The Cinnamon Snail has been on hiatus for several months while they built out their new prep kitchen. They passed their inspection with flying colors and today they’re hitting the road with some new menu items. Read more »
Every Friday we go 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.
About a month ago, Indikitch opened along 23rd between 5th and 6th Avenues, a stretch with many vacant storefronts, so lots of opportunity, and a demand for more lunch options. I held off until now to let them settle into service, which was a struggle considering how much I love Indian food. (I know this isn’t the place, but I have to mention, for those of you closer to Grand Central, that I tried Shalom Bombay for dinner recently, and I do not recommend it!)
Cer Te (on 55th btw. 5+6th) and Pizza by Cer Te (on 56th btw. Park+Lex) have announced their March specials, both of which start tomorrow. The $8.95 Pambazo is Cer Te’s sandwich of the month, featuring chorizo and potatoes, caramelized onions, and queso fresco, on a torta roll dipped in Guajillo sauce. And at Pizza by Certe you can get the Paddy D’s slice, featuring corned beef meatballs, charred cabbage, shredded potatoes, gruyere and a mustard seed bechamel on a caraway garlic crust.
Every Friday we go 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.
Last week in the cold, I went to find the World’s Best Sandwich truck which a friend around the corner said I should check out. Part of me figured that if it really was the World’s Best Sandwiches (or even one of New York’s top trucks serving sandwiches), I would have heard of it already. But it was at least worth a visit.
Despite the frigid winds outside, there will be a point soon where we will all want to go outside during lunch without fear of frozen toes. And Big D’s Grub will be bringing us a new cart option! Over the winter, the guys behind the truck have been working on this new venture where the meals will be based rice-based (‘khao’ means rice in Thai.) The menu will be rotating, but the starting menu should include Bangkok basil fried rice made with grass-fed sirloin or panko-crusted chicken, and a dish called “Grande Loco” which will consist of a premium blend burger served over Jasmine rice and a fried egg, with Thai country gravy.
No word yet on when the cart will open, so keep an eye on their Twitter or Facebook page.
Today is $2 Tuesday at Schnipper’s on Lex: If you've been holding off on trying out the newest Schnipper's Quality Kitchen location on Lex btw. 50+51st today is the day. A bunch of their menu is just $2, including the old fashioned burger, the cheeseburger, their chicken club, crispy sandwich, and chick filet, plus mac & joe, two salads, fries and sweet potato fries. Each for $2, all day long Want a PBR to wash it all down? That's $2 after 4pm.
Posted at 11:15 am, February 25th, 2014 | 8 Comments
Well everyone, Wasabi Sushi & Bento is finally here. After a little bit of super long wait, Wasabi has opened to the public. Last week, I had reported that they were open, only to find out that it was more of a “soft opening”. Despite reports from other Midtown Lunchers that they had given it a try, I decided to wait until yesterday for their official opening. I was a little too excited to give Wasabi a try, opting for only one bowl of Raisin Bran Crunch rather than my usual two. Armed with a ferocious appetite, I practically ran over to Wasabi Sushi & Bento to give it the official Midtown Lunch breakdown.
It has been a while since Flatiron Lunch recapped area openings and closings, so apologies if this is old news to you. Lets start with the bad news first…
A friend who lives at the corner of 27th and 3rd just informed me that Grass Cow closed. I thought they had quality burgers, but apparently, they were no match for Shake Shack a few blocks away.
Grass Cow Burgers and Shakes, 347 Third Avenue, btwn 25th and 26th Streets, (212) 889-0089
Kati Junction sprung up out of nowhere, as it replaced Labeleca in their spot on 40th. Kati Roll Company has had a lock on the Kati roll game in my neighborhood, so it’s refreshing to see a new competitor pop-up in an even more convenient location. So, armed with a craving for Kati rolls, I made my way over to Kati Junction to see what they were offering.
Wasabi Sushi & Bento, which was originally planning to open in Spring 2013, has finally opened (almost). I walked by yesterday, and there were people walking in and out of the front door. I figured a review was necessary, so I walked towards the front door when I was greeted by an employee asking if I had an “invitation”. I didn’t, of course, but it looked like a lot of other people did. She informed me the official opening was tomorrow (today), so I took a quick peak inside and went on my way. It’s very modern and clean, with plenty of employees on hand. I’ll be sure to get there today for a full review. Wasabi Sushi & Bento is on the corner of 40th and 7th Ave. More info on Wasabi, and another picture, after the jump.
UPDATE: I was misinformed, this is merely a soft opening for “friends and family”. The official grand opening will be next Monday, February 24th. Rest assured, I will save my appetite until then.
