Midtown Lunch

Half off Piccolo Cafe: Been meaning to try the new Piccolo Cafe (on 40th btw. 7+8th) but didn't want to shell out the dough? This should help. Get $14 worth of food from either Piccolo location for just $7 from Groupon.

On the ML Twitter Tracker: Papa Perrone won't be on 55th, but Eddie's Pizza is on 52nd and 6th, Mexicue is on 45th and 6th, Schnitzel & Things is on 46th and 6th, Wafels & Dinges is on 52nd btw. Lex+3rd, Comme Ci Comme Ca is on 38th, Rickshaw is on 52nd and Lex, Frites N Meats is on 52nd, and Sweetery still has free ice cream sandwiches left courtesy of Tenka.

8th Ave. Gray’s Papaya Vows to Return: It looks like Manganaro's isn't the only sad news from Hell's Kitchen today. This morning Lunch'er Tiffany sent word that the Gray's Papaya on 8th Ave. and 37th Street has closed, and Eater has confirmed it. Thankfully "they plan to reopen soon in one of three possible new Midtown locations." We can only hope for the same from Manganaro's!

What to Eat at Penn Station: On Friday Robert Sietsema rounded up his 10 favorite things to eat inside Penn Station, and it's a surprisingly solid list for those who work near 7th Ave and 34th Street and like to eat cheap.  The stuff we're most interested to try?  Curried goat from Island Dine and the grandma slice from Rosa's Pizza.

Half Off Bann Restaurant: This isn't good for lunch, but we figured we'd pass it on for those who like Bann Next Door (aka Chris H's favorite Midtown Lunch!) and wanted to try their regular restaurant.  Get $50 worth of food at Bann for just $25 from Open Table Deals.

Maple and Sausage Gravy Waffles Are Baaaaack: On the ML Twitter Tracker this AM: Papa Perrone is on 55th with sausage and peppers, Comme Ci Comme Ca is on 38th, Uncle Gussy's is on 51st with pork chops and lemon potatoes, Schnitzel & Things is on 52nd, Korilla is on 55th, Rickshaw is on 50th, Eggstravaganza is on 52nd, Joyride is on 52nd, and Wafels and Dinges is on 46th with their maple and sausage gravy waffles.

Free Ice Cream Sandwich Alert: Eddie's Pizza is closed for the week, but Comme Ci Comme Ca is on 55th and Lex, Taim is on 51st btw. 6+7th, and Rickshaw is on 50th btw. 6+7th. Plus, Sweetery is on 52nd all day long and you can get a free ice cream sandwich from them if you use Tenka.  As always make sure to check the ML Twitter Tracker before heading out.

New Knick Inspires Carnegie Deli: That didn't take long! Yesterday Gothamist reported that the Carnegie Deli has created a "Melo Sandwich", inspired by the newest member of the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony. For $21.95 you get "pastrami, corned beef, salami, bacon, tomato, and Russian dressing on rye." Just looking at the photo is making me very hungry and very afraid. (Hopefully this one will last longer than the Lebron sandwich.)

Ippudo Coming to Midtown West!?: Just when you thought the Midtown ramen scene couldn't get any bigger, Eater goes and drops this bombshell. Ippudo, the famed ramenya whose East Village location is constantly mobbed, has plans to open a second NYC location somewhere in Midtown West.  Hide Chan?  Totto Ramen?  The gauntlet has been thrown.

Mai Cuisine Now Delivers: Sushi and bento fans can now enjoy Mai Cuisine (on 41st btw. Mad+5th) without leaving the safety of their office. Mai delivers lunch from 11:30-4:30, and their delivery zone extends from York Ave. to 11th Ave. and 23rd St. to 59th St. I enjoyed Mai Cuisine when I tried it, even if the prices were a little steep. Orders can be placed online here.