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Strokes Lead Singer Was Eating Cookies in Midtown Yesterday!?: Don't forget, tomorrow is the last day for the CookiebarNYC popup at Mizu (on Park Ave. btw. 59+60th.) If you haven't been, why are you putting it off? (Apparently if you had gone yesterday you might have run into the lead singer of the Strokes, Julian Casablancas!)

http://midtownlunch.com/category/cookiebar-nyc/

50% off Baja Fresh on Lex: Today's InBundles deal is a good one for anybody works on the east side and likes Baja Fresh.  Get $12 worth of food at the Baja Fresh location on Lex (btw. 45+46th) for just $6. The deal is good for everything on the menu- including alcohol.

Can’t Get Enough of CookieBarNYC?: If you include today there's only 3 days left in Dorie Greenspan's CookieBar NYC pop-up (on Park btw. 59+60th.) Can't get enough? FEAST NY has a video interview with Dorie and her son, and it's as adorable as the cookies themselves.

Prince Grill Opening Today: Last month we told you that the Prince Deli was returning to Midtown as the Prince Grill one avenue east of its old location.  Well, we're hearing today is the day the new Prince Grill is opening on 45th and 2nd.  No word on whether or not they will have $1 pizza again, but they do promise "authentic Lebanese specialties" including their famous falafel.

Lunch Near 59th & Lex: Gothamist has posted another one of their lunch qudrants, this time in the area around 59th and Lex. Their recommendations? The original El Rey del Sabor cart (natch), the $14 buffet at Chola, lunch specials at Wajima, and BLT Steak.

Del Frisco’s Grille Coming to Rock Center: Zagat Buzz reports that Del Frisco's (the gigantor super expensive steak place on 49th and 6th) has plans to open a "Del Frisco's Grille" on 51st Street in Rock Center this summer. Clearly this won't be a Midtown Lunch, but "Grille" does sound like it could be cheaper, right? Maybe they'll bring back the $10 steak tips bar deal!

What the Hell Are Churros Waffles!?: On the ML Twitter Tracker today... Mexicue is on 45th, Uncle Gussy's has lamb chops, Eddie's Pizza is on 52nd, Comme Ci Comme Ca is on 38th, Frites n Meats is on 52nd, and Wafels & Dinges is on 52nd with something called churros waffles!?

Free Coffee Reminder: Sorry we forgot to remind you about this one yesterday, but Seamless Web's free coffee promotion has moved to Midtown West for the week.  Get a free cup of coffee, no strings attached, from 6th Ave. to 9th Ave.  The full list of participating places can be found here>>

Your First Look at Dorie Greenspan’s Cookiebar: As we reminded you this morning, Dorie Greenspan's Cookiebar opened this morning, and Serious Eats: New York has your first look at all its cookie goodness. One bit of good news?  From the sounds of this, they're way more prepared for the hoardes this year. (And expect to sell out until at least 5pm... although we'd still recommend checking their twitter.)

50% off Radicchio Pasta & Risotto Co.: Back in November we told you about the newly opened Radicchio Pasta & Risotto Co. (on 53rd btw. 2+3rd). Now here's your chance to try it for half off. Todays InBundles deal gets you $20 worth of food from Radicchio for just $10.