Midtown Lunch

Omar Quits Little Morocco Again!?: According to a post today in the forums, the word on the street is that Omar got into a fight with the owner of Little Morocco (on 39th & 7th) and has quit again.  Apparently it was over all the awesome food he had been serving in addition to the standard halal chicken and lamb plates. This just the latest part of a saga that stretches back two years ago, but seemed to be over when Omar returned the cart in April.

Don’t Forget to Get A Free Scoop on Your Waffle Today: It's almost as if Wafels & Dinges ordered this heatwave to publicize their new ice cream flavors. Just a friendly reminder... today's the day you can beat the heat by getting a free scoop when you purchase a waffle at one of their truck locations between the hour of 12:21 and 1:21. Both trucks plan to be in Midtown West - one at 52nd bw 6th and 7th; the other on 46th and 6th. But be sure to double check the Twitter Tracker to make sure they stay put.

Buy One Get One Free Fresh Chopped Coconut Water from Glaze: In honor (?) of the massive heat wave sweeping the city right now, Glaze Teriyaki (on Lex btw. 54+55th) has decided to offer a buy one get one free deal on their fresh chopped coconuts ($4) from now until Friday. Sweaty freeloaders, engage...

More Free Sweet Stuff From Sweetery: Last week it was horse cookies from America's Best Racing, this week the Sweetery is handing out free ice pops (just in time for this sweltering heat) with Clinique. Today, they'll be near 59th & 5th from 9:30am to 10:30am, near 35th and 7th from 11:30-2:30 and near Lex and 59th from 3-5pm. Tomorrow, it's 39th and 5th from 12:30 - 2:30 and 35th and 7th again from 3-5. After your ice pop, they recommend coming in to the nearby Clinique counter at Macy or Bloomingdale's and trying on one of their new lip balms. Um, I think the free ice pop will be moisturizer enough, thank you very much!

Beacon’s Side Door Open for Business: Just an FYI... Beacon's Side Door (on 56th btw. 5+6th) is open once again, serving up tasty burgers and pig sandwiches for the hungry summer crowds. We've had some pretty good experiences here in the past, and hopefully this season will be no exception. Welcome back, Side Door!

Schnitzel, Grilled Cheese, Lobster and More: Munchie Mobile, Schnitzel & Things, and Coolhaus are on 46th & Vanderbilt, Crisp on Wheels is on 49th btw. 6+7th, Gorilla Cheese and Chinese Mirch are on 47th & Park, Red Hook Lobster Pound is on 50th btw. 6+7th, Seoul Food is on 51st & Park, Domo Taco is on 38th & B'way. As always make sure to check the ML Twitter Tracker before heading out.

Taste of Times Square Returns TODAY: Just a friendly reminder that the Taste of Times Square food festival hits midtown today, June 11. It's setting up on W. 46th between Broadway and 9th Ave and runs from 5pm to 9pm.

Dutch Herring Lands in Midtown: According to yesterday's Times, fresh Dutch herring is once again making its annual special appearance on NYC menus. The Grand Central Oyster Bar will have a special of $7 for 2 fillets or $7.95 for herring salad through June 22. There is also a $35 herring prix fixe option at Aquavit on 55th, out of our price range but mmmm....so much herring! The Dutch girl in me has wanted to try this every year but for some reason I always miss it. Not this time!

Sweetery’s Free Cookie Giveaway Continues: Don't forget that Sweetery is giving away free horse cookies to celebrate this weekend's Belmont Stakes.  Today they'll be on Park and 52nd from Noon to 2pm, and on 42nd btw. 5+6th Ave. from 2:30 to 4. And tomorrow they'll be on Lex btw. 52+53rd from 8-9:30, 7th Ave. btw. 36+37th from 10-11:30, 32nd & 7th Ave. from Noon to 2pm and 42nd & Times Sq from 2:30-4pm

If You Like Food and You Like Hip Hop: Zach, the fat founder of this website, just officially launched his Food is the New Rock podcast from Los Angeles.  First guest?  Pulitzer Prize winning food writer Jonathan Gold talking about his early days as a hip hop writer for the Weekly, going to BBQs at Eazy E's house, getting nicknamed "Nervous Cuz" by Dr. Dre, shadowing Snoop during the making of Doggystyle, and getting stink eye from Suge Night.