Midtown Lunch

On the ML Twitter Tracker: Palenque is on 51st and Park, Eddie's Pizza is on 46th & 6th, Comme Ci Comme Ca is on 52nd & Park, Seoul Food is on 51st & Park, Domo Taco is on 47th & Park, Our Heroes is on 51st btw. Mad+Park, and as promised yesterday, Sweetery is going from location to location handing out free Belmont Stakes cookies. But if you were hoping to try Uncle Gussy's new gelato, don't bother.  All the talk of rain kept them from making it.  [ML Twitter Tracker]

Half Off Jiannetto’s Pizza Truck: In the mood for some pizza from a truck today? Pay $6 for $12 worth of food at Jiannetto's Pizza Truck on our deals page. Maybe you've been meaning to try their vodka slice ... or, if cheeseless pizza isn't your thing, try the chicken parm hero. Whatever your pleasure, this 50% off Jiannetto's deal is a good one if you're jonesing for a taste of Italy!

52nd Street Potbelly Opens Tomorrow: The branch of Potbelly we told you about back in April (the one on 52nd btw. Lex+3rd) opens tomorrow, June 5th.  Are people still excited about this place or has it just become a glorified Subway with a secret menu for fatsos?  Feel free to sound off in the comments.

The Rain Isn’t Keeping the Food Trucks Away Today: On the ML Twitter Tracker... Feed Your Hole is on 46th & Vanderbilt, Luke's Lobster is on 47th & Vanderbilt, Rickshaw is on 40th & Park, Big D's Grub is on 53rd & Lex, Bian Dang is on 50th btw 6+7th, Palenque is on 51st btw Park+Mad, Korilla is considering 45th & 5th, Phil's Steaks and Bob & Jo's are on 46th & 5th, Mexico Blvd is on 47th & Lex, and lunch at Go Go Curry is free if you download the Level Up app,

Get Some Korilla, Seoul Food, Cinnamon Snail And More: Korilla is on 46th & Vanderbilt, Rickshaw is on 40th & Park, Eddie's Pizza is on 46th btw. 5+6th, Crisp on Wheels is on 53rd btw. Park+Mad, Domo Taco is on Park btw. 46+47th, Comme Ci Comme Ca is on 52nd & Park, one of the Wafels & Dinges carts is on 52nd btw. 3+Lex, Seoul Food is on 51st & Park, Cinnamon Snail is on 55th & Bway, and Fun Buns is in the Flatiron.  Make you sure you check the ML Twitter Tracker before heading out.

Don’t Let a Little Rain Scare You Off: Crisp on Wheels is on 49th btw. 6+7th, Urban Lobster Shack is on 51st and 7th, Chinese Mirch is on 47th & Vandy, Red Hook Lobster is on 50th & 6th, Gorilla Cheese is on 47th & Park, Domo Taco is on 38th & B'way, Cinnamon Snail is on Park btw. 46+47th, and Feed Your Hole is on 46th btw. 5+6th.  But make sure you check the ML Twitter Tracker before heading out.

Celebrate ‘wichcraft’s Birthday With a $9 Classic Combo: It's 'wichcraft's 9th birthday this week so to celebrate they've decide to offer a special combo all week long.  Get one of their classic sandwiches (turkey, tuna, pork & coppa or goat cheese) plus a peanut butter or chocolate cream 'wich and an iced tea or lemonade for just $9.  The lunch special is good through May 25th at all locations.

Bistro Truck and More in Midtown Today: It looks like the beautiful weather have brought many trucks our way. On the ML Twitter Tracker today, Bistro Truck makes a rare visit tp 47th btw Park+Mad with a new roasted lamb shoulder, Luke's is on 46th and Vandy, Red Hook Lobster is on 47th and Lex, and Urban Lobster Shack os on 52nd btw. 6+7th. Kimchi Truck and Bian Dang are on 47th and Park, Phil's Steaks and Seoul Food are on 51st and Park, Comme Ci is on 36th and B'way, and Wafels & Dinges can be had on 40th and Park or on 49th and 3rd.

Shorty’s Mobile Arrives in Midtown: We told you on Monday that well-liked bar/Philly sandwich joint Shorty's would be launching a truck this week. Well, they are making their Midtown debut as we speak. According to their Twitter feed, they were planning to set up on 47th and Park starting at 11am this morning, but you'll probably want to check their feed again (or the ML Twitter Tracker) before heading out. Also they're offering a deal today that if you buy any sandwich, you get a card for a free pint of Shorty's Amber Ale (presumably only available at one of the storefronts). Early adopters, let us know how it is in the comments.

Get 50% Off OBAO: Ever since Obao opened 2 1/2 years ago on 53rd btw. 2+3rd we've always been fans.  Anna was a fan of their beef salad, and Rachel liked their Pho Bo, and now you can get either for half price by heading to our deals page: Get $30 worth of food from Obao for just $15.  The downsides?  The deal is only good after 2pm on weekdays, but can be used all weekend long.