Midtown Lunch

Mentioned in the forums, and confirmed by the photo, Panda Restaurant (the Chinese food/Italian food mashup on 46th btw. 5+6th) has closed. It always saddens me to see a Chinese food place of any kind fail, but this isn’t much of a surprise- Panda just wasn’t really that good. And if I’m [...]

I’m sorry, I couldn’t help it. I have a problem. The funny thing is others stopped by the newly opened Panda International (on 46th btw. 5+6th), took one look at the food, and walked out. From Lunch’er “Gustad”
“Went with some coworkers, and just as we were walking in, 3 guys walked out [...]

via NYC Foodie: “It is now officially called Panda International Restaurant (not Chinese)…that’s actually kind of scary!! It looks open-but shitty.” Shitty in a good way (see today’s previous post), or shitty shitty? I’m still not deterred.

Neither of the two new places we thought may open today are opening. The new location of Crisp (on 40th btw. 6+B’way) didn’t get the visit from the gas company they were promised, so they’re planning on opening next Monday.  Panda Restaurant (on 46th btw. 5+6th) said they need one more day, but will definitely [...]

So it’s not a Panda Express, but I suppose we’re getting closer.  Chuan Garden (on 46th btw. 5+6th) is finally reopening as “Panda Restaurant”.  Thanks to Profiled Midtown Lunch’er Josh from NYCFoodie, who sent along the photo above.  No word on whether or not it is the same owners, same food, or when it’s going [...]