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[BobbyLayne]

oh... been meaning to ask-

We moved our office to Bryant Park, which sucks (I'm used to being able to walk or 5min bike to and from work from the EVil). Where should I be getting my lunch up there?

Cheap & reliable = Bryant Park Deli (38th/6th), or Pergola (38th just down the block toward B'way). But overall, it's a wasteland.

 

[Major]

oh... been meaning to ask-

We moved our office to Bryant Park, which sucks (I'm used to being able to walk or 5min bike to and from work from the EVil). Where should I be getting my lunch up there?

I used to work on 47th/Park and would occasionally bring my lunch to BP on a nice day. Always a lot of sights to take in and good to get some sun...or better yet, get an invite to the Conde Nast cafeteria #wimmenz

 

[BobbyLayne]

oh... been meaning to ask-

We moved our office to Bryant Park, which sucks (I'm used to being able to walk or 5min bike to and from work from the EVil). Where should I be getting my lunch up there?

I used to work on 47th/Park and would occasionally bring my lunch to BP on a nice day. Always a lot of sights to take in and good to get some sun...or better yet, get an invite to the Conde Nast cafeteria #wimmenz

They started putting the rink up Friday.

 

[RUSF18]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

 

[Major]

You midtown guys may also want to check out Per Se for a quick bite after work. Quality spot

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

The Guggenheim opened on this day in 1959.

 

[BobbyLayne]

http://midtownlunch.com/

Pretty decent blog about finding lunch in the epicurean wasteland of midtown.

 

[Koya]

BTW, it is getting just BEE-YOU-TI-FULL out in the burbs with foliage just hitting peak. Should be great for the next 7-10 days. For you city dwellers, next weekend might be the last chance to see the foliage before we get all barren out here. It may be a few days even a week more advanced a little north of the City than it is here on Long Island.

 

[RUSF18]

http://midtownlunch.com/

Pretty decent blog about finding lunch in the epicurean wasteland of midtown.

Been reading that for years...it's really slipped since the guy who started it moved to LA as far as new content, but the search function is useful.

 

[Sammy3469]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

 

[Sammy3469]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

 

[BobbyLayne]

http://midtownlunch.com/

Pretty decent blog about finding lunch in the epicurean wasteland of midtown.

Been reading that for years...it's really slipped since the guy who started it moved to LA as far as new content, but the search function is useful.

Interesting - I haven't read it in years, just remembered it today.

I also worked in the financial district and Flatiron - midtown is the worst by far IME.

 

[RUSF18]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

Cafe Zaiya is probably the most popular one that you're referring to, but it got closed by the DOH over the summer.

 

[Major]

http://midtownlunch.com/

Pretty decent blog about finding lunch in the epicurean wasteland of midtown.

Been reading that for years...it's really slipped since the guy who started it moved to LA as far as new content, but the search function is useful.

Interesting - I haven't read it in years, just remembered it today.

I also worked in the financial district and Flatiron - midtown is the worst by far IME.

wow, I think Wall St/Financial District is the worst. No women plus bad food equals fail. At least in midtown I can brush breasts with offdee 7s. Plus, there are lots of top notch fancy midtown restaurants if you want to drop some coin. Nothing like Le Bernadin for lunch.

 

[BobbyLayne]

http://midtownlunch.com/

Pretty decent blog about finding lunch in the epicurean wasteland of midtown.

Been reading that for years...it's really slipped since the guy who started it moved to LA as far as new content, but the search function is useful.

Interesting - I haven't read it in years, just remembered it today.I also worked in the financial district and Flatiron - midtown is the worst by far IME.

wow, I think Wall St/Financial District is the worst. No women plus bad food equals fail. At least in midtown I can brush breasts with offdee 7s. Plus, there are lots of top notch fancy midtown restaurants if you want to drop some coin. Nothing like Le Bernadin for lunch.

The scenery is better in midtown, but that's about it. I'm not entertaining clients or being treated by vendors more than a couple times a month; for me, that stuff is more commonly after 6 or at sporting events. All I care about for my everyday lunch is cheap & reliable. The novelty of banging the expense account for networking wore off long ago.

 

[El Floppo]

http://midtownlunch.com/

Pretty decent blog about finding lunch in the epicurean wasteland of midtown.

Been reading that for years...it's really slipped since the guy who started it moved to LA as far as new content, but the search function is useful.

Interesting - I haven't read it in years, just remembered it today.

I also worked in the financial district and Flatiron - midtown is the worst by far IME.

wow, I think Wall St/Financial District is the worst. No women plus bad food equals fail. At least in midtown I can brush breasts with offdee 7s. Plus, there are lots of top notch fancy midtown restaurants if you want to drop some coin. Nothing like Le Bernadin for lunch.

Keep the Per Se schtick to the Style thread please.

 

[El Floppo]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

Cafe Zaiya is probably the most popular one that you're referring to, but it got closed by the DOH over the summer.

Thanks guys. FWIW- I'm on 39th and 5th and barely have time to do more than a block or two radius, but I'm a sucker for Pret a Manger- so that's where I useually go. Have tried Essen, Dig-Inn and that Cafe Z... something that's got everything (not japanese) right on 40th at the park.

I was Union Square and SoHo for ages... this whole move thing blows, especially since there aren't any damn Citibikes ever available and I have to squeeze into the F train with all the Brooklyn idiots to get home.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

Cafe Zaiya is probably the most popular one that you're referring to, but it got closed by the DOH over the summer.

Thanks guys. FWIW- I'm on 39th and 5th and barely have time to do more than a block or two radius, but I'm a sucker for Pret a Manger- so that's where I useually go. Have tried Essen, Dig-Inn and that Cafe Z... something that's got everything (not japanese) right on 40th at the park.

I was Union Square and SoHo for ages... this whole move thing blows, especially since there aren't any damn Citibikes ever available and I have to squeeze into the F train with all the Brooklyn idiots to get home.

I'm at 40th/6th so I drop my Citibike at 38th/B'way. Isn't there one at 40th/5th? Lame. Admittedly I'm spoiled because we have one right in front of our residence and two by PS3 (25 minutes to the West Village). I hate that I have to walk 3 blocks after riding in every morning.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Flop - shoot me a PM if you wanna meet at Panera Bread.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I weep for none of you. Try working on 28th and 12th (in the old Tunnel building for those who were here in the 90s)

 

[Major]

I weep for none of you. Try working on 28th and 12th (in the old Tunnel building for those who were here in the 90s)

lots of history there....not so bad with the Highline only a few blocks and West Chelsea building nicely.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I weep for none of you. Try working on 28th and 12th (in the old Tunnel building for those who were here in the 90s)

Well, at least you have the Hudson River Park.




Yeah, TU wins this whinefest by a good margin.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Oh you know (or maybe it was up thread) there are two decent Japanese places on around 41st 5th/Madison. That's outside MY radius.

 

[jamny]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

I do a lot of work at the Harvard Club and always stop at Park Italian for breakfast. Good food.

 

[jamny]

Stuck for 2 days st the Marquis...blah.

 

[RUSF18]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

Cafe Zaiya is probably the most popular one that you're referring to, but it got closed by the DOH over the summer.

Thanks guys. FWIW- I'm on 39th and 5th and barely have time to do more than a block or two radius, but I'm a sucker for Pret a Manger- so that's where I useually go. Have tried Essen, Dig-Inn and that Cafe Z... something that's got everything (not japanese) right on 40th at the park.

I was Union Square and SoHo for ages... this whole move thing blows, especially since there aren't any damn Citibikes ever available and I have to squeeze into the F train with all the Brooklyn idiots to get home.

You already called yourself a sucker so I won't beat you up too much over Pret. What a ripoff.

That's a real tough location if you're constricted by time so much that you can't even get over to 6th. Cafe Charlie on 40th bt 5th and Madison is a solid one of those "has everything" places.

Why not just do Seamless especially if you can coordinate with a couple others in the office? Even after a couple bucks for a tip, you'll likely come out even vs Pret and the food will be much better. Plus you can expand your horizons with it being delivered to your door.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

Cafe Zaiya is probably the most popular one that you're referring to, but it got closed by the DOH over the summer.

Thanks guys. FWIW- I'm on 39th and 5th and barely have time to do more than a block or two radius, but I'm a sucker for Pret a Manger- so that's where I useually go. Have tried Essen, Dig-Inn and that Cafe Z... something that's got everything (not japanese) right on 40th at the park.

I was Union Square and SoHo for ages... this whole move thing blows, especially since there aren't any damn Citibikes ever available and I have to squeeze into the F train with all the Brooklyn idiots to get home.

only a block or 2? Walk 10 to Toasties on 49th and 5th if you can. Your pickings are going to be slim if you only limit yourself to 1-2 blocks.

or walk 6 blocks to Little Italy Pizza on 45th & 5th, their Grandma slice is some of the best pizza in the city.

 

[RUSF18]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

Cafe Zaiya is probably the most popular one that you're referring to, but it got closed by the DOH over the summer.

Thanks guys. FWIW- I'm on 39th and 5th and barely have time to do more than a block or two radius, but I'm a sucker for Pret a Manger- so that's where I useually go. Have tried Essen, Dig-Inn and that Cafe Z... something that's got everything (not japanese) right on 40th at the park.

I was Union Square and SoHo for ages... this whole move thing blows, especially since there aren't any damn Citibikes ever available and I have to squeeze into the F train with all the Brooklyn idiots to get home.

only a block or 2? Walk 10 to Toasties on 49th and 5th if you can. Your pickings are going to be slim if you only limit yourself to 1-2 blocks.

or walk 6 blocks to Little Italy Pizza on 45th & 5th, their Grandma slice is some of the best pizza in the city.

He's got a closer, much better Little Italy on 43rd between Madison and 5th. And while I don't particularly care much about these things, the Little Italy you're sending him to carries a C health rating.

 

[BobbyLayne]

My old neighbor took it up a notch this year:

http://nypost.com/2013/10/21/are-bloody-baby-dolls-inappropriate-for-halloween-decor/

I think this is pretty hilarious myself.

I live in a building full of theater people and we have certain floors we know not to take the younger kids (lights pulled out, very realistic murder scenes, etc).

WTF, Brooklyn, lighten up.

 

[Major]

Is The Pump still going? I used to love that place for a good quick,cheap and healthy lunch. Seems like a lot of other energy type kitchens have popped up and stole their shine.

 

[Sammy3469]

Is The Pump still going? I used to love that place for a good quick,cheap and healthy lunch. Seems like a lot of other energy type kitchens have popped up and stole their shine.

I believe The Pump (what a horrible name) is now Dig Inn Seasonal Market. It's actually pretty good if your looking for healthy or vegetables.

For Floppo, there's a Bonchon on 38th and 7th and a Szechuan Gourmet on 39th.

 

[El Floppo]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

Cafe Zaiya is probably the most popular one that you're referring to, but it got closed by the DOH over the summer.

Thanks guys. FWIW- I'm on 39th and 5th and barely have time to do more than a block or two radius, but I'm a sucker for Pret a Manger- so that's where I useually go. Have tried Essen, Dig-Inn and that Cafe Z... something that's got everything (not japanese) right on 40th at the park.

I was Union Square and SoHo for ages... this whole move thing blows, especially since there aren't any damn Citibikes ever available and I have to squeeze into the F train with all the Brooklyn idiots to get home.

I'm at 40th/6th so I drop my Citibike at 38th/B'way. Isn't there one at 40th/5th? Lame. Admittedly I'm spoiled because we have one right in front of our residence and two by PS3 (25 minutes to the West Village). I hate that I have to walk 3 blocks after riding in every morning.

Oh- there are bike stations nearby PS11 and the office, but I have to wait for people to show up at either place if I want a bike... always empty.

 

[El Floppo]

Flop - shoot me a PM if you wanna meet at Panera Bread.

absolutely- right across the street from us. I think I even have a gift card... probably good for a soup, or part of a soup.

but I am definitely game for this... I'll pm you.

 

[El Floppo]

I weep for none of you. Try working on 28th and 12th (in the old Tunnel building for those who were here in the 90s)

holy hell.... my memories are from the 80s for te tunnel- didn't even realize it was till around past the early 90s. had some amazing, amazing times there.

 

[El Floppo]

I weep for none of you. Try working on 28th and 12th (in the old Tunnel building for those who were here in the 90s)

Well, at least you have the Hudson River Park.




Yeah, TU wins this whinefest by a good margin.

fwiw, my whining is mostly about not being a short walk to the office. taking the subway sucks.

 

[El Floppo]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

Cafe Zaiya is probably the most popular one that you're referring to, but it got closed by the DOH over the summer.

Thanks guys. FWIW- I'm on 39th and 5th and barely have time to do more than a block or two radius, but I'm a sucker for Pret a Manger- so that's where I useually go. Have tried Essen, Dig-Inn and that Cafe Z... something that's got everything (not japanese) right on 40th at the park.

I was Union Square and SoHo for ages... this whole move thing blows, especially since there aren't any damn Citibikes ever available and I have to squeeze into the F train with all the Brooklyn idiots to get home.

You already called yourself a sucker so I won't beat you up too much over Pret. What a ripoff.

That's a real tough location if you're constricted by time so much that you can't even get over to 6th. Cafe Charlie on 40th bt 5th and Madison is a solid one of those "has everything" places.

Why not just do Seamless especially if you can coordinate with a couple others in the office? Even after a couple bucks for a tip, you'll likely come out even vs Pret and the food will be much better. Plus you can expand your horizons with it being delivered to your door.

The seamless thing is a good idea... my days are pretty jammed up, so saving some time so I can funnel food down my gullet without leaving my desk is probably... good?... oof.

but Pret a ripoff? $10 fills me up with fresh, tasty, ever changing (but not too much) menu- all of which I like. of all the food chains, I'll take that one in a heartbeat, plus it also suits my need for speed. But I'm very happy to expand the horizons, even if it means expanding the 2 block radius... if I have the time. IME, Panera is the one that always feels pricey for what I get in return- good stuff, but always a few bucks more than I imagine spending for lunch.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I work a few blocks north of Bryant Park. If you're looking for a standard sandwich/salad place, I highly recommend Cafe O on the south side of 42nd st between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th). Salads and sandwiches come with a free soup so the value is there. Their turkey chili is awesome and the salad is actually filling.

Szechaun Gourmet on 39th bt 5/6 is really good. Gets packed during the normal rush but they do take out.

Park Italian on 45th bt 5/6 is an awesome old school Italian deli, complete with the owner who works the register and slams your change down on the counter with a "Gratzi" every time. Great sandwiches and while I've never gone for the hot food, it gets a line so I'm sure it's good. Cash only (obv).

46th st between 5th and 6th is always packed with a bunch of good food trucks. There are also some real good Halal carts nearby (stick with ones that have a few people waiting) and the awesome El Rey del Sabor cart is always on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th.

There's also 3-4 good fast Japanese places on the on 41st (I think) across from the library and a BLT (I think) burger place on 40th between 5th and 6th.

Cafe Zaiya is probably the most popular one that you're referring to, but it got closed by the DOH over the summer.

Thanks guys. FWIW- I'm on 39th and 5th and barely have time to do more than a block or two radius, but I'm a sucker for Pret a Manger- so that's where I useually go. Have tried Essen, Dig-Inn and that Cafe Z... something that's got everything (not japanese) right on 40th at the park.

I was Union Square and SoHo for ages... this whole move thing blows, especially since there aren't any damn Citibikes ever available and I have to squeeze into the F train with all the Brooklyn idiots to get home.

I'm at 40th/6th so I drop my Citibike at 38th/B'way. Isn't there one at 40th/5th? Lame. Admittedly I'm spoiled because we have one right in front of our residence and two by PS3 (25 minutes to the West Village). I hate that I have to walk 3 blocks after riding in every morning.

Oh- there are bike stations nearby PS11 and the office, but I have to wait for people to show up at either place if I want a bike... always empty.

I leave early enough to get a bike from my home rack, hit or miss if the 2 B'way stations nearby will have one at 4:30-5:00. But in the West Village I have to wait for a rack to open - often both stations are full (right by the Chistopher St PATH). Overall though I love using Citibike

 

[fantasycurse42]

Is The Pump still going? I used to love that place for a good quick,cheap and healthy lunch. Seems like a lot of other energy type kitchens have popped up and stole their shine.

I believe The Pump (what a horrible name) is now Dig Inn Seasonal Market. It's actually pretty good if your looking for healthy or vegetables.

For Floppo, there's a Bonchon on 38th and 7th and a Szechuan Gourmet on 39th.

I work near Union Square, Digg Inn is good and priced right - on 17th between broadway & 5th...

 

[El Floppo]

Is The Pump still going? I used to love that place for a good quick,cheap and healthy lunch. Seems like a lot of other energy type kitchens have popped up and stole their shine.

I believe The Pump (what a horrible name) is now Dig Inn Seasonal Market. It's actually pretty good if your looking for healthy or vegetables.

For Floppo, there's a Bonchon on 38th and 7th and a Szechuan Gourmet on 39th.

I work near Union Square, Digg Inn is good and priced right - on 17th between broadway & 5th...

I used to go there- same outfit as the one on Mad and 39th. Seems a bit too much like Whole Foods' deli-bar though... everything looks and sounds good, but has the same texture and kind of tastes the same.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Is The Pump still going? I used to love that place for a good quick,cheap and healthy lunch. Seems like a lot of other energy type kitchens have popped up and stole their shine.

I believe The Pump (what a horrible name) is now Dig Inn Seasonal Market. It's actually pretty good if your looking for healthy or vegetables.

For Floppo, there's a Bonchon on 38th and 7th and a Szechuan Gourmet on 39th.

I work near Union Square, Digg Inn is good and priced right - on 17th between broadway & 5th...

I used to go there- same outfit as the one on Mad and 39th. Seems a bit too much like Whole Foods' deli-bar though... everything looks and sounds good, but has the same texture and kind of tastes the same.

I agree, but it is priced at half of whole foods and I feel better about myself when i eat this as opposed to like chipotle/pizza or something along those lines.

Meanwhile they just opened a five guys on 14th between 5th and 6th - That should kill my diet - Can't say no to their french fries.

 

[Major]

This is full of awesome. I kind of relate b/c while Major appreciates Brooklyn, i sure as hell wouldn't want to live there: http://www.papermag.com/2013/10/note_from_kim_its_still_a_hell.php

If I see another Edison light bulb or indie, vintage-furnished Ace-style hotel open up, or one more white, bearded, tattooed, apron-clad, work-booted hipster standing behind the counter of a shop selling pork bellies, small-batch gin, organic barber shop products or old-school, authentic, artisanal, heritage, sustainable, distressed-looking anything, I swear I will throw up.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

This is full of awesome. I kind of relate b/c while Major appreciates Brooklyn, i sure as hell wouldn't want to live there: http://www.papermag.com/2013/10/note_from_kim_its_still_a_hell.php

If I see another Edison light bulb or indie, vintage-furnished Ace-style hotel open up, or one more white, bearded, tattooed, apron-clad, work-booted hipster standing behind the counter of a shop selling pork bellies, small-batch gin, organic barber shop products or old-school, authentic, artisanal, heritage, sustainable, distressed-looking anything, I swear I will throw up.

Lot of hipsters here sure. But Brooklyn is awesome. Don't kid yourself.

 

[Major]

This is full of awesome. I kind of relate b/c while Major appreciates Brooklyn, i sure as hell wouldn't want to live there: http://www.papermag.com/2013/10/note_from_kim_its_still_a_hell.php

If I see another Edison light bulb or indie, vintage-furnished Ace-style hotel open up, or one more white, bearded, tattooed, apron-clad, work-booted hipster standing behind the counter of a shop selling pork bellies, small-batch gin, organic barber shop products or old-school, authentic, artisanal, heritage, sustainable, distressed-looking anything, I swear I will throw up.

Lot of hipsters here sure. But Brooklyn is awesome. Don't kid yourself.

I like it...i just prefer being able to walk/short bike ride to where I need to go. BK can be a pain logistically. I'd consider Dumbo or that industrial part near W'Burg Bridge.

 

[Redwes25]

This is full of awesome. I kind of relate b/c while Major appreciates Brooklyn, i sure as hell wouldn't want to live there: http://www.papermag.com/2013/10/note_from_kim_its_still_a_hell.php

If I see another Edison light bulb or indie, vintage-furnished Ace-style hotel open up, or one more white, bearded, tattooed, apron-clad, work-booted hipster standing behind the counter of a shop selling pork bellies, small-batch gin, organic barber shop products or old-school, authentic, artisanal, heritage, sustainable, distressed-looking anything, I swear I will throw up.

Lot of hipsters here sure. But Brooklyn is awesome. Don't kid yourself.

I like it...i just prefer being able to walk/short bike ride to where I need to go. BK can be a pain logistically. I'd consider Dumbo or that industrial part near W'Burg Bridge.

Have lived in Lower East side, Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. Think much of Brooklyn is very walkable or, at least, short walk to Subway. Does getting to upper east side suck from Brooklyn, Yes. But who the #### wants to go there anyway.

 

[Major]

This is full of awesome. I kind of relate b/c while Major appreciates Brooklyn, i sure as hell wouldn't want to live there: http://www.papermag.com/2013/10/note_from_kim_its_still_a_hell.php

If I see another Edison light bulb or indie, vintage-furnished Ace-style hotel open up, or one more white, bearded, tattooed, apron-clad, work-booted hipster standing behind the counter of a shop selling pork bellies, small-batch gin, organic barber shop products or old-school, authentic, artisanal, heritage, sustainable, distressed-looking anything, I swear I will throw up.

Lot of hipsters here sure. But Brooklyn is awesome. Don't kid yourself.

I like it...i just prefer being able to walk/short bike ride to where I need to go. BK can be a pain logistically. I'd consider Dumbo or that industrial part near W'Burg Bridge.

Have lived in Lower East side, Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. Think much of Brooklyn is very walkable or, at least, short walk to Subway. Does getting to upper east side suck from Brooklyn, Yes. But who the #### wants to go there anyway.

True. I'm just more of a downtown snob and became used to walking/biking everywhere in 10 mins. Won't likely consider living anywhere other than LES/Chinatown, Soho, West Vill or Tribeca.

 

[fantasycurse42]

This is full of awesome. I kind of relate b/c while Major appreciates Brooklyn, i sure as hell wouldn't want to live there: http://www.papermag.com/2013/10/note_from_kim_its_still_a_hell.php

If I see another Edison light bulb or indie, vintage-furnished Ace-style hotel open up, or one more white, bearded, tattooed, apron-clad, work-booted hipster standing behind the counter of a shop selling pork bellies, small-batch gin, organic barber shop products or old-school, authentic, artisanal, heritage, sustainable, distressed-looking anything, I swear I will throw up.

Lot of hipsters here sure. But Brooklyn is awesome. Don't kid yourself.

I like it...i just prefer being able to walk/short bike ride to where I need to go. BK can be a pain logistically. I'd consider Dumbo or that industrial part near W'Burg Bridge.

Have lived in Lower East side, Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. Think much of Brooklyn is very walkable or, at least, short walk to Subway. Does getting to upper east side suck from Brooklyn, Yes. But who the #### wants to go there anyway.

True. I'm just more of a downtown snob and became used to walking/biking everywhere in 10 mins. Won't likely consider living anywhere other than LES/Chinatown, Soho, West Vill or Tribeca.

Houston & 2nd is as far as I'd travel in the LES - Right by whole foods - I'd go east a little, but not south from there...

Brooklyn Heights is an awesome neighborhood, every subway right there, a lot of citibikes, and no logistical issues ever.

 

[Major]

This is full of awesome. I kind of relate b/c while Major appreciates Brooklyn, i sure as hell wouldn't want to live there: http://www.papermag.com/2013/10/note_from_kim_its_still_a_hell.php

If I see another Edison light bulb or indie, vintage-furnished Ace-style hotel open up, or one more white, bearded, tattooed, apron-clad, work-booted hipster standing behind the counter of a shop selling pork bellies, small-batch gin, organic barber shop products or old-school, authentic, artisanal, heritage, sustainable, distressed-looking anything, I swear I will throw up.

Lot of hipsters here sure. But Brooklyn is awesome. Don't kid yourself.

I like it...i just prefer being able to walk/short bike ride to where I need to go. BK can be a pain logistically. I'd consider Dumbo or that industrial part near W'Burg Bridge.

Have lived in Lower East side, Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. Think much of Brooklyn is very walkable or, at least, short walk to Subway. Does getting to upper east side suck from Brooklyn, Yes. But who the #### wants to go there anyway.

True. I'm just more of a downtown snob and became used to walking/biking everywhere in 10 mins. Won't likely consider living anywhere other than LES/Chinatown, Soho, West Vill or Tribeca.

Houston & 2nd is as far as I'd travel in the LES - Right by whole foods - I'd go east a little, but not south from there...

Brooklyn Heights is an awesome neighborhood, every subway right there, a lot of citibikes, and no logistical issues ever.

Interesting....i rarely go north of delancey

 

[fantasycurse42]

This is full of awesome. I kind of relate b/c while Major appreciates Brooklyn, i sure as hell wouldn't want to live there: http://www.papermag.com/2013/10/note_from_kim_its_still_a_hell.php

If I see another Edison light bulb or indie, vintage-furnished Ace-style hotel open up, or one more white, bearded, tattooed, apron-clad, work-booted hipster standing behind the counter of a shop selling pork bellies, small-batch gin, organic barber shop products or old-school, authentic, artisanal, heritage, sustainable, distressed-looking anything, I swear I will throw up.

Lot of hipsters here sure. But Brooklyn is awesome. Don't kid yourself.

I like it...i just prefer being able to walk/short bike ride to where I need to go. BK can be a pain logistically. I'd consider Dumbo or that industrial part near W'Burg Bridge.

Have lived in Lower East side, Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. Think much of Brooklyn is very walkable or, at least, short walk to Subway. Does getting to upper east side suck from Brooklyn, Yes. But who the #### wants to go there anyway.

True. I'm just more of a downtown snob and became used to walking/biking everywhere in 10 mins. Won't likely consider living anywhere other than LES/Chinatown, Soho, West Vill or Tribeca.

Houston & 2nd is as far as I'd travel in the LES - Right by whole foods - I'd go east a little, but not south from there...Brooklyn Heights is an awesome neighborhood, every subway right there, a lot of citibikes, and no logistical issues ever.

Interesting....i rarely go north of delancey

Once you're about 5 blocks NE, SE, or East from that whole foods, that entire area gives me a similar feeling to what the Brooklyn article above was discussing.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Map Says Men Like LIC, Women Like Brooklyn Heights

 

[fantasycurse42]

Map Says Men Like LIC, Women Like Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is great - Best neighborhood by far... Under 30 minutes door - door to just about any location, great restaurants, nice neighborhoods... The piers there are completing amazing too. I'm married with a child so my likes and someone elses may not match up, but I love it there.

http://www.pierhouseny.com/ - They haven't even started building this yet, but I inquired about what the cost would be - $12 - $1500 a foot and it is already 70% sold. Unfortunately this neighborhood is priced higher than some areas in Manhattan.