Midtown Lunch

Yakitori Totto is Now Open For Lunch: Grub Street is reporting the huge news that Yakitori Totto (on 55th btw. 7+8th) is now open from 11:30am to 2pm. Considering how expensive it is for dinner, I'm guessing there's no way it's cheap enough to be a real Midtown Lunch, but if you're into grilled Japanese meat on a stick there are few better places in NYC. Now if we could just get Sake Bar Hagi to follow suit.

Last Chance For Free Dinner (and Wine): Just a friendly reminder... today is the last day to sign up to win free dinner at Lily's in the Roger Smith Hotel, and free wine with Gary Vaynerchuck as part of Wine Library TV's New York Week. Freeloaders, what the hell are you waiting for?

What Could You Possibly Learn From Me?: Shockingly Whole Foods Bowery Culinary Center thinks the answer to that question is something, because they've asked me to host a "Crash Course in Food Blogging" on October 1st at 7pm. Topics will include "How did this shmuck get so lucky?" and "Why doesn't anybody care what *I* ate for lunch?" It's $25, and those of you who have blogs or want to start a blog can sign up here.

Delicious Rock Center Greenmarket Finds: In case you missed it, Blondie and Brownie were all about the Rock Center Greenmarket last week- writing about the Pennsylvania Dutch treats available on Wednesdays and Thursdays,and the Valley Sheperd Creamery gelato available on Fridays.

Dessert Truck Looks for Storefront Outside Midtown: We should probably give up hope of the Dessert Truck returning to Midtown.  Chef Jerome confirms to Fork in the Road that he probably won't try to renew their revoked permit, and instead is looking for a storefront in the LES or Village. Not a surprise. Midtown is expensive, and only seems to attract the touristy crap.

Taiwanese Fried Chicken is Back?: After missing two Midtown days in the shop the NYC Cravings Truck is back, and to make up for it they are attempting to park on 48th & 6th. Awhile back Jiannetto's tried parking on that block, and lasted a day or two before being chased away by building security. You might want to follow their Twitter before heading out.

More on This Kolache Thing: If your curiosity was piqued by yesterday's Kolache Mama news, here's a bit more info about these crazy pastries... Eating in Translation wrote about this OG European kolache from the Czech Independence Fair a few years ago, and Lisa the Homesick Texan has this post about the version that has become popular in her home state.

Free & Creepy Lunch Delivery: Our Friday Happy Hour Correspondent Mamacita uncovered this brilliant ad on Craigslist yesterday: "I am very submissive and eager to please a woman or group of working women at the office. I can deliver your lunch or coffee and a gift of appreciation... for you and your co-workers... I am professionally dressed and always discreet." Available in Midtown or Downtown ladies!!!

Papa Perrone is Back on Tuesday: Fans of the pizza, crazy sandwiches, and Uncle Louie G's ice from the Papa Perrone Truck (which has been on vacation for a week and a half) will be happy to hear this news via twitter: they're back tomorrow (Tuesday) on 55th btw. Mad+Park.

Schnitzel & Things Joins NYC Cravings in the Shop: A quick look at the ML Twitter Tracker uncovered this news today: The Cupcake Stop Truck will be coming to Midtown this afternoon, but the NYC Cravings Truck and the Schnitzel and Things Truck are both in the shop.