Last Friday, the Midtown location of Roti Mediterranean Grill (43rd btw 3rd+Lex) finally opened. So, how does Roti’s build-your-own concept stand up? Pretty well, as it turns out.
Posted by Dan at 11:45 am, October 17th, 2013 under 43rd btw. Lex+3rd, Roti Mediterranean Grill.
Midtown will be welcoming a new lunch restaurant later this week, when Roti Mediterranean Grill opens on 43rd St. (btw 3rd+Lex) on Friday. Roti is a build-your-own type of place that offers “healthful” Mediterranean cuisine, including pita sandwiches, salads, and rice platters. Andrea has been to the location downtown if you’re interested in reading more. And in celebration of the new location, Roti will be giving away free lunch for a year to one lucky winner, plus free lunch for a month for 10 more. Enter to win here.
Roti Mediterranean Grill, 142 E. 43rd Street (btw. Lex+3rd)
Posted by Dan at 11:03 am, October 7th, 2013 under 43rd btw. Lex+3rd, Roti Mediterranean Grill.
Earlier this month, we reported that Crisp‘s 3rd Ave. location closed after their lease ran out. We were sad to see them go, but before it can really set in, Crisp Express opened this week on 43rd St. (btw 3rd+Lex), where Simply Sliders used to be. Their menu looks smaller than before (it is ‘Express’ after all), offering a few different falafel sandwiches, hummus, and salads. So we’ve got out gourmet falafel back in Midtown East, but we’ve lost our sliders. Are you happy with the trade?
Posted by Dan at 11:32 am, September 25th, 2013 under 44th btw Lex+3rd, Crisp, Falafel, Simply Sliders.
Got some bad news from a couple of tipsters at the end of last week. Gourmet falafel chain Crisp has closed it’s 3rd Ave. location (btw 43rd+44th). According to the sign seen above, their lease is up and they’ve chosen not to renew it. Sure, their falafel was overpriced, but some of their more inventive offerings were pretty damned good (I personally enjoyed the Africa), and it was one of the only places I know of that let you add french fries inside your sandwich. Their location on West 40th is still open, but they’ll be missed over on 3rd.
Posted by Dan at 11:30 am, September 9th, 2013 under *3rd Ave. btw 43+45th, Crisp, Falafel.
Simply Sliders, the closet-sized kitchen on 43rd St. (btw. 3rd+Lex), has expanded its menu of belly bombers, and since I was a big fan of their original offerings, I had to try them out. The results were good.
Posted by Dan at 11:30 am, July 26th, 2013 under 43rd btw. Lex+3rd, Burger, Simply Sliders.
(Brownie spotted Hoda one day, I’m holding out for Jimmy Fallon)
A sure sign of summer is the reopening of the Rockefeller Center Greenmarket (Rockefeller Plaza btn 50+51st) this morning at 8am. The market will run every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am until 4pm with a rotating roster of Greenmarket regulars, until August 30th. Time to gorge yourself with apple cider doughnuts and whoopie pies all in the name of supporting your local foodshed. Extra bonus points if you spot an NBC celebrity!
Check out the whole daily schedule of vendors after the jump…
Posted by Blondie at 9:00 am, July 24th, 2013 under *Rockefeller Center, Greenmarket.
Bento Sushi is new to Midtown East, but not to Manhattan. We’ve covered the Canadian chain over the past few years, enjoying their rice and noodle-based dishes while shrugging at their sushi. Let’s face it, MLers just aren’t the type to go wild over packaged, refrigerated sushi. So how is Bento’s new outpost on 3rd Ave. (btw 43rd+44th)?
Posted by Dan at 11:30 am, July 16th, 2013 under *3rd Ave. btw 43+45th, Japanese, Sushi, Sushi! by Bento Nouveau.
Sushi aficionados of Midtown East, take heart. Bento Sushi, the new iteration of Sushi by Bento Nouveau we told you about back in April, is now open on 3rd Ave. btw. 43rd+44th. We’ll have a review up soon, but if there are any early adopters out there, let us know how it is.
Posted by Dan at 9:00 am, July 11th, 2013 under *3rd Ave. btw 43+45th, Japanese, Sushi, Sushi! by Bento Nouveau.
I think it’s safe to say summer has officially begun, and there are few better ways to beat the summer heat than ice cream. Lunchers in Midtown East now have one more option for that frozen treat: 5th Avenue Chocolatiere (which is ironically located on 3rd Ave. btw 43rd+44th) is serving ice cream and gelato. A small will cost only $1.75 and a large just $3.00, so you won’t have to break the bank for a cold afternoon dessert.
Early adopters, let us know how it is…
Posted by Dan at 2:18 pm, June 27th, 2013 under *3rd Ave. btw 43+45th.
Just a friendly reminder for those who missed the news last week… Grand Central Terminal turns 100 years old this year, and as part of the celebration a lot of the retailers are rolling back their prices to 1913 levels today only. You’ll be able to get a 19 cent piece of cheesecake at Grand Central Oyster Bar (dine in only, with the purchase of an entree), a 10 cent bambini scoop of Ciao Bella Gelato (from 1-3pm only), a 5 cent cup of coffee from Financier Patisserie (from Noon to 1pm only) and a bunch more food and non-food deals. For a complete list, check out their website.
Posted by The ML Team at 9:00 am, June 12th, 2013 under *Grand Central Terminal.
