Archive for 'At Lunch Now'

At Lunch Now: Cameras at Biryani Cart; Shake Shack Pandemonium

Blondie is hanging at the Biryani Cart right now (on 46th and 6th), which is being filmed by Food Network Canada for a upcoming series on food carts. (And at Noon they were looking for people to eat on camera!)  Lunchtime is usually a little hectic at the Biriyani Cart, but it’s child’s play compared to what’s going on at the new Shake Shack over on 8th Ave. right now…

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At Lunch Now: Bryant Park is a Madhouse With Chick Fil A Freeloaders


Chick Fil A Giveaway in Bryant Park. Photo courtesy of Ex_Flexitarian

Wow. Just… wow.

Was it worth it?

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At Lunch Now: Free People’s Pops Line is Moving Quick

You’ve only got 30 minutes to score a free People’s Pop (on 47th btw. 2+3rd).  The line is long, but it’s moving quick (about 5 mins to score your free popsicle) and the flavors are blueberry lavender & raspberry peach.  Don’t think you can make it by 1:30pm?  You have an extra 30 minutes to score the free mister softee being handed out on 40th and 2nd (They’ll be there until 2pm.)

At Lunch Now: Jersey Based QBA Cuban Kitchen Truck Spotted in Midtown

Just got word from a tipster that the New Jersey based QBA Cuban Kitchen Truck (which was spotted Downtown a few weeks ago) is parked on 48th and 6th Ave. right now.  Not sure how long their 1st foray in the belly of the Midtown beast will last, but if you’re in the area it might be worth checking out.  Naturally, you can follow them on Twitter.  Early adopters, let us know how it is in the comments.

At Lunch Now: Gargamel Spotted in Bryant Park!


Photo courtesy of Miss Menu

Omg. We know this has nothing to do with lunch in Midtown… but it’s lunchtime. And it was in Midtown! And quite frankly… how could we not? From Lunch’er “Shayna” (aka Miss Menu): “[Hank] Azaria as Gargamel in the new version of The Smurfs filming at Bryant Park – so funny!”

Second photo is after the jump…

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At Lunch Now: Free Cone Day Madness

Gotta love free cone day… lines are starting to get long at Rock Center, but they move quick (you can expect no more than a 20 minute wait.) Also, cup is the default this year- so if you want a cone make sure to ask for it. They’ve got 10 flavors to choose from this year, plus one sorbet (mango) and one frozen yogurt (half baked.) Sadly, only one of their brand new flavors is being given out for free (milk & cookies.) Although I’m not complaining (it’s free ice cream!) and word is there are shorter lines at the Macy’s Ben & Jerry’s but their flavor list kind of sucks. Feel free to post updates in the comments… and I’ll see you on line this afternoon for a second go around! (It goes until 8pm, or until they run out of ice cream.)

At Lunch Now: The People Want Their Pork Shumai!

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It’s pork shumai day at the NYC Cravings Truck

You gotta love it.  No wet slushy snow’ish weather is going to keep us from eating street food… Lunch’er “Masto” even braved frostbite for his Taiwanese fried chicken.  Did you go out for lunch today?  If yes, give yourself a big pat on the back.

New Five Guys Powers Through First Real Lunch Service

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Clearly Five Guys has learned a few lessons since their debacle of a grand opening on 55th btw. 5+6th a few years ago. Their newest location (on 3rd btw. 43+44th) had their first lunch rush today and passed with flying colors. Despite a line that stretched all the way back to the door for almost 2 hours, the wait times capped at about 25 minutes, with only about a 7 minute wait time between the time you ordered, and the time you got your food.

The unique set up certainly helped, and you get to watch your burger being assembled while you wait (the well oiled machine is quite a site to behold.) It’s refreshing to see a place that clearly thought about how they were going to handle the crush of Midtown Lunchers on opening day… and it’s a good thing because I doubt the line is going to die down anytime soon.

At Lunch Now: Hallo Berlin Cart Soldiers On

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I can’t believe it but Rolf Babiel’s brother Wolfgang is out right now working the Hallo Berlin cart (on 54th and 5th).  The line down the street was a fine tribute to Rolf (especially on a day when other well known carts seemed a little less crowded because of the weather.)  I let Wolfgang know how sorry we were to hear the news about his brother, and asked him what happened.  He told me that Rolf had cancer, and said as far as the future of the cart goes he’s just taking things day to day… “It still isn’t real for me yet.”

Related:
Hallo Berlin Cart Owner Rolf Babiel Has Passed Away

At Lunch Now: Cyndi Lauper and Sharon Osbourne Are Working The Lunch Shift At Burger Heaven

Just got word that from now until 2pm future Celebrity Apprentice contestants Cyndi Lauper, Sharon Osbourne, and WWE Diva Maria are all working the lunch shift at the Burger Heaven on 62nd and Lexington.  Not sure if you can sit or just take burgers to go, but the lines are already forming and their phone has been re-routed to a different Burger Heaven location where they have they no idea what’s going on.  Thankfully Midtown Lunch’er Scott is sending us updates from the line (including the photo above.)  As soon as he finds out what’s going on, he’ll hopefully let us know… or you can throw caution to the wind and just head over now!

UPDATE: “Cyndi is my waitress!! She just served me.” Photo and live updates from the scene are after the jump…

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