Archive for 'Asides'
Biryani Cart Sells Out of Biriyani: Looks like the Biriyani Cart was a little busier yesterday than we had originally suspected. The New York Times reported this morning that they sold out of biriyani at 1:20pm yesterday. Thinking of hitting up the Vendy Award winning cart today? You might want to get their early...
Posted at 11:00 am, September 29th, 2009 | 4 Comments
Free Cookie Alert: The Street Sweets Truck will be parked in front of the Time Life Building (on 50th btw. 7+8th 6+7th) from now until 6pm, and from 12:20 to 2pm they'll be handing out free samples of two of their cookies. Freeloaders engage.
Posted at 9:15 am, September 29th, 2009 | 3 Comments
2 More Rock Center Chains Close Up Shop: From Lunch'er Nick: "The Sbarro underneath rock center has closed, windows blacked out. The one in the subway station, across from Cinnabon. Also, that Jamba Juice rip-off that was next to Ben & Jerry's is done too." (Cue the "Steam" song...)
Posted at 4:00 pm, September 28th, 2009 | 5 Comments
No Kosher Lunches Today: Just a friendly reminder for those of who you don't celebrate Yom Kippur (which is today until sundown)... all of your favorite Kosher spots will be closed today. (And that includes the new Midtown branch of Maoz.)
Posted at 11:30 am, September 28th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Live Vendy Awards Updates: If you want to follow along at home, or from the event, use the #vendys hashtag on Twitter, or follow the live updates @midtownlunch. And don't forget about the live auctions as well... there are some great prizes to benefit the Street Vendor Project, including a Midtown Lunch Eating Tour!
Posted at 9:53 am, September 26th, 2009 | 0 Comments
Drink Miss Softee Away: Today is Miss Softee's last day for the season, and to celebrate she's having a happy hour blowout this afternoon at Point Break (on 45th btw. 5+6th.) Mention Miss Softee at the door and get $4 drinks from 4-8pm... all are welcome!
Posted at 2:45 pm, September 25th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Metro Marche Closed?: Lunch'er "Lesliepear" pointed out in the ML Forums yesterday that the windows have been papered over at Metro Marche, Cafe Metro's experiment in semi-fine dining in the Port Authority (on 8th Ave. and 41st.) There is no official confirmation that they are closed, but the phone number on their website is disconnected- which is never a good thing. Update in the Comments: It's being replaced by a Heartland Brewery.
Posted at 1:00 pm, September 25th, 2009 | 8 Comments
Last Chance For Under $10 Terrine: Just a friendly reminder... today is the last day to hit up the Bon Appetit Supper Club and Cafe (on 57th & 6th.) It's your last chance for an under $10 lunch designed by famous chefs- and today's special looks pretty tasty: Grilled Chicken Spiedino with Breadcrumb Salsa by Nate Appleman.
Posted at 11:30 am, September 25th, 2009 | 2 Comments
New Grand Sichuan Will Be East Meats West: Take the Handle has a great interview with the owner of Grand Sichuan who discusses how he helped start Wu Liang Ye, stole their menu, angered their ownership, and built his Sichuan empire. He also confirms that there will be a new Grand Sichuan on 46th btw. 8+9th that combines "Eastern and Western styles".
Posted at 2:15 pm, September 24th, 2009 | 3 Comments
Twitter Tracker: On the old ML Twitter Tracker this morning: Street Sweets has got a new spot on 50th, La Cense Burger Truck is on 46th, Wafels and Dinges is on 45th, Cravings is on 53rd, and Miss Softee is getting all dolled up for a visit from MSNBC.
Posted at 11:15 am, September 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment
