Comments on: Emeril, Giada, Govind, Cat Cora, Pichet and more serve up lunch for under $10 in Midtown! http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/ Food Adventures for Your Urban Lunch Hour Sat, 18 May 2013 21:54:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: chowsue http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-2/#comment-42751 chowsue Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:55:57 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-42751 went back today. It was awesome again. I wish this wasn't closing today!!! I had Giada's muffaletta. It was salty, and the bread tasted burnt. But I also had Emeril's corn and crab chowder and it was divine. Topped off by lemon bars...too sweet, but good. The whole thing totalled $16 something, but I split it between lunch and dinner, and was satisfied. Plus, I got a free bag for spending over $10, free ice cream, water, cake, and lots wine. While I was there, I went upstairs and watched Giada signing books. I love her show, so it was cool to see her. I also tried the Haagen Daz trio of ice cream (free), had an Evian water (free), sampled three types of delicious Rum cakes (free), and got all liquored up again (free) to make my afternoon at work very happy indeed. My pal at the bar hooked a sista up with a very long flight today. Very cool. I love it there! went back today. It was awesome again. I wish this wasn’t closing today!!!

I had Giada’s muffaletta. It was salty, and the bread tasted burnt. But I also had Emeril’s corn and crab chowder and it was divine. Topped off by lemon bars…too sweet, but good. The whole thing totalled $16 something, but I split it between lunch and dinner, and was satisfied. Plus, I got a free bag for spending over $10, free ice cream, water, cake, and lots wine.

While I was there, I went upstairs and watched Giada signing books. I love her show, so it was cool to see her. I also tried the Haagen Daz trio of ice cream (free), had an Evian water (free), sampled three types of delicious Rum cakes (free), and got all liquored up again (free) to make my afternoon at work very happy indeed. My pal at the bar hooked a sista up with a very long flight today.

Very cool. I love it there!

]]> By: Midtown Lunch » Midtown Links http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-1/#comment-42551 Midtown Lunch » Midtown Links Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:52:25 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-42551 [...] the Bon Appetit Pop Up Cafe, which closes after today Added to the Midtown Lunch Flickr Photo Group by [...] [...] the Bon Appetit Pop Up Cafe, which closes after today Added to the Midtown Lunch Flickr Photo Group by [...]

]]> By: Ubu Walker http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-1/#comment-41824 Ubu Walker Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:51:31 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-41824 Went back for the second time today, and I was disappointed. Not only was Cat Cora was nowhere to be found at 12:30, they didn't have any of her recipes being served for lunch! Plus, all of the salads and sandwiches looked the same...nothing new...meh. Ended up grabbing a bagel and some tofurkey that I brought from home... Went back for the second time today, and I was disappointed. Not only was Cat Cora was nowhere to be found at 12:30, they didn’t have any of her recipes being served for lunch! Plus, all of the salads and sandwiches looked the same…nothing new…meh. Ended up grabbing a bagel and some tofurkey that I brought from home…

]]> By: chris http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-1/#comment-41640 chris Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:20:59 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-41640 Went today, had the chicken noodle soup and Tarragon Chicken Sandwich, I liked both but nothing mind blowing, the Chicken special looked dry. What I did love is the Mom's Cookies.... Mmmmmm Thanks for the tip by the way, see you guys there tomm. Went today, had the chicken noodle soup and Tarragon Chicken Sandwich, I liked both but nothing mind blowing, the Chicken special looked dry.

What I did love is the Mom’s Cookies…. Mmmmmm

Thanks for the tip by the way, see you guys there tomm.

]]> By: Xiao http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-1/#comment-41616 Xiao Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:40:12 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-41616 I went today and got the Tarragon Chicken sandwich (not impressed - no flavor) and Emeril's Crab Bisque (like Chukstik said, no crab meat). I keep hoping that they will have something delicious as the Special of The Day but so far it has looked bland and boring. Totally bummed that I missed Govind Armstrong's Grilled Cheese w/ Pulled Short Rib. I went today and got the Tarragon Chicken sandwich (not impressed – no flavor) and Emeril’s Crab Bisque (like Chukstik said, no crab meat). I keep hoping that they will have something delicious as the Special of The Day but so far it has looked bland and boring. Totally bummed that I missed Govind Armstrong’s Grilled Cheese w/ Pulled Short Rib.

]]> By: Chukstik http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-1/#comment-41584 Chukstik Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:11:33 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-41584 Today's special: Yogurt-braised chicken with cashews and raisins (or raisans, if you're a Dino Jr. fan) I was tempted, but after being disappointed by yesterday's special and seeing there was no line for the special and about 9 servings already plated and growing cold, I stuck to the soup/sandwiches: Bon Appetit roast beef sandwich (with caramelized onions and arugula or something similarly green) and Emeril's corn and crab bisque (with non-existent crabmeat, but a very crab-like flavor). Both delicious. But those plus a coke? $15.07. Not in any way worth it. But since I can never resist the Limited Time Offer, I'll be back again tomorrow to try something else and hopefully will finally have time to venture upstairs for the freebies... Today’s special: Yogurt-braised chicken with cashews and raisins (or raisans, if you’re a Dino Jr. fan) I was tempted, but after being disappointed by yesterday’s special and seeing there was no line for the special and about 9 servings already plated and growing cold, I stuck to the soup/sandwiches: Bon Appetit roast beef sandwich (with caramelized onions and arugula or something similarly green) and Emeril’s corn and crab bisque (with non-existent crabmeat, but a very crab-like flavor). Both delicious. But those plus a coke? $15.07. Not in any way worth it. But since I can never resist the Limited Time Offer, I’ll be back again tomorrow to try something else and hopefully will finally have time to venture upstairs for the freebies…

]]> By: Xiao http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-1/#comment-41368 Xiao Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:05:19 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-41368 I had Giada's Muffeletta (I liked it! the olives in the bread and the parmesean give it a nice saltiness) and the Lemon Bar, which was a good blend of sour and sweet. My co-workers had the tarragon chicken sandwich (they liked it) and the potato celery root soup also got good reviews. We were in a rush today but tomorrow we will be sure to go upstairs for the Haagan Daaz ice cream I had Giada’s Muffeletta (I liked it! the olives in the bread and the parmesean give it a nice saltiness) and the Lemon Bar, which was a good blend of sour and sweet. My co-workers had the tarragon chicken sandwich (they liked it) and the potato celery root soup also got good reviews. We were in a rush today but tomorrow we will be sure to go upstairs for the Haagan Daaz ice cream

]]> By: Marina http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-1/#comment-41364 Marina Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:24:57 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-41364 Went there today & sampled rum cake, wine, an entire Haagen dayz ice cream bar, pomengrant dipped in dark chocolate....yummy. I bought a lackluster shrimp with mango & jicama salad.....boring, expensive but healthy & filling. I'm going back everday.... Went there today & sampled rum cake, wine, an entire Haagen dayz ice cream bar, pomengrant dipped in dark chocolate….yummy. I bought a lackluster shrimp with mango & jicama salad…..boring, expensive but healthy & filling. I’m going back everday….

]]> By: Chukstik http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-1/#comment-41327 Chukstik Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:59:10 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-41327 Probably too late to help people today, but today's special of potato, cheese and bacon tart is really little more than a small order of mashed potatoes in a light pastry shell, with half a strip of bacon resting on top. In no way worth $9. And Giada's muffaletta (which I had last week) ain't nowhere near the real thing, sorry. Kinda bland with run-o'-the-mill bologna. But the potato-celery soup is quite good, and I'm guessing much of the rest of this stuff is too -- I've just chosen poorly. Probably too late to help people today, but today’s special of potato, cheese and bacon tart is really little more than a small order of mashed potatoes in a light pastry shell, with half a strip of bacon resting on top. In no way worth $9.

And Giada’s muffaletta (which I had last week) ain’t nowhere near the real thing, sorry. Kinda bland with run-o’-the-mill bologna. But the potato-celery soup is quite good, and I’m guessing much of the rest of this stuff is too — I’ve just chosen poorly.

]]> By: chowsue http://midtownlunch.com/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/comment-page-1/#comment-41319 chowsue Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:36:37 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/10/26/emeril-giada-govind-cat-cora-pichet-and-more-serve-up-lunch-for-under-10-in-midtown/#comment-41319 Hey Yvo, I love Giada too! I have her books, and love her show. I used to work for the TV Food Network, but left before she came onboard, so I haven't met her yet. From what I understand from reading the schedule, Giada is doing a book signing, not a demonstration. Otherwise, I would be right there next to you watching. Maybe I will go get my book signed. But I hate book signings, because the authors always look so visibly uncomfortable with the ordeal. Hey Yvo, I love Giada too! I have her books, and love her show. I used to work for the TV Food Network, but left before she came onboard, so I haven’t met her yet.
From what I understand from reading the schedule, Giada is doing a book signing, not a demonstration. Otherwise, I would be right there next to you watching. Maybe I will go get my book signed. But I hate book signings, because the authors always look so visibly uncomfortable with the ordeal.

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