Midtown Lunch

Couldn’t help but notice that DOH letter grades are starting to pop up all over Midtown.  Unsurprisingly, the ultra clean looking Zibetto Espresso Bar got an A, as did E-Mo in Koreatown.  But we’re a little more interested in the grades that will gross out our boring co-workers (like seeing a Cafe Metro or McDonald’s with a C), or something that would be shocking to Midtown Lunchers (like Ying Du getting an A).  Seen anything interesting?  Post it in the comments, or send us a photo…

As if I needed more reasons to stalk the ML Twitter Tracker (hopefully it will be fixed soon!), this week it brought me news of several new lunch menu items from the Eggs Travaganza Cart (on 52nd and Park). These are the same folks that brought me that de-freaking-licious Bacon and Chorizo Grilled Cheese sandwich, so naturally I had to check it out.
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Because of yesterday’s oauthcalypse the ML Twitter Tracker is on the fritz… but here is what we know so far today. QBA Kitchen will be on 44th btw. 5+6th is on 47th btw. Park+5th, Rickshaw is on 57th & 8th, Mexicue is on 52nd and Park, Eddie’s Pizza is on 52nd and 6th, Street Sweets is on 52nd and Lex, and Cupcake Stop is on 58th and 8th. We’ll update this post as more info comes in. (And if there are any oauth experts out there, looking for some freelance work, email us!)

A new cart called “Grill & Noodle” has popped up right next to the Daisy May’s BBQ Cart on 50th and 6th Ave. According to Lunch’er “Matt Z” yesterday was their second day parking in that spot and the owner said they would try and park there again today. The menu is a Japanese/Chinese hybrid with lo mein, casanova chicken and steak (whatever the hell that is!) and teppanyaki. Early adopters, let us know how it is in the comments.

• Darbar Grill is better than Darbar [Midtown Eating]
• Gray’s Papaya on 37th and 8th is selling 50 cent hot dogs [Midtown Eating]
• My office is moving to 46th and Park… [Midtown Eating]
• Want to meet some Downtown Lunchers for drinks tomorrow? [Downtown Connections]

I’m sure you’re all tired of hearing us harp about Tri-Tip Grill, but I simply had to shamelessly brag about show you guys what happens when you combine one of those Groupon-like daily deals with the Tuesday Tri-Tip feast. For a paltry $15, we just picked up $30 worth of food, split amongst 4 people ($3.75 per head), and came out with more food than any of us could finish. This included the whole Tri-Tip, an XL mashed potato, a large order of their onion straws, a side of roasted veggies, and a small order of french fries. Even at full price ($8 each) it wouldn’t have been a terrible deal.  For $4, it’s a straight up crime.   (And if for some reason you missed the two Tri Tip coupons we posted last week, you have nobody to blame but yourself!)

Related:
Tri Tip Grill’s Tuesday Special is a Feast For 3

Every Tuesday we turn over the site to a different Midtown Lunch’er for his or her recommendations for the best lunch in Midtown. This week it’s Emily, a student who has a couple of good recommendations for Midtown South…

Name: Emily

Age: 21

Occupation: Student, studying mechanical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania

Where in Midtown do you Work?: I interned at ThomasNet in Penn Plaza this summer, and discovered Midtown Lunch after exhausting Google Maps’ results for “FOOD NEAR 8TH AND 34TH.” Unfortunately, my 10 weeks at ThomasNet were already coming to a close by then, so I tried to hit as many highlighted lunches as possible in my few remaining weeks. I learned a lot, though!

Favorite Kind of Food: CARBS. Preferably beige ones. Noodles, potatoes, rice, bread, you name it.

Least Favorite Kind of Food: Super spicy

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Midtown: Mooncake Foods on 30th between 7th and 8th. Try the Buckwheat Noodle Salad with chicken or tofu, or the Seared Tuna & Arugula Salad. The prices are totally outrageous (the good kind), both for lunch and dinner. I’ve also heard magical things about the Miso-Glazed Salmon but never got to try it myself. I have a feeling it might be worth a trip over on the Bolt Bus, though!

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