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Zen Burger Takes the Madness to a Whole New Level
Just when you thought the burger-mania couldn’t get any crazier in Midtown… the Five Guys on 55th btw. 5+6th is opening on Friday , the Goodburger on 45th btw. 5+6th is opening in mid-November, and Pop Burger is on the way. Now, the good people at Zen Palate have decided to get in on the action, and why not- vegetarians probably feel left out of the NYC lunch’ing fad that just keeps on giving.
Above is the plywood for the first ”Zen Burger”- opening soon on Lexington between 45+46th. They plan on serving a whole menu of “healthy” fast food, all of it meat free. This will include meatless chicken and fish sandwiches, patty melts, hot dogs, chicken tenders, shrimp, and 10 (that’s right- 10) different kinds of burgers- all of which promise to “look, feel and taste of meat without the detrimental effects that meat causes to one’s health and the environment”.
The interviewing finished up yesterday, interviewing is happening next week, so it should be opening soon… thanks to tipster Rafi for the info- and as always if you have any news, info or recommendations, email them to midtownlunch@hotmail.com
Posted: October 31st, 2007 under *Lex btw. 45+46th, Burger, Vegetarian.
Comments: 26
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Comment from Rudy McBagel
Time: October 31, 2007, 3:47 pm
‘Meatless’ chicken and fish.
Sausage dodging nutcases.
It’ll be full of beardy weirdies listening to Bjork on there low carbon footprint Ipods.
Hate them. HATE THEM!!!
Also McDonalds have cornered the market as none of their products contain beef.
Must go, i’ve a polar bear in the Aga.
Comment from Pumpkinette
Time: October 31, 2007, 3:52 pm
Is the mid-November opening date for Goodburger confirmed? I walk by nearly every day and while progress is being made, it is moving at a glacial pace (they put in a backsplash and a bar/counter type thing but that’s all so far). Also half the time no one is in there or else there is one guy only. Any intel greatly appreciated!
Comment from nate
Time: October 31, 2007, 4:03 pm
“the detrimental effects that meat causes to one’s health” is the whole fucking reason you order a burger in the first place!
wait no; on second thought, i’ll take a veggie burger, a dozen o’doul’s, and maybe handful of placebo vicodins. that sounds like a party.
i’ll be at five guys, thanks just the same.
Comment from Sarah
Time: October 31, 2007, 4:10 pm
whatevs, to all you guys. I am so freaking psyched I will totally hop on the 6 train for that shit! Also, hello! Slammin’ tempura yam fries anyone?
Comment from Rudy McBagel
Time: October 31, 2007, 4:27 pm
‘Shit!’
How apt.
Comment from Mamacita
Time: October 31, 2007, 4:35 pm
Did someone say Tempura?
Hell, I’ll eat practically anything as long as it’s battered and deep fried.
Comment from Sarah
Time: October 31, 2007, 4:55 pm
Mamacita: they have them with the regular Zen Palate Veggie Burger at the Union Square location, so fingers crossed they’ll bring that feature uptown!
Comment from Sarah
Time: October 31, 2007, 5:08 pm
Oh noes! The Union Square location is closing? Wherever will I get my Shredded Heaven?
Comment from DDR
Time: October 31, 2007, 5:09 pm
Like, hello! I didn’t know it was possible to use so many slang cliches in just 25 words. Totally!
Comment from Rafi
Time: October 31, 2007, 5:13 pm
Sarah…not true. Not only do they not have the burger or tempura at the Union Square location, they have nothing. I read that it closed down very recently, but that their two other locations are still open.
I’ll never be mistaken for a vegetarian, but the food I really liked Zen Palate when I went there once. Good food is good food, so I’ll be interested to try this place out (plus I’m all for anything new in the Grand Central area).
Comment from stan
Time: October 31, 2007, 5:14 pm
Imitation meat should be banned under the Patriot Act.
Comment from Sarah
Time: October 31, 2007, 5:29 pm
DDR, Shredded Heaven is *food*not slang, duh. And in the future: Totes. Not totally, what is the 80s? This is the 21st century, we don’t have time for whole words!
Comment from Rudy McBagel
Time: October 31, 2007, 6:03 pm
That’s US high school ejucashun for you.
Comment from Sarah
Time: October 31, 2007, 6:12 pm
Naw that’s a Masters at a major University. I is an Intellkshual.
Comment from Rudy McBagel
Time: October 31, 2007, 6:27 pm
In? They do a Degree in Eminen(sp) now?
Comment from Tim
Time: October 31, 2007, 7:09 pm
Madness? THIS IS MIDTOWN!!!
Comment from Kev C
Time: November 5, 2007, 2:41 pm
Stoked for the opening of Zen Burger!
To Nate and fatty McBagel; what the
fu*k do you care about what others eat? Do you also tell people that they are following the wrong religion? Get a life douche bags and post on another topic.
Comment from John simmon
Time: November 6, 2007, 10:40 am
What is happening at Zen Burger, Where is the Director of Operations, James Henzi. The companie’s rumors of financial problems, James Tu’s frantic search for investors for his new concept?. Zen Palate taking a dive in a sea of red ink. Labor problems, bill collectors at the door?
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Comment from meatless
Time: November 18, 2007, 3:41 pm
Zen Burger Rules!
Comment from Anonymous
Time: December 17, 2007, 4:50 pm
I just spoke to one of the people at Zen Burger. They now expect to open January 3, 2008.
Comment from Jim
Time: December 19, 2007, 2:05 pm
Walked by today and they looked almost finished with the counter. Nice orange colored walls.
Comment from KK
Time: December 28, 2007, 10:16 am
I CANNOT WAIT for this place to open!
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Comment from Vibez In The City
Time: January 4, 2008, 2:50 pm
I just came out of Zen Burger and it was a mad house. I saw the brightly colored store from 2 blocks away. The line to order seemed almost out the door. I was a little skeptical about this place but I placed my order. As I waited I took a sip of the special brewed, lightly sweeted teas. I must admit the Zen teas and the ZenHarvest Burger were pretty good. It wasn’t too hard or too soft. It was just right =) I would give this place 3.5 stars only because of the long line and the crowded atmosphere. Well what else can I expect at lunch time on Lexington Ave.
Comment from gourmet eater
Time: February 5, 2008, 9:46 am
Zen garbage–Why don’t these guys stay with what they know–Zen Palate. This is one of the worst fast food joints I have ever eaten in! The kitchen help can’t keep up with the orders and the food is bad news–Who would ever want to spend their hard earned dollares for inedible cold food?
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