Comments on: Midtown Lunch Sandwich Challenge: State of the Union

By: Deanlo

Deanlo — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:46:38 +0000

um. re: that “sophies isn’t serving the pernil with a twist anymore comment…” oops? i can’t read. :X

By: Deanlo

Deanlo — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:45:47 +0000

I don’t think Sophie’s is serving the Pernil with a Twist anymore. I didn’t ask for it but the sign wasn’t there. (50th and 3rd)

I did get to try their fish sandwich though (no onions). I also asked him to tuck in some plantains and he didn’t even think twice about it. Awesome.

Sweet and fishy. And two tubs of green nom sauce.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:38:56 +0000

Just had Manchester’s Pork Sandwich, and its excellent! It comes in two rolls, which is a nice touch. Had it with the sweet potato fries, which were delicious.

By: Yvo

Yvo — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:29:24 +0000

Any interest in doing a Downtown Lunch sandwich contest…? I would gladly help spread the word… and sample sandwiches (post-tax day)… You seen to have a LOT of DL readers :)

By: beccascope

beccascope — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:55:47 +0000

I have been ordering the Pernil with a twist from Tina’s on 56 in between 5th and 6th aves. You have to order the Pernil sandwich, add the plantains (it’s an option on there) and then ask in the special instructions for the green sauce. (it’s such good sauce too…. i could eat it on anything!) I think it’s 2 dollars more than the advertised at Sophie’s 6 dollars, but it’s still an extremely good sandwich. AND I DON’T EVEN LIKE CUBAN SANDWICHES THAT MUCH! So this is number 1, and the Duck Reuben is a close #2.

By: patricia

patricia — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:28:30 +0000

giorgios of gramercy?

By: famdoc

famdoc — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:24:33 +0000

Just finished a Bayou sandwich delivered to my desk in 10 minutes from Certe, two blocks away. It was awesome: generous amount of catfish, cooked just right and piquant with blackening spices. The bread was toasted, but not burned and still a bit crispy. Sauce, lettuce and corn rounded out the sandwich, which was still warm when it arrived. Served with a tiny container of slaw, made with red cabbage. Highly recommended. Sorry, no camera for food porn, but I am sure your reviewer will provide some high-quality photos.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:18:17 +0000

Manchester Pub’s sweet potato fries (served with maple syrup!) are absolutely incredible, however everything is deep fried, and the amount of grease (even on a grilled chicken sandwich!) was enough to make my entire team sick the next day at work.

Their beer selection used to be excellent until they came under new management (within the past month or two). Now their draft selection leaves something to be desired….

By: Zach@MidtownLunch

Zach@MidtownLunch — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:58:00 +0000

@DDR – It’s listed at $10 on the menu, but I was told all sandwiches are $2 off at lunchtime… making it $8.

By: DDR

DDR — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:51:54 +0000

Is the Manchester Pub pork sandwich under $10???