Midtown Lunch

Photo courtesy of @discskyer

Yesterday a worker at the much anticipated Midtown Shake Shack (on 8th Ave. and 44th) told a Lunch’er that they were going to try to open tomorrow. After we posted the tip, Shake Shack added a little note to the menu posted in their window (and told another Lunch’er that it might be next week if they get their permits.)  Two weeks!?!  Come on.  Really?  I guess that would make sense, since the building it’s isn’t scheduled to open until July 13th.  But I think we might walk by tomorrow during lunch… you know… just in case.

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Mr Pink in the study with the candlestick. Actually there was no Mr. Pink in the game of Clue, but there is a Mr. Pink’s hot dog in Beacon’s new Sidedoor that we brought to you yesterday. The Side Door has a burger and hot dog on the menu. You’ve already seen the burger (it’s one that’s been approved by Mamacita), so I went by to check out what this hot dog thing was all about.

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As if Midtown didn’t already have enough new burger places popping up… yesterday, Lunch’er “Diamondjim” dropped this bomb in the comments re: the newish branch of 2 Bros. Pizza (on 46th btw. 5th+6th):

“Tucked-away signage spotted inside 2 Bros. today:

Burger Bros.
$1.50 burger
$1.75 cheeseburger
$2.75 double cheeseburger
$1.00 fries
$??? milkshake (didn’t remember the price)!!!”

$1 pizza is one thing, but burgers?  We touched based with the owner of 2 Bros. who confirmed the news…

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A few weeks ago we reported that construction on the Grace Building had completely displaced the vendors parked on that corner. Want to see more photos of the construction? Eater posted some yesterday– although looking at it makes us even more bummed for the Trini Paki Boys Cart, who were forced to move after years of being parking on the south side of 43rd. They’re on the North side of 43rd now (btw 5+6th) so make sure you get out and support!

Newish Koreatown sake bar Kirakuya (on 32nd btw. B’way+5th, 2nd Floor) is now open for lunch and serving special sets. Options under $10 include udon and soba noodle bowls served hot or cold and rice bowls with tempura or unagi. Check out a close up of the menu after the jump…

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