Midtown Lunch

Every Friday we go south of the ML boundaries in search of a delicious lunch. Sometimes it’s Murray Hill south or the Flatiron District, sometimes Gramercy and everything in between- but we just like to call it Flatiron Lunch.

It’s been a while since we looked at openings and closings in the Flatiron area (read: I have been slacking.) So it is time for a proper round-up.

OPENINGS:

(NSFW?) Museum of Sex opened a restaurant. You heard me correctly. I’m really not sure I would feel comfortable eating at a place with exhibitions titled Universe of Desire, The Sex Lives of Animals, and My Life Ruined by Sex: The Works of William Kent. I haven’t seen a menu yet, but per a previous statement, “It’s going to be eclectic and artful.” M-kay.

Play (Museum of Sex Restaurant), 1 East 27th Street (btwn Fifth and Madison Avenues), (212) 447-PLAY

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When Toast Monster first appeared in midtown in late 2012, the menu was limited to about three sandwiches and a handful of French toast options. Since then, prices have changed and new items have been added. So much so, that it seems to me like Toast Monster is still trying to decide exactly what kind of cart it wants to be. Last I visited, the menu looked like this…

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We got a tip recently from Luncher Stephen, who told us that folks at his office were split between two taco spots near the Mexican consulate on 39th St. (btw Park+Madison): the Tacos Juquilita truck and the El Jalapeno cart. We’ve covered the Juquilita truck before, and they make some pretty good tacos, so how does El Jalapeno stack up?

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Kobeyaki is now open on 40th street, just west of Bryant Park. Sarah wrote up their Flatiron location last summer, highlighting the Kobe burger, veggie bowl and some great sweet potato fries. The Midtown menu is the same, which bodes well. Has anyone been yet to check it out? Let us know in the comments!

Kobeyaki, 110 W. 40th Street (btw. 6th & Broadway)

La Perla Mexicana Food Truck, typically downtown in the Meatpacking District at 14th Street and 9th Avenue, has been parking on Park Avenue between 52nd and 53rd lately, with employees of the truck stating that they’ll be in the same spot for lunch everyday. A quick look at the menu after the jump shows a 3-taco special for $8, tortas for $6, and quesadillas for $5.

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If you were hoping for a taste of Certe’s “TITT” (the Throw in the Towel lamb burger with tzatziki sandwich) you’re SOL.  It will be replaced by the Montauk Hangover starting tomorrow.  For those of you who don’t remember this one from August 2011, you’ll want to make sure to grab a fork and a knife on your way out.

Cer Te, 20 W 55th St. (btw. 5+6th). 212-397-2020

We’ve had word from some of our faithful readers that La Montanita, the coffee cart on 40th & 8th which has fast become the go-to standard for one of the best, cheapest Mexican lunches in Midtown, is getting harder and harder to find. Word from the cart has been tough to nail down: one day they’re on vacation, one day they’re doing lunch no more as the owners are working on opening their own restaurant in Queens. With Rinconcito Mexicano closed and this drawdown of La Montanita ops, it’s looking like Ranchito del Agave is the last decent Mex in this part of town.