R.I.P. Manhattan Mall Food Court (and the only Arby’s In Manhattan)
It’s a sad day for fans of the food court, as Midtown loses it’s only true collection of fast food kiosks under one roof. (How do you know you’re in a real food court? At least two places handing out pieces of chicken on toothpics.) The Manhattan Mall on 34th St. & 7th Ave. has sold the food court space in their basement to J.C. Penny, and most of the places have already closed. The biggest casualty, Manhattan’s only Arby’s , the undisputed favorite for fans of fast food roast beef flavored bologna. It will be missed.
Also closed, Wok & Roll, Chicken Bar/Ranch 1, Sbarro’s & Cajun Cafe (home to the world famous “bourbon chicken”). Still open, the Japanese stir fry place, the Nathan’s/Arthur Treacher’s Combo, Subway, Charlies and the Desert Moon Mexican place… but I wouldn’t count on them being opened for much longer.
My sad, final lunch at the Manhattan Mall Food Court after the jump…
Thanks crappy Japanese stir fry place… They couldn’t have left Arby’s opened for just one more day? So sad… can’t wait for the new JC Penny’s!
Posted by Zach Brooks at 4:15 pm, March 3rd, 2008 under Fast Food Chains.
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EVERYDAY i miss this place.. the japanese grill was awesome (even tho it was a bit too greasy, no i m iss that grease!) and Arby’s $5 roast beef sandwhiches kept a slice of the good ‘ol midwest in my heart..
*teas up and pours some 40 on 33rd street*