters are in the area, they'll come and show us some love.
Best to all our Durangatans,
-Chris "Juicy"
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THE SHANTY HAS LANDED IN ITHACA! - 1/18/2024
It has been an "Odyssey" getting the food truck, smoker and personal effects to Upstate NY, but WE'RE ALL HERE!
It is ironic, the journey we have been on and how comparable it is to Homer's epic poem....
It could only be ITHACA, NY!!
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"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known..." - Carl Sagan
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We're currently in the process of flipping insurance, permits, etc. from Colorado to New York. It's amazing to be in a place with structure and options for a mobile food vendors. Common sense rules and regulations are in place for Tompkins County, it's something we've been looking for since August 2022. We have contacted and been contacted by so many businesses and individuals about locations, times and opening dates. The people of Ithaca can't wait for us to be open, however we do not have a solid opening day yet (hoping for early spring, March/April), but we have a few potentially amazing locations lined up and look forward to announcing them once we're locked in place.
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MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP TO KEEP THE SHANTY IN TOP CONDITION - 2/17/2024
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The truck is getting some love to keep it up to code for our new home in Caroline, NY. Health, fire and state inspections are in process to keep up with our standard of cleanliness and operational standards. After a 2000 mile journey, its absolutely necessary. Hoping to have our emissions and safety inspection done early next week and a preliminary health inspection to follow soon after. We have talked and attended meetings at local hamlets and towns planning boards and volunteer fire departments in Caroline and Dryden, NY. We have two locations slated to begin service in March of 2024;
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Base of Operations - Thursdays & Saturdays:
2675 Slaterville Rd. Slaterville Springs, NY 14881
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Commisarry Kitchen - Fridays:
Varna Community Association - 943 Dryden Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850
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Additional locations and times will be announced when we are locked in and get our feet back on the ground.
We have to say we have been well received by our locations, future customers and city health, fire and planning boards. There has been an overwhelming amount of support for our plans and our goals to be a positive addition to the area's mobile food suppliers. We're itching to get back at it and will update next week once all inspections are completed. Keep an eye out in Slaterville Springs, directly across the street from the Caroline City Hall!
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