Ba mee from Larb Ubol in Hell’s Kitchen. Photo courtesy of EIT
If you like to eat, chances are you like to drink (read: a lot of you are freakin’ lushes), so I thought maybe it was time to introduce a happy hour column to the site. Every week, our Happy Hour Correspondent posts about a different bar in Midtown that fits the Midtown Lunch mentality: unhealthy food, not lame (unless it’s lame in a cool way), and most importantly… cheap.
A few Saturdays ago, I ran into some friends I consider to be pretty awesome catching a cab in my neighborhood. They were on their way to Midtown to have brunch at Lillie’s in Times Square, which they described as “beautiful” and “pretty cool”. Although Chris was unhappy with their hidden online prices, and Sarah was somewhat disappointed with the food quality in the Union Square location, I wanted to find out if their happy hour was anything to rave about.
Posted by jenjfen at 1:30 pm, July 26th, 2013 under Lillie's Victorian Bar & Restaurant, Midtown Happy Hour.
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.
Every Friday we go south of the ML boundaries in search of a delicious lunch. Sometimes it’s Murray Hill south or the Flatiron District, sometimes Gramercy and everything in between- but we just like to call it Flatiron Lunch.
I ran into a Chinese friend and her brother, who is a chef (well, really they are Los Angelenos with Chinese heritage), and they said something about Chinese dinner. Since she lives near 25th Street and 6 Avenue, I was hopeful she would give me a tip for an awesome Chinese restaurant nearby, but when I emailed her to get the details, I was so disappointed to learn the Chinese dinner had come from Chinatown. Not fair. But not surprising.
A years-long humble hotbed of great tortas and C grades from the DoH (as well as this reviewer’s first official article as an official ML contributor), Rinconcito Mexicano was found shuttered and empty this afternoon. DoH grades for the place haven’t been great lately, but there haven’t been any closings ordered, just violations (including, without any irony, unlicensed shellfish – don’t order the shrimp, gang). No signs, nothing – but you can still get your fix at Ranchito del Agave, or just catty-corner at the awesome and cheap La Montanita cart.
Posted by MJP at 1:38 pm, July 25th, 2013 under Las Poblanitas, Rinconcito Mexicano.
In May, we brought news of a new Lebanese truck, Bread & Olives. I’ve walked by the truck plenty of times – usually parked near 47th and Vanderbilt or on 46th street between 5th and 6th – but until now, we haven’t actually taken a look at their food.
After calls for information about the recent closing of Oriental Noodle Shop, we learned its neighbor Maharaja (aka Hurry & Tasty Curry) has also closed. One luncher wrote in to say the root of the reason behind the closing is the boutique hotel under construction across the street. The owners of the building believe they can attract more upscale businesses willing to pay higher rent. The usual story; all our favorite restaurants forced to leave due to rent increases. Sigh.
Now that we’ve finally cleared the horrible heat wave as of late, it’s worth mentioning that Tabata Noodle Restaurant, which is conveniently opening another location one long block away on 8th, not only has cold noodles but has just expanded their menu. Not to be missed is the Tan Tan Hiyashi – their awesome Tan Tan Men (spicy ground pork, sesame broth, scallions, and heaven in a bowl) writ cooled-down. Plus they have curry ramen too (think Go Go Curry in ramen with roast pork – aMAYzing)!
(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.
$1 Bluestone Lane Coffee Tomorrow and Thursday: Speaking of coffee, Melbourne inspired Bluestone Lane coffee (in the Meredith Bldg on 3rd btw. 49+50th) is having their grand opening this week, and to celebrate they'll be offering all Midtown Lunchers $1 off any coffee drink on the menu coffee drinks on their menu for just $1 all day Wednesday, July 24th and Thursday, July 25th. Enjoy!
Posted at 1:30 pm, July 23rd, 2013 | 1 Comment
