Midtown Lunch

Do you wonder what the ML contributors do when they’re not eating lunch in Midtown? (We’re actually pretty easy to stalk!)

Veggie tempura at Hannosuke in Los Angeles. Wait, veggie?? Photo by Zach

Rachel made ceviche at home, Blondie and Brownie are excited for The Food Film Festival and Pig Island among other fall food events, Brian’s hot dog tour took him to the original Nathan’s Famous and I photographed a Japanese knife forging demo at Smorgasburg.

Elsewhere in the ML universe… Andrea reports on a special weekday New Amsterdam Market all day tomorrow, Zach finds tempura options for everyone to love at Hannosuke in Los Angeles and Jamie suggests taking a look at the Chinese menu at China King in Philadelphia.

Do you wonder what the ML contributors do when they’re not eating lunch in Midtown? (We’re actually pretty easy to stalk!)

One of the many duck dishes at Rodded in Los Angeles. Photo by Zach.

Brian’s hot dog survey led him to Mile End, Blondie took a beach day and visited Rockaway Taco, Brownie tested recipes for watermelon agua fresca, Rachel had her mom’s hummus and I photographed Midnight Brunch at Nitehawk Cinema.

Elsewhere in the ML universe… Andrea is psyched that Tacos Morelos has become a downtown regular, Jamie follows up after a beloved Turkish spot in Philly changed its name and Zach discovers off-the-menu duck dishes at Los Angeles Thai spot, Rodded.

There’s pizza in Omaha?? Photo by Blondie.

Blondie discovered good pizza in Omaha, Brownie went to the Vendys in Philly, Brian wants to know what’s your favorite hot dog?, Rachel went to Nevis and had lobster and I photographed Good Beer for Edible Manhattan.

Elsewhere in the ML universe… Andrea compares the banh mi options at Paris Bakery in Chinatown, Jamie discovers hidden Indonesian food at Java Colonial in Philly, and Zach found Gaju Naengmyeon in Los Angeles, where he can get kimbap without feeling like a sketchy old man.

Do you wonder what the ML contributors do when they’re not eating lunch in Midtown? (We’re actually pretty easy to stalk!)

Keema Momo at Chinese Mirch Truck downtown. Photo by Andrea.

Blondie is out in flyover country with the cows, Brownie is on the hunt for pickled mustard greens, Brian tried the red wattle pork chops at Roberta’s, Rachel had dumplings and I photographed the special Cook for the Cure edition of Midnight Brunch.

Elsewhere in the ML universe… Zach explored the LA Street Food festival, Andrea got lamb dumplings from the Chinese Mirch truck Downtown, and guest luncher Zoe tried the char broil at Nick’s Charcoal Pit in Philly

Do you wonder what the ML contributors do when they’re not eating lunch in Midtown? (We’re actually pretty easy to stalk!)

The Snoop Dogg Cristo: Fried Chicken Breast with Mac n Cheese stuffed between two waffles, deep fried… and topped with powdered sugar and syrup. Seriously. Photo by Zach.

Brian got tongue tacos at Empellon Taqueria, Blondie hit the road to DC and Baltimore, Brownie checked out Monsieur Singh’s Lassi Pops, a new cart in Union Square, Donny photographed Celebrate Flatiron Chefs for Serious Eats, Rachel made Sunday brunch at home and I co-hosted the fourth Bed-Stuy Crawl.

Elsewhere in the ML universe… In Los Angeles, Zach took his life into his hands by eating the monstrosity above, Jamie gorged on cheese covered chorizo, bacon and mushrooms at Plaza Garibaldi in Philly and Andrea hit the fro-yo bar at Duane Reade downtown.

Do you wonder what the ML contributors do when they’re not eating lunch in Midtown? (We’re actually pretty easy to stalk!)

Dinner at Joe Beef in Montreal. Photo by Clay Williams.

Rachel escaped the heat with some cold soba, Brian checked out new style smoked fish, Donny stopped by Lonestar Taco’s booth at New Amsterdam Market, Chris was unimpressed by Kristalbelli’s fancy Korean Barbecue, Blondie insisted that you need to eat at Talde, Brownie tried out the 99 cent ice cream truck and I recapped my birthday dinner at Montreal’s Joe Beef.

Elsewhere in the ML universe… In Los Angeles, Zach listed some sandwiches worth breaking the $10 mark for – along with some that aren’t, in Philly, Jamie had beer with lunch, and Downtown, Andrea tried out a new Greek cart with tasty sweets.

Do you wonder what the ML contributors do when they’re not eating lunch in Midtown? (We’re actually pretty easy to stalk!)

Egg and Chorizo Huarache, by Brownie.

Brian’s hunt for the best hot dogs in town took him to Bark in Brooklyn, Donny wasn’t impressed by the food at Brooklyn Crab, Rachel enjoyed her Saturday ritual of bagels and lox, Blondie gave the pizza at Artichoke another try, Brownie continued recipe testing for New York A La Cart and I recapped my dinner at Montreal’s Au Pied de Cochon.

Elsewhere in the ML universe… Zach tracked down six soup-free noodles in Los Angeles, Jamie had bulgogi kimchi cheese fries in Philly and Andrea snacked on Tamales down by the Brooklyn Bridge.

Do you wonder what the ML contributors do when they’re not eating lunch in Midtown? (We’re actually pretty easy to stalk!)

Pulling Taffy with Salty Road in the latest Edible Brooklyn. Photo by Clay Williams.

Brian ventured to The Bronx to try the pastrami and corned beef at Liebman’s Deli, Rachel surveyed her recent sandwiches from ‘Wichcraft, Donny had the pork chop special at Uncle Gussy’s, Blondie had a Big Gay Root Beer Float, Brownie is making cakes based on T-Shirts from Threadless and my photos are in a feature in the latest issue of Edible Brooklyn.

Elsewhere in the ML Universe… Andrea recommends the doubles at Nio’s Trinidadian Roti downtown, Jamie’s got the scoop on a free lunch in Philly and Zach’s complaining about lunch in Los Angeles…again.

Do you wonder what the ML contributors do when they’re not eating lunch in Midtown? (We’re actually pretty easy to stalk!)

Brownie homemade take on the Kimchi Taco Truck’s Korean BBQ Nachos

This week, Brian began his search for New York’s best hot dogs, Donny checked out the noodle counter at No Name Bar in Greenpoint and Rachel had brunch at Cafe Mogador. Meanwhile Blondie and Brownie were researching for their upcoming book “New York ala Cart” by learning about the roast strawberry gelato in Washington Square Park and testing recipes for the Korean BBQ Nachos from Kimchi Taco Truck’s and I spent the weekend eating my way through Montreal.

Elsewhere in the ML Universe… Andrea gets a first look at a patriotic new slider cart downtown, In Los Angeles, Zach found the secret to getting great Thai food in West Hollywood and in Philadelphia, guest blogger Zoe ate mounds of roast beef on a sandwich and fries.

Do you wonder what the ML contributors do when they’re not eating lunch in Midtown? (We’re actually pretty easy to stalk!)

Pork Jerky from Malaysia Beef Jerky in Chinatown. Photo by Brian.

Donny’s Foodaissance project took him into the bakery at Roberta’s, Brian had Malaysian pork jerky in Chinatown, Rachel cooked zucchini bites at home, Blondie reflected on her year in the NYU Food Studies program, Brownie tested the recipe for Big D’s Corncakes and I co-hosted the third Bed-Stuy Crawl.

Elsewhere in the ML universe… Andrea investigated Nio’s, a new Trinidadian truck downtown, Zach found fresh baked Laffa in Los Angeles, and in Philly, luncher John got the scoop on Lil Dan’s.