Midtown Lunch

It may seem like a terrible day for it (if you haven’t noticed, it’s pouring)- but I had to run an errand on the west side today, so I used it as an excuse to grab lunch at the Sullivan St. Bakery on 47th btw. 10th and 11th. Amazing flat bread pizzas (the potato is to die for), and sandwiches make this place well worth the walk (if the day is nice, and you’re looking for an excursion).I went with the much praised Duck Egg one (with buffalo mozarella, artichokes and ramps). It could be bigger, but considering the ingredients, fresh bread, and price tag ($6) it’s quite the treat!

I spent the weekend in Northern California, and realized there are three things we desperately need for Midtown Lunch’ing:

#1.  A fried artichoke sandwich.  Had this at the Lighthouse Harbor Grill in Moss Landing, a town between Santa Cruz & Monterey known for its delicious (and plentiful) artichokes.  You gotta a love a town that has so many artichokes every single restaurant in it serves a fried artichoke sandwich.

#2.  A decent burrito.  My quest to not eat Chiptole for an entire year is about to enter its 11 month (the official date I fall of the wagon is 7/18), and it takes just one bite of a burrito from California to justify my decision.  A burrito from any random place on the West Coast is ten times better than anything we have here.  Why can’t NYC make a decent burrito?  Is it really that hard?

Here’s a shot of my Carnitas Super Burrito from Taqueria Marlen in Mountain View, CA.  It might look the same as some of the burritos here in NYC, but don’t be fooled- the taste couldn’t be different.

#3.  A Bouchon Bakery.  Oh wait… we have one of those!  I’ve gotta start taking advantage of this a little more often.  A slice of Napa right in Columbus Circle.  Check out a picture of their delicious Vegetable Jardiniere Sandwich, after the jump… Read more »

I need to make it to Koreatown more often! This pic is from one of my favorites. Woorjip on 32nd btw. 5th & 6th Posted to the Midtown Lunch Flickr Photo Group by Seraphim

MIDTOWN LINKS

• Duck Tongue at Wu Liang Ye from the same girl who took that picture above-  Hello!  [Foodies R Goodies]
• This guy hates Ressie May’s Soul to Go.  Maybe he should have ordered the fried chicken and waffles!  [Natty Bumpercar]
• The good reviews just keep on coming for Insieme [NY Observer]
• I’ve been there too… and it was indeed delicious. [Midtown Lunch Flickr]
• Remember 7 Square?  It’s going to become a Serafina [Eater]
• NY Post rips on the Shake Shack, lists their favorite burgers.  Two are in Midtown.  [NY Post]