Comments on: PROFILE: Midtown Lunch’er “Ana”

By: ccc

ccc — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:47:18 +0000

I went on a first date one time where the guy only had 1 slice of pizza, and I had my usual 1 bianca and 1 with some kind of meat and tomato, because it’s impossible for me to decide between the two options, I can’t resist both. After the whole 1-slice-order thing I was not at all surprised when he suggested going dutch on the meal. Maybe it’s because pizza is usually so delicious, but I just can’t imagine eating only one slice! Is pizza a low glycemic food, maybe that’s why… ;)

By: WhatPushesMyButtons

WhatPushesMyButtons — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 19:29:32 +0000

good question.

Growing up when i only had a $1 for lunch…i used to go to the Chinese deli…I’d buy 2 packets of those Drake’s cookies…you know the ones that were 4 cookies for 25 cents. They had Oatmeal or Chocolate Chip…maybe coconut too…can’t remember. Anyway, I’d get two packets of cookies and two 25 cent pint drinks…the ones that were pure sugar and food coloring…red, orange, purple, blue…

Now while i had a huge appetite and that wasn’t technically a meal, it constituted a meal for me since i only had a $1 (and pizza back then was $1 per slice). So I’d have to say it all depends on the situation (if you’re eating the items as a meal or a snack).

Just my 2 cents…or 99 cents…

By: chowsue

chowsue — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:48:14 +0000

that pizza place next to the Port Authority is DEFINITELY a snack. The best snack place in NY. How convenient to eat some cheap pizza..I often pull over and grab a slice when in my car, or walk over and grab a slice on the way to the subway or bus. Definitely not the best pizza…nowhere even close. But definitely an awesome, convenient, snack. And right next to the second best snack in NY: the $1 hot dog store. Two $1 snack shops side by side. Who can decide??

By: Ubu Walker

Ubu Walker — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:40:42 +0000

I tend to think of a snack as something less than 150 calories. I also think of a slice of Pizza as a meal, albeit it a small one. If you consider a slice of pizza a snack, and 4 slices of pizza a meal, it is time to go on a diet and re-educate yourself about healthy eating.

By: Rudy McBagel

Rudy McBagel — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:18:19 +0000

2500kcals for a man,2000kcals for a woman,Daily.

If your snacking takes you over this regulary you will end up alone, obese and washing yourself with a sponge on a stick.

And 20 firemen will have to carry your Coffin.

By: Zach@MidtownLunch

Zach@MidtownLunch — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:58:31 +0000

I’m not saying a $1 slice of pizza can’t be considered a meal. I’m saying that anything that costs $1 could be considered a snack if you so choose.

I just want to be able to eat a slice of pizza at 4pm without feeling like a fatzo who shouldn’t eat dinner.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:53:15 +0000

It was not that long ago when $1 was about all I could afford to spend on pizza, and I considered it a meal. My budget for lunch used to be $2, so if you are a broke college student, or just broke, $1 food is totally a meal.

By: Barrier

Barrier — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:06:12 +0000

Something that cheap is a snack. Once i reach the 4 or 5 slice range its a meal and i’ll probably have a stomachache to boot.

By: Unellie

Unellie — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:58:13 +0000

A snack is a snack, doesn’t matter how much it costs. Pinkberry medium 3 topping is $6.50 and it’s a snack. The awesome rolls at the cart on 46th and 6th are 2 for $4 and are definitely a meal. Whatever fills you up. Sad that Kati Roll is relocating, but I actually prefer the rolls at that cart.

By: chathamsq

chathamsq — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:48:10 +0000

If you can eat 4 of them and call it a meal, it’s a snack. It’s all relative. But if you can eat 4 of them, call it a meal, and be only $4 poorer, it’s a staple.