Now that Cer Te has settled their issues with the DOH, there is nothing keeping you from trying their Texas Heart Attack (except caring about your general health and well being.) The sandwich was the July sandwich of the month, so today is the last day to get it before they introduce the August sandwich on Monday, the Montauk Hangover- featuring fried duck egg, creamed corn with pancetta, spicy lobster sauce, and crispy leeks, on a grilled potato roll.
Every Friday our man UltraClay goes south of the ML boundaries in search of a delicious lunch. Sometimes it’s Murray Hill south or the Flatiron District, sometimes Gramercy and everything in between- but we just like to call it Flatiron Lunch.
Way back in June, at the Midtown Lunch Birthday Party, I got to meet a few lunchers, including Goats, who gently (that’s code for drunkenly) suggested that I totally need to check out the Mexican food cart on Sixth Avenue btw. 28+29th. I had passed it before from time to time, but wasn’t sure what they were selling. You see, the cart has no sign, no menu and, besides the long line of folks speaking Spanish, there’s not much of a hint as to what kind of food they sell. But with the strong lunch’er recommendation, I obviously had to check it out.
It’s Free Turkey Burger Day: Just a friendly reminder... the Bistro Truck has been handing out free turkey burgers all week long, and today is finally Midtown's turn! They're supposed to be on 52nd and Park from 11am to 3pm, but considering how things have been going these days you'll probably want to check their twitter feed before heading out.
Posted at 8:30 am, July 29th, 2011 | 2 Comments
Despite DOH vindication, Cer Te couldn’t help getting in one last upside down jab
It’s been one year since the DOH started giving out letter grades to restaurants in NYC, and to commemorate the milestone the Wall Street Journal has gone all Nate Silver on the data. There are some interesting tidbits, and other sites are weighing in with their opinions, but we’re far more excited about the big DOH news that arrived in our inbox today. “After a year of paying big bucks and sucking ass, we have finally received our duly earned “A” from the DOH.” Signed, Cer Te (on 55th btw. 5+6th). You might remember Cer Te from such wonderful movies as “I Turned My B from the DOH Into Lemonade” and “Give Us a C and We’ll Get Even Angrier”.
Those grades didn’t seem to act as much of a deterrent for hardcore Midtown Lunchers, but it’s good to see that Cer Te’s letter finally matches the quality of their food.
Free Popsicle Alert: In an effort to spread the word about solar energy, Sungevity (a solar leasing company?) will be giving away free popsicles today at 43rd street and 7th Ave. in Times Square from 3-7pm. The popsicles will be available in a number of flavors including strawberry, mango, and hibiscus mint. Mmmmmm... sweet, delicious solar awareness.
Posted at 1:30 pm, July 28th, 2011 | 3 Comments
I love Japanese food, especially when the source is a hidden little restaurant in Midtown. So I was super excited when we got an email alerting us to a relatively new spot called Jukai. I was even more excited when I arrived at the address and discovered the restaurant was housed in a semi-secretive tranquil subterranean space. Many of my other favorite Japanese joints are hidden like this (Sake Bar Hagi, Yakitori Totto, etc.), so I had high hopes here.
On the ML Twitter Tracker Today: Luke's Lobster is on 55th & Park, Big D's Grub Truck is on 33rd & Park, Crisp on Wheels is on 54th and Park, Comme Ci Comme Ca is on 36th & B'way with grilled tilapia, Papa Perrone is on 55th btw. Park+Mad, Bian Dang is on 53rd btw. Park+Lex, Korilla is on 55th & Lex, Joyride is on 52nd & Lex, Gorilla Cheese is on 55th & 6th, and Wafels is on 46th btw. 5+6th but you'll want to double check it before heading out.
Posted at 11:21 am, July 28th, 2011 | 0 Comments
Huge news for fans of bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches… today is the first day of the exciting but painfully short BLT season at ‘wichcraft. Their BLTs are made with fresh greenmarket tomatoes (the reason the sandwiches are only available during the summer), heritage bacon, and house-made aioli, and are crazy delicious. They’ll only be available for a few weeks, so get them while you can.
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Free Meatballs Alert: According to Eater, versatile food personality Donatella Arpaia will be launching a second Meatball Wagon in Chelsea soon, and to celebrate she'll be giving out free meatballs today in Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and Madison Square Park. No specific locations have been announced, but check her Twitter feed to find out where you can get a taste of her award-winning meatballs.
Posted at 8:30 am, July 28th, 2011 | 1 Comment
