In May, we heard that New York’s leading maker of Mac and Cheese, S’MAC, launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the opening of a branch in the lower boundaries of ML. Then, in July, I encouraged you all to quit your jobs and go work at the new restaurant. Finally, after months of me stalking them, they have opened!
Posted by Sarah Zilinski at 11:45 am, October 17th, 2012 under S'MAC.
Fans of Nino’s (46th btwn 5th and 6th), the well known Midtown Lunch spot known for their great chicken parm, have been waiting over a year and half for the place to reopen after the place fell victim to a fire. And we’re glad to report that finally some real progress has been made. Yesterday, we spotted some goings-on outside the old restaurant location, including a banner sporting their new name, Nino’s 46, and advertising brick-oven pizza. We asked the guys working on the storefront if they knew when Nino’s 46 would re-open, and they couldn’t give any definitive answers. But we’ll stay on the case!
Posted by jenjfen at 10:15 am, October 17th, 2012 under Nino's Trattoria.
Taam Tov is Back Open After Brief DOH Closure: Yesterday DNAinfo reported just before lunchtime that Kosher Uzbeki restaurant and Midtown Lunch classic Taam Tov (on 47th btw. 5th + 6th) was shuttered by the DOH. At 55 points, this inspection was less serious than others they've weathered and fans will be glad to know that by the time we stopped by yesterday afternoon they had already reopened. Routine!
Posted at 9:00 am, October 17th, 2012 | 0 Comments
The Manganaro’s faithful, while most likely lamenting their Bourdain-praised red sauce served with a 20th-century New York attitude, can at least rest easy that their old digs are still Italian and not in an Olive Garden way. Still, Midtown Lunch laments the introduction of out-of-price-range fare in general, doubly so in the place of a classic. Tavola, the brick oven Italian restaurant that took Manganaro’s old space, has opened quietly and while they have yet to serve up lunch, too little of their menu is within our $10 limit to attract much fanfare.
Posted by MJP at 2:00 pm, October 16th, 2012 under Manganaro's, Tavola.
Every Tuesday we turn over the site to a different Midtown Lunch’er for his or her recommendations for the best lunch in Midtown. This week it’s Brad, a stats guy who has spent the past two years waiting for his “freak of the week” moment…
Name: Brad
Age: 30
Occupation: Statistics Assistant
Where in Midtown do you work? The place with 193 flags on its front lawn. Also check out my food blog! Just kidding, I’m not cool enough to have one.
Favorite Kind of Food: I was raised by an Asian mother, so I love any type of cuisine that combines meat and rice. My guilty pleasure is a greasy burger and a beer, though I have to try to limit the indulgences given that blood pressure and cholesterol weren’t things that I worried about in my 20s.
Least Favorite Kind of Food: Salads. Avocados, in particular, make me nauseous.
Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Midtown: Khao Soi from Talent Thai (on 34th btw. 2+3rd), Combo over Rice from Gussy’s, Kuro Ramen from Hide-chan (on 52nd btw. 2+3rd), Doubles from Trini-Paki Boys (on 43rd btw. 5+6th), Katsu Curry from Yagura (though I guess I have to go to Sunrise Mart now sadface).
Posted by Zach Brooks at 12:38 pm, October 16th, 2012 under PROFILE: Midtown Lunch'er.
Flatiron Fun: $1 burgers at Schnipper’s: If you're one of our Flatiron Lunch readers, you might want to hit up Schnipper's today. To celebrate the 1st anniversary of their 23rd St. location, Schnipper's Quality Kitchen is serving $1 hamburgers and cheeseburgers all day long, and hipsterbrews PBRs for $1 after five. Near-freeloaders, adjust your black-frame glasses and engage! Sadly the deal is only at the 23rd street location...
Posted at 11:09 am, October 16th, 2012 | 3 Comments
I have no doubt that this review is going to be laden with double entendres. And if I don’t point them out as we go, I’m sure all our commenters will. The snickers can start with the name of Certé’s October sandwich, Two Balls. It’s actually two sandwiches for the price of one. You get a parmesan meatball slider and a spinach knish meatball slider. The word “slider” had me concerned that I wouldn’t get my fill of balls. I was anticipating two small bites, but I should have known better.
Posted by brianhoffman at 9:00 am, October 16th, 2012 under Certe.
If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Food is the New Rock, Zach’s podcast featuring bands talking about food and food people talking about music, this week is a good week to start. Seminal noise rock band Deerhoof is the guest, and their lead singer Satomi Matsuzaki recommends Totto Ramen as her favorite ramen in NYC. She also talks about her first visit to Chuck E Cheese, and her favorite places to eat in Japan (if such things interest you.) Past guests include Mike D from the Beastie Boys, David Chang, Marcus Samuelsson, Henry Rollins, Amateur Gourmet Adam Roberts, My Morning Jacket and Michael Voltaggio. And all the episodes are available for free in iTunes>>>
Posted by The ML Team at 3:00 pm, October 15th, 2012 under Totto Ramen.
The brand spanking new Crif Dogs food truck has been stirring up conversation on Twitter this weekend. The truck launched two days ago and according to a source at the East Village restaurant, has been parking in the Soho area. Plan seems to be to start down there and then explore other neighborhoods soon. This truck needs to come to Midtown and stat! Let’s all get on their Twitter feed and beg them for some deep-fried bacon wrapped hot dogs!!!
Posted by brianhoffman at 1:30 pm, October 15th, 2012 under Crif Dogs Truck.
The ML Team noticed the The Tamale Lady has been missing quite a bit from outside of the Mexican Embassy (39th btw. Madison & Park) since we (re)visited her in August. A reader was also wondering where she went, and emailed to inquire if she is still selling tamales in this location. Speculation arose that the new (and licensed) Antojitos Mexicanos cart might have something to do with her disappearance. We asked the folks at Antojitos Mexicanos if they had seen her, and they said she had come earlier in the day for only a few hours. Have you seen her around these past few weeks in front of the Mexican Embassy? If so… what time and day? We’re all for new Mexican carts… but not if it chases away our beloved tamales.
Posted by jenjfen at 12:30 pm, October 15th, 2012 under The Tamale Lady.
