Comments on: The Fried Calamari Sandwich, Tuesdays at the Tuscan Square Marketplace http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/ Finding Lunch in New York City's Midtown Manhattan Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:31:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: jane http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-131623 jane Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:46:43 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-131623 where did tuscan square go? we loved it! where did tuscan square go? we loved it!

]]> By: Errol Small http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-119856 Errol Small Thu, 22 May 2008 18:46:28 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-119856 I enjoyed your review and Look forward to trying the sandwich. It sounds excellent. I enjoyed your review and Look forward to trying the sandwich. It sounds excellent.

]]> By: Midtown Lunch » Openings, Closings & More Closings (ahem, I mean “renovations”) http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-93715 Midtown Lunch » Openings, Closings & More Closings (ahem, I mean “renovations”) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:30:13 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-93715 [...] official… Tuscan Square in Rock Center has closed.  As reported by Crain’s, their lease expired and they couldn’t afford to [...] [...] official… Tuscan Square in Rock Center has closed.  As reported by Crain’s, their lease expired and they couldn’t afford to [...]

]]> By: Midtown Lunch » Midtown Links (The Farewell to Tuscan Square Edition) http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-91371 Midtown Lunch » Midtown Links (The Farewell to Tuscan Square Edition) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:01:24 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-91371 [...] we be saying goodbye to the Tuscan Square Fried Calamari Sandwich in a [...] [...] we be saying goodbye to the Tuscan Square Fried Calamari Sandwich in a [...]

]]> By: Midtown Lunch » Zagat Names Burger Joint Best Midtown Lunch http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-37010 Midtown Lunch » Zagat Names Burger Joint Best Midtown Lunch Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:30:22 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-37010 [...] in the guide.  This year they appear with a 19.  Other new Midtown Lunch entries include Tuscan Square, which got a 16 (but more for the restaurant upstairs- not the Marketplace), and Yushi- which wins [...] [...] in the guide.  This year they appear with a 19.  Other new Midtown Lunch entries include Tuscan Square, which got a 16 (but more for the restaurant upstairs- not the Marketplace), and Yushi- which wins [...]

]]> By: Midtown Lunch » It’s good to have friends… (who make Fried Calamari Sandwiches) http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-4606 Midtown Lunch » It’s good to have friends… (who make Fried Calamari Sandwiches) Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:45:38 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-4606 [...] On the other hand, if I asked a few questions and made a few friends I probably would get some useful information about the place I was writing about.  Here’s a perfect example of how a little friendliness will go a long way.  A few weeks ago I wrote about the fried calamari sandwich at Tuscan Square Marketplace.  I wrote that it was a good sandwich, but a little pricey ($9)- and only available on Tuesdays.  It also could suffer a little bit depending on when you got there- because the sandwich comes pre-packaged and you don’t know how much time has passed from fryer to counter. [...] [...] On the other hand, if I asked a few questions and made a few friends I probably would get some useful information about the place I was writing about.  Here’s a perfect example of how a little friendliness will go a long way.  A few weeks ago I wrote about the fried calamari sandwich at Tuscan Square Marketplace.  I wrote that it was a good sandwich, but a little pricey ($9)- and only available on Tuesdays.  It also could suffer a little bit depending on when you got there- because the sandwich comes pre-packaged and you don’t know how much time has passed from fryer to counter. [...]

]]> By: Susan http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-3537 Susan Wed, 04 Apr 2007 01:53:34 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-3537 I tried this today (after dreaming about it ever since you posted about it). The first few bites were amazing. The foccaccia and aioli were excellent, and the arugula gave it a little bite. The calamari was still warm and tasted fresh. About halfway through, however, I started to get grossed out. It was just too greasy -- way too much fried stuff for one sandwich. I ended up tossing out about a third of the squid and eating the bread on its own. That was pretty good. Even so, I had to pop a Rolaids about two hours later. In short: I'm glad I tried it but I won't get it again. I would probably try another of Tuscan Square's foccaccia-based sandwiches, though. Their pasta is pretty good but they charge an arm and a leg for a teeny portion. I tried this today (after dreaming about it ever since you posted about it). The first few bites were amazing. The foccaccia and aioli were excellent, and the arugula gave it a little bite. The calamari was still warm and tasted fresh.

About halfway through, however, I started to get grossed out. It was just too greasy — way too much fried stuff for one sandwich. I ended up tossing out about a third of the squid and eating the bread on its own. That was pretty good. Even so, I had to pop a Rolaids about two hours later.

In short: I’m glad I tried it but I won’t get it again. I would probably try another of Tuscan Square’s foccaccia-based sandwiches, though. Their pasta is pretty good but they charge an arm and a leg for a teeny portion.

]]> By: Rudy McBagel http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-3307 Rudy McBagel Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:14:10 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-3307 £4.50 and ya complaining :) You Should Experiance £10.99 for a crappy Ploughmans lunch in a pub in the city of london (financial area) Re: The Sarnie.....imagine it with Scallops instead of Squid.......hmmmmmmmmm £4.50 and ya complaining :) You Should Experiance £10.99 for a crappy Ploughmans lunch in a pub in the city of london (financial area)

Re: The Sarnie…..imagine it with Scallops instead of Squid…….hmmmmmmmmm

]]> By: chathamsq http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-3304 chathamsq Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:00:32 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-3304 Have to agree with Brian. The basic problem here is that _anything_ fried is good for about 20 minutes. After that, it goes to soggy mush. Tieing it up in cellophane only makes matters worse. In defense of the sandwich, it was probably amazing when it was first prepared. The taste is right on, the texture is the problem. Now if someone can figure out the schedule of when the fresh ones come out, I might go back. Because in my book, $9 = fresh food, even in midtown. Have to agree with Brian. The basic problem here is that _anything_ fried is good for about 20 minutes. After that, it goes to soggy mush. Tieing it up in cellophane only makes matters worse.

In defense of the sandwich, it was probably amazing when it was first prepared. The taste is right on, the texture is the problem.

Now if someone can figure out the schedule of when the fresh ones come out, I might go back. Because in my book, $9 = fresh food, even in midtown.

]]> By: Brian http://midtownlunch.com/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/comment-page-1/#comment-3300 Brian Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:46:29 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/03/26/the-fried-calamari-sandwich-tuesdays-at-the-tuscan-square-marketplace/#comment-3300 So I went and tried this sandwich, because calamari, fried, flavored mayo, and bread = awesome. I was disappointed. You're on point here that this sandwich would be way better if the calamari was hot out of the fryer. It's cooked perfectly, not chewy at all. And though the cibatta is really great, and stands up to the shrinkwrap assault from the mayo and oil from the fried calamari, the sandwich ends up on a bit of an off texture. If the calamari was hot, it would be a completely different event! I won't be back for this one... So I went and tried this sandwich, because calamari, fried, flavored mayo, and bread = awesome. I was disappointed. You’re on point here that this sandwich would be way better if the calamari was hot out of the fryer. It’s cooked perfectly, not chewy at all. And though the cibatta is really great, and stands up to the shrinkwrap assault from the mayo and oil from the fried calamari, the sandwich ends up on a bit of an off texture. If the calamari was hot, it would be a completely different event!

I won’t be back for this one…

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