Archive for 'Asides'
NYC Foodies Know Kim’s Cart & Djerdan: This week's of issue Time Out New York has a quiz to test your NYC food knowledge, and while a lot of the questions are kind of tough two should be pretty easy for Midtown Lunchers. You just have to know what Kim's Aunt Kitchen Cart (on 46th and 6th) and Djerdan (on 38th btw. 7+8th) are famous for. Take the quiz now>>
Posted at 8:30 am, January 20th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Are You a Profile Addict?: Tuesdays just got 3 times as good for those who can't get enough of the Profiled Midtown Lunch'ers. Now that Midtown Lunch covers three cities, there are three profiles! Check out Downtown Lunch'er Yvo and Philly Lunch'er Earl.
Posted at 1:30 pm, January 19th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Waffle Throwdown: Back in October Bobby Flay took on the Wafels & Dinges cart in a Throwdown, and the episode will finally air tomorrow night. Unlike the Dessert Truck throwdown, where the results were pretty much leaked immediately, this one has been kept under wraps. The show airs Wednesday night at 9pm on the Food Network.
Posted at 8:30 am, January 19th, 2010 | 3 Comments
Free Soup Alert: Just got word from @MychaelS that Hale & Hearty is opening a new location on 40th btw. Mad+5th and they're giving away free soup until 2pm today, and then again from 4pm to 6pm. The official grand opening is on Monday. Freeloaders engage...
Posted at 12:50 pm, January 15th, 2010 | 1 Comment
More on Boi Noodles: Got a bit more info on Boi Noodles, the pho place set to open on 40th btw. 7+8th. They're shooting for an April opening, and the menu will have pho, bun, sandwiches, and more. In related news Boi Sandwich (on 3rd btw. 44+45th) has added 3 new banh mi to their menu including a smoked duck banh mi (!?) and a traditional "Saigon" banh mi.
Posted at 8:30 am, January 15th, 2010 | 0 Comments
New Fancy Steak Spot Will Include “STKout”: Normally a fancy Downtown steak spot opening in the Grace Building (on 43rd and 6th) wouldn't make ML news, but according to Grub Street the new Midtown location of STK will include a "takeout kiosk" that will serve “more casual fare, such as sandwiches". Could be good...
Posted at 1:30 pm, January 14th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Twitter Tracker: Pizza by Cer Te isn't open yet, but you can get a sneak peak at their artichoke buffalo pizza today on 55th btw. 5+6th. Also on the ML Twitter Tracker... Cravings is on 53rd, Schnitzel is on 48th and has veal, Street Sweets is on 50th, and Cupcake Stop is in the Flatiron with Jets Cupcakes.
Posted at 11:15 am, January 14th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Jamaican Dutchy Will Return On Monday: Great news for jerk chicken fans! After a 2 1/2 month absence, the Jamaican Dutchy will return to 51st and 7th Ave. on Monday. That will be a nice consolation prize for anybody who is stuck working on MLK day.
Posted at 9:45 am, January 14th, 2010 | 0 Comments
Cinnabon Lip Balm?!?: I fully admit the Cinnabon smell in the subway of Rock Center is intoxicating, but I can't imagine having that smell under my nose all day long. And yet they thought it was a good idea to invent this.
Posted at 2:45 pm, January 13th, 2010 | 1 Comment
$1 Oatmeal Alert: After yesterday afternoon's oatmeal/sardines post, I can't imagine how anybody could eat oatmeal... but if you're in the mood oatmeal is just $1 at Jamba Juice today (and every Wednesday through Feb. 3rd.) [89th and Broke]
Posted at 9:30 am, January 13th, 2010 | 2 Comments
