Midtown Lunch

Burger Heaven on Celebrity Apprentice: Remember back in October when Cyndi Lauper, Sharon Osbourne, and Bret Michaels were spotted working at Burger Heaven locations all over Midtown for an episode of Celebrity Apprentice? Well, according to Grub Street, the episodes are finally airing on Sunday night. I guess we'll finally get to see if Lunch'er Scott really tipped Cindy Lauper $300.

The Plaza Food Court: We still don't know if the Todd English designed food court in the Plaza hotel is going to have any Midtown Lunch'ish options, but if you're curious what it's going to look like, Grub Street has artist renderings of the space.

The Oinker Has Arrived: On the ML Twitter Tracker this morning... Street Sweets has moved to Midtown East today, parking on 52nd and Lex. Cupcake Stop is on 60th, Schnitzel will be in the Flatiron, and it's confirmed... Frites N Meats is on 52nd and 6th, and are serving the Oinker (a pork burger topped with bacon and cheese.)

Frites N Meats To Attempt Midtown Today: It's confirmed... barring any issues with parking (and you know it's going to happen) the Frites N Meats Truck will be in Midtown today.  They're hoping to park either on 51st or 52nd Street near 6th Ave.  To confirm, check their Twitter account or the ML Twitter Tracker.  We wish them the best of luck...

Lunchers Strike Fear in Kyochon: As of right now Kyochon (on 5th Ave. btw 32+33rd) is still not open, and even though they might open later on today they've decided to hold off on opening for lunch until later in the week ("maybe Friday or Saturday"). As disappointing as that is, it's the smart move.  Midtown Lunch'ers can get pretty rowdy on opening day.

Prime Rib Hash!?!: This is *way* out of the Midtown Lunch price range (at $16.50) but if you're looking for a splurge lunch the prime rib hash at Keen's Steakhouse looks like a total winner (for everybody except your arteries.)

Schnitzel Threats: It's a slow morning on the ML Twitter Tracker, but there are a few things of note...  NYC Cravings is taking the day off, but the Treats Truck is on 55th and the Schnitzel Truck is on 52nd- although they're complaining that the spot has been slow lately and if it doesn't pick up they're going to switch things up soon.

Saveur Editor is a Midtown Lunch’er: Not only does Saveur Editor James Oseland know the best Thai food spots in L.A., but he knows a bit about Midtown Lunch'ing as well.  He filled out a food diary for Grub Street last week, and revealed that he not only enjoys the bentos from Yagura (on 41st btw. Mad+5th) but that Han Ah Reum (on 32nd btw. B'way+5th) is a Saveur mag go-to lunch.

Japadog Heard Our Prayers!: JVNY is reporting that Japadog is considering opening a stand in New York City (followed, possibly, by a brick and mortar store.) They say it's because of all their high profile coverage during the olympics, but we like to think it's because Midtown Lunch asked them to... two and a half years ago!

Lenten Lunch: Looking for a non-meat lunch today?  Here are some good suggestions. Also, Jiannetto's Pizza (on 47th btw. Park+Lex) is hawking their shrimp parm heroes and vodka pizza over on the ML Twitter Tracker.