Midtown Lunch Forums: Recent Topics

"Fresh-N-Fast Burger?" by ACSlaterJeans

ACSlaterJeans — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:13:51 +0000

Anyone ever hear of it? Sign is up across from my office on 23rd and park. Google search only pulls up this:

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fbh/1438981949.html

"ZachSpotting" by adamprato

adamprato — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:34:14 +0000

What random (not preplanned meetup) have you run into Zach?

For some reason (my next topic post), I went to the Big Apple BBQ today. I was on the "fast pass" line for Bob Gibson's (pulled pork) as Zach passed me to get stuff for his family. (My first time meeting him).

What's your ZachSpotting story?

"Tipping on alcohol at a restaurant" by sushiburger

sushiburger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:49 +0000

I read an article once (I think Food and Wine, but I don't really remember) where a writer went to celebrate and bought two expensive bottles of wine. The bottles of wine were more expensive than the food ordered. However, the waiter, after bringing over the bottles and opening it, never really did anything. When the guy was leaving, he tipped 20% for the food, but didn't tip on the wine. When the waiter followed him out to ask him if there was anything wrong, the man replied no. The waiter continued and asked, then why did he tipped so little, and an argument ensued over the tip on the wine. The man was pissed off and crossed off the tip on the credit card bill and replaced it with 0%.

Is there a rule for this? Do you just tip 20% on the wine no matter what? For $40 bottles, this is not that big of a deal, but at several hundred (or thousand) it is.. so i was just wondering if there was some sort of rule for tipping on alcohol...

"DocChuck" by Fred

Fred — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:42:21 +0000

In the comments on a fairly recent MTL entry (http://midtownlunch.com/2009/10/23/midtown-links-the-chicken-pot-pie-edition/), Zach indicated he was considering banning me and DocChuck as he is "sick of the same back and forth every day"

I understand this concern, and promised in a subsequent comment that I would cease and desist; and I have kept that promise

I will confine my comments on DocChuck (& his many alternate login identities) here, and intend it to serve as a reference on the subject

Full disclosure:
1) I'd like to see DocChuck banned from this website, just as he is from most other well written food websites, like SE and OTB
2) I (like DocChuck) am not located in NYC, but I like to read about NYC, especially it's food scene. Also, this website is very enjoyable to read

"Napkin Bib FAIL: Grease Stains" by mghu777

mghu777 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:18 +0000

So I figure this place would be the best source to ask this since I am sure some experienced street meat eaters would surely have the answer. So I am about to eat my street meat with all the ready precautions at my desk. Tarp-like layer of napkins? Check. Napkin bib? Check. Tucked tie in shirt? Check. BIG pile of napkins at the ready? Check. So I dive right in. I am trying to be careful and thoroughly enjoying my meal. And then, stuff happens. Smelly greasy stuff that makes street meat so f'ing good. And it's on all the places where my napkin bib is not. What's worse is that I am without the emergency office shirt or a suit jacket which I would undoubtedly use to hide my plebeian culinary shame. So with the office supplies and kitchen resources, how can I get rid of these stains?

"Kwik Meal Pasta" by Rizzo

Rizzo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:01 +0000

Just walked past the Kwik Meal Pasta and I stopped to have a look. He offered me a taste of the pasta and it was delicious. The chicken had nice mediterranean spices and the sauce was slightly spicy - as has been described here.

I was not that hungry because I had already had lunch. So, I brought back the rest to the office and gave my coworkers a taste. All were impressed.

I know I sound like a shill - I am not. I felt that I should write something because he gave me free pasta (even refused to let me pay.)

"Kool Bloo (2nd Ave., 38th/39th Sts.)" by tnagumo

tnagumo — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:19:58 +0000

Hi, all,

I know this place is technically out of bounds, but have you heard of/been to this place? I saw and picked up their "Free Milk Shake" flyer on my way back from lunch today (posted on a lamp post at 2nd and 42nd) and was curious. They appear to have four locations but the one closest to my work is in Murray Hill (719 2nd Ave. between 38th/39th Sts.).

Takako

"Company moving to 53rd street and Park ave" by mkim1206

mkim1206 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:54:08 +0000

What's my lunch options now?

"Mission burrito drool" by stevenp

stevenp — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:07:16 +0000

Just had my very first real Mission burrito ever (at Taqueria Can-cun here in SF) and burritos will never be the same. I actually had the super breakfast burrito--it was incredibly massive and delicious, and was only $6. I'll be back there soon for an al pastor or beef tongue burrito, although I may not eat again until tomorrow. (I think I'll pass on the beef brains option!). Seriously, these burritos are massive and tasty. Chipotle should be ashamed for serving those fat cilantro-laced rice balls wrapped in a tortilla (except that they are laughing at their suckers^h^h^h^customers all the way to the bank). Why can't someplace in NYC figure out how to make and sell these awesome burrito creations?

"Is There a "Hot Soup" cart near your office?" by Zach Brooks

Zach Brooks — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:38:22 +0000

I always wanted to compile a list of where all the "Hot Soup" carts are. You know the ones I'm talking about, right? With the giant red sign that says "Hot Soup". If there's one near your office please post it below? (But only the you've seen recently, becaue they've been known to move.)

I know of two for sure...

45th btw. 5+6th

and

52nd btw. 6+7th

Anybody else got one?