Midtown Lunch

Schnitzel & Things potato salad would be perfect this wknd. Photo by PhudeNYC

• Want to make Schnitel & Things’ potato salad? Here’s a recipe [Vendr.TV]
• L.A.’s Grill ‘Em All Truck will be the Flatiron on Saturday [Noise Creep via AHT]
• As the weather gets hotter, chaat gets more appealing [Bionic Bites]
• The broth is the best part about Boi Noodles [Ramen & Friends]
• Your first look at Totto Ramen [Feed Blog]
• Surprise!  There are a ton of calories in Five Guys [Feast NY]
• Writer discovers the awesomeness of haloumi at Macchiato Espresso Bar [SENY]
• Last chance for early bird Vendy Tix is this weekend [Vendys via CCG]
• For those who are inexplicably interested in BK’s new ribs… [Fork in the Road]
• R.I.P. Bare Elegance [Grub Street]

Korobuta Ramen at Menchanko Tei. Photo courtesy of Tasty Eating.

• Naya Express is awesome [Chubby Chinese Girl]
• The chicken scampi at Magdy’s is just street meat [NYSF]
• Hyo Dong Gak is the goto spot for jjajjungmyun [Feisty Foodie]
• Pick a Pita’s hummus is a force to be reckoned with [Taxi Gourmet]
• The Menchako Tei on 55th is also good for dinner [Tasty Eating]
• The XPL cart on 3rd Ave. is just as good as the one on Park [NYSF]
• Subway churros are perfect after a mexican wrap from Eggstravaganza [NYSF]
• Tri Tip Grill makes a great steak sandwich [Burger Conquest]
• The shrimp and fried fish from Kim’s is better than the bulgogi [NYSF]
• Margon makes a great Cuban sandwich [SENY]

Photo courtesy of Serious Eats: New York

• It’s over $10, but the spicy sausage laffa at Olympic Pita looks awesome [SENY]
• The worst hotel food in the city is (surprise!) almost all in Midtown [NYP]
• Despite its issues the crab bowl at Cafe Zaiya is still good [Tasty Eating]
• If you have to work this weekend, you should have lunch at the 9th Ave. Food Fest [Official Website]
• Ultimate Splurge: Beef 7 ways at MomoMidtown [FeastNY]
• The chicken cheese steak from the Steak Truck is a 9.5 out of 10 [NYSF]
• Angelo Sosa from Xie Xie will be on Top Chef 7 [Grub Street]
• Taylor Swift went to the Carnegie Deli!!! [Facebook]

Jajjangmyeon from the new Korean Noodle Cart. Photo by ExFlexitarian

• An interesting look at the lives of two Halal vendors [Egypt Today via Grub Street]
• Making friends in the ML forums gets your invited to BBQs! [Feisty Foodie]
• The price is right and the kimbap is tasty at E-Mo [Tasty Eating]
• The jajjangmyeon from the new Korean Noodle cart is just ok [Ramen & Friends]
• Adam Kuban is a big fan of Pret’s ham and cheese sandwich [SENY]
• If you see people holding up “Best Pizza in NYC” signs in front of Sbarro’s, don’t be alarmed [Amateur Gourmet]

Left photo courtesy of Ramen & Friends

• The early word on Otarian is not good… [Fork in the Road]
• …in fact, this blogger compared it to Danku! [Ramen & Friends]
• Halle Berry spotted lunch’ing at Serafina [NYCelebrity]
• Vegetarian lunch options in Midtown [Veggiewalla]
• Taim is launching a falafel truck!?! [Feast NY]
• Chiyoda Sushi is still offering 20% off their bentos [NYC Foodie]
• Margon gets another fan [Always Hungry]
• Sick of Ying Du? Lunch Box Buffet is a good alternative [Bionic Bites]

Photo courtesy of the Chubby Chinese Girl

• How to turn street meat into fried rice [Chubby Chinese Girl]
• The city is considering turning 34th St. into another pedestrian plaza [NYTimes]
• Another look at the Mia Dona meatball cart [Phude-NYC]
• The fries are the best part of the Frites N Meats Truck [Tasty Eating]
• Kyochon sucks (if you order a sandwich and a salad instead of the actual fried chicken!) [Puff List]
• Sultan’s delight is a good choice at Akdeniz [NYC Foodie]
• Nick Solares doesn’t recommend Burger Heaven [AHT]
• Want to take your parents on a 24 hour food tour of NYC? Midtown is a good place to start [Wined and Dined]

Photo Courtesy of Ramen & Friends

• Onya has a springtime plum udon special [Ramen & Friends]
• Is it possible K! Pizzacone could be getting better? [I Dream of Pizza]
• The menu for Shake Shack Midtown is up, and we’re getting a pretzel concrete! [Eater]
• Interesting interview with the owner of Five Guys [Inc.]
• Another look at the newly opened Tri Tip Grill [Feast]
• People who live in NYC actually eat at the ESPN Zone? Life With Food and Drink]

Photo courtesy of Food in Mouth

• Danny likes the braised lamb with pb&j sandwich at No. 7 Subs [Food in Mouth]
• These guys… not so much [SENY]
• Looking for vegan cheesecake? Here is your spot [Ramen & Friends]
• The chacarero completo at Barros Luco has gained another fan [SENY]
• The stir fried eggplant app at Menchanko Tei is a winner [NYC Foodie]
• Robert Sietsema is a big fan of Kyochon (despite the small wing size) [FitR]

Tuxedo’d peeps! Photo courtesy of Blondie and Brownie

• A look at Bouchon Bakery’s lineup of Easter treats [SENY]
• We’ll see your Bouchon Bakery and raise you Chocolat Michel Cluizel! [Blondie and Brownie]
• Crumbs’ Passover cupcakes are surprisingly good [SENY]
• Demel may return to Midtown bigger and better [Feast]
• The food at Smorgas Chef is just ok [High Low Food Drink]
• The char kway teow is better than the curry lakso soup at OBAO [Fork in the Road]

Photo courtesy of Blondie and Brownie

• Saturday is the best day for doughnuts at Bouchon Bakery [Blondie and Brownie]
• Sakagura has a great $11.50 lunch special [Food Mayhem]
• Midtown has 3 of the top 10 ramen spots in the city [Feed Blog]
• Burger Joint = Non Touristy?  You’re on crack. (It is good though!) [Amateur Gourmet]
• 57 Napoli has a 2 for 1 happy hour drink deal [Wined and Dined]