Midtown Lunch

Texas Chain Gang Chili at the Manhattan Chili Co. in Grand Central. Photo by FitR

• The 10 Best and Cheapest Eats in Grand Central [Fork in the Road]
• The zucchini fries at Bon Chon are Yvo approved [Feisty Foodie]
• Totto Ramen had an inari special recently [Ramen & Friends]
• The singapore mei fun at Joe’s Shanghai is great [Fork This]
• Grub Street is trying to find out what’s going on with Daisy May’s [GS]
• Mark Kuban’s Naked Pizza is coming to 3rd Ave. [Eater]
• A video look at the Air France freebies truck [Feast NY]

Oh… so it’s not actually frog? Photo by Robyn Lee/SENY

• The can’t go wrong ordering the “frog” sandwich at Island Burgers and Shakes [SENY]
• The Comfort Diner has reopened on 45th Street [Zagat]
• One of our 8 (yes 8!) TGI Friday’s might close [Eater]
• 2 Bros double burger is a great value [Fesity Foodie]
• The early word on Social Eatz… [Eater]
• … which is now open for lunch [Grub Street]
• “Gorilla Cheese” Truck hopes to park in Midtown [Grub Street]
• A street food cookbook is coming out with recipes from the Jamaican Dutchy and Trini Pak [Grub Street]

Margon’s Cuban. Photo by Food in Mouth.

• Margon has one of the best Cuban sandwiches in NYC [Food in Mouth]
• The Le Languedoc at Financier Patisserie is a flavor-packed sandwich [SENY]
• Tofu edamame balls are the best thing about the Kimchi Taco Truck [Fork in the Road]
• Schnitzel & Things makes it to the Food Truck Challenge semis [BusinessWeek]
• Did you know that the mayo at Oms/b is blended in house? [SENY]
• Manganaro’s might not be going away after all! [NYO via Gothamist]
• Your first look at the newly open Bierhaus [Grub Street]
• An ode to Le Rivage from Josh Ozersky [Eater]
• El Rey del Sabor is better than Mexicue [Tasty Eating]
• The Stage Deli makes a super juicy pastrami sandwich [Feisty Foodie]
• Frances Lam says Chipotle is better than Qdoba [Salon]
• Korilla BBQ is opening two more trucks [Eater]

Photos courtesy of Fork This

• Check out this good looking lunch for the often forgotten Taam Tov [Fork This]
• Yvo recommends Tri Tip Grill in Rock Center [Feisty Foodie]
• Bella Napoli on 31st makes a good square slice [SENY]
• Red Hook Lobster Pound will open a NYC truck in May!? [Grub Street]
• No 7 Sub makes a General Tso’s egg sandwich! [Zagat Buzz]
• The $12 bento from Aoki is a good deal [Tasty Eating]
• Is the NYTimes building cursed? [Gothamist]

The Newly Open Pop’s Dollar Shop. Photo by DNAinfo.

• Pop’s Dollar Food Shop has opened in the back of Gyro II [DNAinfo]
• Gazala Place has a $10 lunch special [Food in Mouth]
• Desi Food Truck’s vegetarian platter looks terrible, but tastes delicious [Ramen & Friends]
• 4Food makes some of the craziest fries in NYC [Eater]
• Best sandwiches under $6 list includes Margon [SENY]
• A look at more of Food Gallery 32’s offerings [Feisty Foodie]
• Tulcingo del Valle makes a good cemita [Fork in the Road]
• Schnipper’s is Midtown Lunch’er approved! [Tasty Eating]

Jjam ppong, extra spicy from Hyo Dong Gak. Photo by Dave Cook

• Hyo Dong Gak also makes a good version of jjam ppong [Eating in Translation]
• More details about Angelo Sosa’s Social Eatz, coming to Midtown East [FitR]
• Mono+Mono’s closing has been confirmed [Grub Street]
• A fond farewell to 23 year old Zarela [Wined and Dined]

Bouchon Bakery Mousse Cake. Photo by Robyn Lee/SENY

• A look at Bouchon Bakery’s Valentine’s Day treats [SENY]
• Pret plans to triple its NY presence in the next 2 years [Fork in the Road]
• Naya Express’ rice bowl is extremely filling [Grace is Full]
• I guess Two Boots has improved their “po’boy”? [SENY]
• Another fan of the Sami’s Dosa Cart! [Fork in the Road]

Photo courtesy of Ramen & Friends

• Cha Pa will make bun with spring rolls if you ask [Ramen & Friends]
• The Stage Deli is way better when there are no tourists around [Eater]
• Follow FoodParc’s Twitter account for free stuff [Wined & Dined]
• Starting a food truck?  Here are 10 do’s and don’ts [Eater]
• After Tribeca, Midtown has the most restaurants in all of NYC [Gothamist]
• A video tour of the new Rock Center Jacques Torres [Feast NY]

Thanks to Lunch’er Patrick for the photo

• Dave Cook checks out Cafe Niagara [Eating in Translation]
• The Mul Nang myun at Food Gallery 32 is really good [Bionic Bites]
• Midtown’s branch of Otarian might be closed [Zagat]
• Financier Patisserie’s macarons are excellent [DessertBuzz]
• Another look at the Counter in Times Square [At the Sign of the Pink Pig]
• B Bap is not a bad lunch option [Feisty Foodie]

Photo courtesy of Robert Sietsema

• Black Shack Burger has one of the 10 best tofu dishes in NYC!? [FitR]
• The buffalo chicken slice at Lazzara’s on 9th is tasty [Slice]
• Obika’s owners are opening a new place on 3rd Ave. [NYO via Eater]
• The jjol-myun at Food Gallery 32 is perfectly tasty [Ramen & Friends]
• Ham and swiss sandwich from Park Italian was simple and satisfying [Tasty Eating]
• There was a Smooth Criminal Flash Mob at Eataly yesterday [Eater]
• A great look at ML Happy Hour fave Saki Bar Hagi [TGWAE]