Midtown Lunch

Superman is Back!: Profiled Midtown Lunch'er "Lawrence" (aka NYCFoodGuy) is back after a four month hiatus. Read about his very first experience with Sichuan cuisine... a 13 course, free "press meal" at Lan Sheng (on 39th btw. 5+6th.)

No Schnitzel Today: The Schnitzel & Things Truck was going to try out a new spot today (maybe on 50th btw. 6+7th?) But after yesterday's "incident", they will be closed. They hope to be back tomorrow (on Park btw. 26+27th). [via ML Twitter Tracker]

Free Flatbread Alert: Today, from 2-5pm, Jamba Juice will be giving away their new "California Flatbreads" to the first 150 customers at each store.  Slice says "they taste like cardboard" but free food is free food, right?  Here's a list of participating Midtown locations>>

How to Become the Buffet Master: I thought I was the buffet master with my "How To Beat the Chinese Food Buffet" post, but this "All Inclusive Guide" branches out to include other types of buffets (pizza, sushi, and American), and expands on how to implement a good strategy. It's all pretty outstanding (except for the part about giving old people the right of way.)

Lunch Ledge Evolution: Remember the amazing advancement in street food eating technology known as the lunch ledge?  Well, it's still not available for purchase, but the prototype is evolving.  Now it's made of metal, and you can stick it on the side of a car!

OBAO Only Open For Dinner This Week: This sad info just in from the OBAO folks: "The opening hours will be dinner only for about a week (5pm-11pm)." That suuuucks. They did however send us the Salad, Appetizer, and (Midtown Lunch friendly) Wok portion of the menu. It's been added to this morning's post>>

Carb on Carb Hotness: We're no stranger to the Jamaican patty/coco bread sandwich (you can get them at the Dutchy, Caribbean Spice, and Golden Krust) but I'm always up for some more hot and spicy, carb on carb action! Bionic Bites is the latest blogger to discover the deliciousness. Has anybody tried the Jerk Pan version? Their patties are amazing, but don't know about their coco bread.

Rock Center Pret Reinstates Discount: According to Brownie the Pret a Manger in Rockefeller Center is once again accepting the Rock Center Privilege Card (you get a 10% discount.) Apparently if you work in Rock Center, and don't have a card, you can contact your HR department about getting one. [Blondie and Brownie]

Free Pizza Sample Alert (for Broadway Lovers!): Desserts isn't the only freebies happening this afternoon. Two Boots (on 9th Ave btw. 44+45th) is unveiling a new BBQ Chicken Pizza with green tasso onions and a special Pesto Sicilian crust today at 5:30pm.  There will be free samples, and you can meet the cast of the B'way show Finian's Rainbow (the pizza is called "Old Devil Moon). Musically inclined freeloaders, engage?

Free Dessert Reminder: The Time Warner Center/Shops at Columbus Circle will be lighting their "holiday stars" tonight, and to celebrate they'll be giving out desserts from some of their restaurants.  I don't know about holiday stars, but I'll take a double truffle brownie from Porterhouse. [Circle of Taste]