Every once and a while one of the ML flickr pool images catches my eye. Such was the case with this pic of the Shrimp and Avocado Rice Box from Lunch’r CarbZombie. While the price tage for that dish ($11.95) was just north of the ML limit, perusing their menu online I discoverd that they have a steamed dumpling box for $9.95 that was calling my name. Read more »
Yesterday ‘wichcraft added four seasonal summer sandwiches and a salad to their menu, and officially put us on notice for their BLT’s return to the rotating menu. The summer sandwiches include an asparagus frittata, roasted chicken with broccoli raab, marinated zucchini with mozzarella, and smoked ham & Cheddar. I stopped by to try out a few of the new items and found that at least one is a hangover cure-all.
Food Truck Crackdown Confirmed: Remember the story we posted a few weeks ago about the cops cracking down on food truck parking on 51st and 52nd. It's been confirmed. And it looks like they noticed our reporting about the crackdown on Hudson as well.
Posted at 8:30 am, June 7th, 2011 | 0 Comments
After heading out of Keen’s the other day, I passed by the pizza shop on the corner and discovered a brand new snack option: A gelato stand up and running just in time for summer. I didn’t have a chance to try it out, but check out the price list after the jump.
Noticed a bunch of stuff being set up in Times Square during lunch? It’s because today is the annual Taste of Times Square festival, when restaurants from the area gather on Broadway between 42+47th to offer up a taste of their menus. It’s free to get in, and then you purchase “taste tickets” which get exchanged for food (most dishes cost $1-5). As much as we liked to joke about the food options in Times Square sucking, this event is usually a pretty fun time (if you choose wisely.) Get all the details here>>
60% off Shorty’s: If you like the Philly cheesesteaks and pork sandwiches from Shorty's (on 9th Ave. btw. 41+42nd) you'll want to check out today's deal from KGB Deals. Get $10 worth of food from Shorty's for just $4.
Posted at 1:30 pm, June 6th, 2011 | 0 Comments
Last month, the highly anticipated Bouchon Bakery opened in Rockefeller Center, bringing high end pastries and sandwiches to the grateful lunchers of Midtown central. I waited a few weeks for the lines to die down, and in the meantime, began hearing my co-workers rave about the tasty, yet pricey sandwiches – the standouts being the slow roasted pork sandwich ($11.25) and the grilled cheese & tomato soup combo ($11.25). Spurred on by the favorable reviews, I finally stopped by to try these fancy pants sandwiches.
Back in February we brought you the news that Salt & Pepper (33rd btw. 6+7th) had taken the Old Hickey’s space and closed for renovations. It was truly sad news for me because I loved going to Salt & Pepper for their big platters of cheap food. I patiently waited for them to reopen, and finally after nearly 3 months of being closed, their doors opened to the hungry midtown lunch crowd once again. Take a look at the brand spanking new space after the jump.
Chubby Porky Starts Today: Just a friendly reminder in case you missed it last week... Cer Te's June sandwich of the month debuts today (on 55th btw. 5+6th). It's called the Chubby Porky and features crisped beer & soy braised pork belly with watercress, scallion, and sweet sesame sauce on a toasted brioche. It's $8.95 and you can get a sneak peak at it here.
Posted at 8:30 am, June 6th, 2011 | 1 Comment
Only one week left until the big party… all proceeds go to benefit the Street Vendor Project. And don’t forget, anybody who buys their tickets before the end of the day on Monday is entered to win a $100 gift certificate to Bon Chon Chicken.
Posted by Zach Brooks at 4:00 pm, June 3rd, 2011 under Midtown Lunch Anniversary Party.
