Midtown Lunch

I got this email a few weeks ago from Lunch’er “Carolyn” and forgot to post it:
My colleagues and I are big fans of Shendy’s on 6th and 52nd (even before the hit it big in Street-Meat-Palooza 2009). We’re concerned about changes we’ve seen of Shendy’s as of late and is wondering whether Midtown Lunch can [...]

From the ML Inbox: “Question for you… I have been eating the soft tofu soup that Grace mentioned in her roundup of midtown soup spots several times a week. I have also put on a decent amount of weight in that time!!! Do you or her have any sense of how healthy/unhealthy soft tofu soup [...]

I love it when Midtown Lunch brings people together. So in that spirit I was hoping somebody out there could help this tourist out. She ate a sausage while visiting NYC a few weeks ago, and hasn’t been able to get it out of her head since.
Hi Zach,
I have an unusual request. I [...]

Hi,
I’ve been visiting NYC for several years now and have always wanted to try some of the food carts. Big reason why I never tried is I’m scared if the food is clean or not. I go to NYC for vacation and don’t want to end up in the hospital for food poisoning or [...]

Photo courtesy of MychaelS
via Twitter: “What does this sign MEAN? Seen at Pergola above Salad Station on 40th near 5th”  Huh.  Uh… anybody care to hazard a guess?
Update via the Comments: Nevermind

Remember that amazing vegetarian Indian sandwich with doritos being sold out of the now shuttered Blimpie on 46th btw. 5+6th?  Lunch’er “Bikewobble” claims that it was supposed to return:
“Before they closed the owner mentioned they were going to try to get the sandwich into another local shop, maybe have a little corner in another establishment, [...]

If borekas and egg rolls, why not PB&J Sandwiches!?
If you thought the whole “law student couldn’t get a job so opens a cupcake truck” story was crazy… what about this one?  Got this email in the old ML inbox the other day:
Hi Zach,
I’ve hatched an idea due to extended unemployment, and I thought you’d be [...]

Anybody know where to get a good Italian hero near Rockefeller Center (i.e. not boar’s head.)  The best thing I could think of was Murray’s Salami in Grand Central Terminal.  Got a better idea?  Luncher nycviarachel is asking in the forums>>

“Love your blog – read it obsessively. Down to business. It’s my 23rd birthday and my Dad (also a chef instructor) would always make me the freshest yummiest strawberry shortcake on my b’day. Unfortunately, I’m moved a few states away. Where can I get a piece for lunch? In midtown?!? I must find a spot [...]

“Not lunch per se, but where is best Irish Soda Bread in midtown? I get a craving for it every year around St. Pat’s Day and so many places make dry horrible Irish Soda Bread – not like Mom used to make!” Being a short fat Jew, I know nothing about Irish soda bread.  Anybody got [...]