Archive for February 2011

Cartwatch: What Happened to the Indian Fast Food Cart?

Good question!  The “Indian Fast Food” Cart was a classic.  Anybody seen it lately or know what happened to it?  Let us know in the comments…

Free Coffee Reminder: Sorry we forgot to remind you about this one yesterday, but Seamless Web's free coffee promotion has moved to Midtown West for the week.  Get a free cup of coffee, no strings attached, from 6th Ave. to 9th Ave.  The full list of participating places can be found here>>

Your First Look at Dorie Greenspan’s Cookiebar: As we reminded you this morning, Dorie Greenspan's Cookiebar opened this morning, and Serious Eats: New York has your first look at all its cookie goodness. One bit of good news?  From the sounds of this, they're way more prepared for the hoardes this year. (And expect to sell out until at least 5pm... although we'd still recommend checking their twitter.)

Dean & Deluca Makes Me Fall Off the Apple Fritter Wagon

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To frit or not to frit? That is the question. And if the fritters are from Dean & Deluca, the answer is an emphatic: FRIT. I love apple fritters. They were among my favorite Sunday treats as a kid. Last year I realized that it had been years since I had my last fritter. I became fixed on breaking my fritter fast and intent that my first frit be hot and fresh from the bakery. I even posted on the Serious Eats NY Talk section for fritter recommendations. Alas, I only got one response that recommended the non-hot fritters at Dean & Deluca. I proceeded to ignore that recommendation for some months until the fritter craving kicked back in and I came upon one of my co-workers on her way back from Dean & Deluca, fritter in hand. It looked so good, I had to go get one for myself. Read more »

50% off Radicchio Pasta & Risotto Co.: Back in November we told you about the newly opened Radicchio Pasta & Risotto Co. (on 53rd btw. 2+3rd). Now here's your chance to try it for half off. Todays InBundles deal gets you $20 worth of food from Radicchio for just $10.

Chickpea Looks to Break the Kolache Mama Curse

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When Kolache Mama closed on 45th Street between Madison+Vanderbilt, they were the second such business to close in that very location. One might even say the spot was cursed… that is, until now. Chickpea of the “always baked, never fried” Downtown falafel fame had moved uptown, and by the looks of Friday’s crowd, it’s here to stay. I’ve never seen anything on that street with lines out the door!

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Biryani Cart Debuts New Kati Roll Today: It looks like Kati Roll isn't the only one adding to their menu this month... today the Biryani Cart (on 46th and 6th) will debut a brand new "Paneer Roll with deep fried Indian cottage cheese, caramelized onion and topped with a creamy chaat masala sauce".  ($7 for 2.)

Don’t Forget, Cookie Bar Pop Up Opens Today

Just a friendly reminder for all you cookie lovers out there… Dorie Greenspan’s “Cookiebar” returns to Mizu today (the hair salon on on Park Ave. btw. 59+60th.)  We normally wait until the afternoon to post about sweets, but considering how quickly these cookies sold out last year we wanted to give you a head start!  It opens at 10am and will run through Friday.  Curious what it’s all about?  Here’s the cookie menu, and here’s Brownie’s report from last year’s pop up.  Good luck!

Get Your Tri Tip Grill Breakfast February Freebie

As you may or may not know I kind of love breakfast at Tri Tip Grill (in the Rock Center Concourse), so I was pretty excited to see this deal in my Rock Center tenant newsletter: Purchase a breakfast burrito anytime during the month of Feb. and get your choice of a buck muffin or brandy french toast for free! Just use the code TRI BREAKFAST. One promotion per person (naturally), and breakfast is only from 8-11:00am.

Lunch Links (The “Off the Menu Bún” Edition)

Photo courtesy of Ramen & Friends

  • Cha Pa will make bun with spring rolls if you ask [Ramen & Friends]
  • The Stage Deli is way better when there are no tourists around [Eater]
  • Follow FoodParc’s Twitter account for free stuff [Wined & Dined]
  • Starting a food truck?  Here are 10 do’s and don’ts [Eater]
  • After Tribeca, Midtown has the most restaurants in all of NYC [Gothamist]
  • A video tour of the new Rock Center Jacques Torres [Feast NY]