Best Midtown Lunches As Voted On By You: 2009 Edition
As is customary here on Midtown Lunch, I turn the site over to you at the end of the year to vote for your favorite Midtown Lunches. So… you voted… and here are the results, along with my picks. Some are were expected… some are surprises were mildly surprising… and a few were clearly influenced by Twitter. Here are the results of the 2009 Midtown Lunch Readers’ Poll:
Best Fast Food Hamburger: Burger Joint
After complete domination by Burger Joint in this category over the past few years I thought this might be the year that Five Guys take the crown. They jumped out to an early lead- but then twitter took over, and pushed the Burger Joint to the victory. Both are undeniably good burgers, and which one you prefer says a lot about your personal taste. If you want to eat a medium rare burger that tastes like it was grilled in your backyard on a summer day, Burger Joint is your spot. If you prefer a thin patty, covered in cheese and toppings (like grilled onions, and mushrooms, and jalapenos), Five Guys is where you’ll be found. I like the toppings. Zach’s Pick: Five Guys [view full results]
Best Coffee: Joe the Art of Coffee
Photo Courtesy of Kathy YL Chan
I fully admit that I don’t drink coffee every morning (I’m a PG Tips kind of guy), but those of you who did have a clear favorite. Joe the Art of Coffee in Grand Central. For me though, the most exciting Midtown coffee news was the arrival of Intelligentsia- which you can now get at Culture Espresso Bar, a great new spot on 38th btw. 5+6th. Their sandwiches aren’t too bad either. I may not drink it ever day, but when I’m in the mood for some coffee that’s where I end up. Zach’s Pick: Culture Espresso Bar [view full results]
Posted by Zach Brooks at 11:45 am, January 4th, 2010 under 2009 Reader's Poll.