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July 8, 2010 8:17 AM Subscribe
Times Square dinner recommendations for a NYC noob?
I'm attending a conference in about a week in New York City. It is my first visit. I'll be staying at the Marriott Marquis Times Square location and would love your recommendations for two dinners and a lunch near there, preferably walking distance, if possible. Other than that, I've got no limitations. I'm a pretty adventurous eater and want to avoid the chain restaurants.
I'll also have about 4 hours free on my last day before I have to be at LaGuardia for my flight home. What place should I see in those 4 hours? Factor in travel time please.
I'm attending a conference in about a week in New York City. It is my first visit. I'll be staying at the Marriott Marquis Times Square location and would love your recommendations for two dinners and a lunch near there, preferably walking distance, if possible. Other than that, I've got no limitations. I'm a pretty adventurous eater and want to avoid the chain restaurants.
I'll also have about 4 hours free on my last day before I have to be at LaGuardia for my flight home. What place should I see in those 4 hours? Factor in travel time please.
Go to the Cafe Edison and have some matzo ball soup.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 8:29 AM on July 8, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 8:29 AM on July 8, 2010 [2 favorites]
times square is the acknowledged food wasteland of new york city—have lunch there, by all means, since you're attending a conference, but please please PLEASE consider taking a few minutes to take a train a few stops south and get something wonderful to eat at one of the thousands of amazing restaurants downtown.
posted by lia at 8:31 AM on July 8, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by lia at 8:31 AM on July 8, 2010 [2 favorites]
Please I am begging you - take the subway - it is very easy to get to great places to eat from times square. Otherwise your ONLY option is to walk over to 9th ave and walk up it looking for places to eat.
posted by JPD at 8:32 AM on July 8, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by JPD at 8:32 AM on July 8, 2010 [2 favorites]
My recommendation would be, don't eat in Times Square, because it's all crap and full of tourists. I understand that maybe for your conference you have the limitation of being there, but why can't you walk or get on a subway and go somewhere that's *not* Times Square?
I would suggest Midtown Lunch as your best resource for lunches. For dinners, you're going to overpay because of the theater district. Are you really that set on eating in Times Square? You won't go anywhere else?
Cafe Edison is part of vanishing old new york so please do go.
posted by micawber at 8:33 AM on July 8, 2010
I would suggest Midtown Lunch as your best resource for lunches. For dinners, you're going to overpay because of the theater district. Are you really that set on eating in Times Square? You won't go anywhere else?
Cafe Edison is part of vanishing old new york so please do go.
posted by micawber at 8:33 AM on July 8, 2010
Response by poster: And this is why I asked. I had no clue that Times Square is a wasteland. So, direct me to a subway stop and a restaurant I should try.
I'm not set on eating in Times Square. I was just listing where I was staying and assumed (foolish me) that there would be something decent nearby. If that's not the case, I'm fine using the subway to go someplace worthwhile. It would be even better if I wasn't going there by myself, but that's for the MetaTalk thread I started.
posted by onhazier at 8:48 AM on July 8, 2010
I'm not set on eating in Times Square. I was just listing where I was staying and assumed (foolish me) that there would be something decent nearby. If that's not the case, I'm fine using the subway to go someplace worthwhile. It would be even better if I wasn't going there by myself, but that's for the MetaTalk thread I started.
posted by onhazier at 8:48 AM on July 8, 2010
If it must be in Times Square, my go-to spots are the grungy Japanese ramen spot Sapporo and its neighbor, the basement sake bar Hagi. Both on 49th between 6th and 7th (closer to 7th). These are hidden in plain sight authentic places that tourists don't go to. Hagi has Japanese bar food and comfort food and is open really late. Sapporo has really rich miso ramen that costs $7 and will fill you for 8 hours.
posted by xo at 8:56 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by xo at 8:56 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
Cafe Edison is great for lunch.
Otherwise, walk west to 9th Avenue, uptown to at least 60th St., or downtown to the Village.
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 8:57 AM on July 8, 2010
Otherwise, walk west to 9th Avenue, uptown to at least 60th St., or downtown to the Village.
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 8:57 AM on July 8, 2010
Fantastic pizza can be found at Lombardi's on Spring st. Its not times square, but it isn't far.
posted by Simon_ at 9:02 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Simon_ at 9:02 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
This looks like a good list for nearby lunches:
http://gonyc.about.com/od/restaurants/tp/times_square.htm
For your dinners, Fredo's is nearby. This is where pasta Alfredo was invented (or something like that). It's really good. But better would be to leave Times Square in a cab. You will have no trouble finding cabs. At that point it's really a matter of what's your cup of tea, but I would suggest spending some time downtown.
For your last day, I would walk to Central Park and then perhaps to the MOMA, both of which are near you. New York is perhaps the greatest city to walk around in in the world, rivaled only by Paris. I would simply pick a destination and go. The city is not that big. You should be able to get just about anywhere in an hour or so walking.
Don't overlook the pizza or Indian and Falafel sold by street vendors. And don't sweat it, it's harder to find bad food in New York than good food.
posted by xammerboy at 9:07 AM on July 8, 2010
http://gonyc.about.com/od/restaurants/tp/times_square.htm
For your dinners, Fredo's is nearby. This is where pasta Alfredo was invented (or something like that). It's really good. But better would be to leave Times Square in a cab. You will have no trouble finding cabs. At that point it's really a matter of what's your cup of tea, but I would suggest spending some time downtown.
For your last day, I would walk to Central Park and then perhaps to the MOMA, both of which are near you. New York is perhaps the greatest city to walk around in in the world, rivaled only by Paris. I would simply pick a destination and go. The city is not that big. You should be able to get just about anywhere in an hour or so walking.
Don't overlook the pizza or Indian and Falafel sold by street vendors. And don't sweat it, it's harder to find bad food in New York than good food.
posted by xammerboy at 9:07 AM on July 8, 2010
From Times Square, it's a reasonable walk to 32nd and 5th Avenue, then you can go to Mandoo Bar (south side of 32nd almost at the intersection of 5th) for dumplings and ramen! You like Korean, yes? Their dolsot bulgogi bi bim bap is awesome, too.
posted by ersatzkat at 9:09 AM on July 8, 2010
posted by ersatzkat at 9:09 AM on July 8, 2010
I'd walk over to 9th - if you like thai, Pam Real Thai is affordable and good - a good lunch choice.
posted by quodlibet at 9:09 AM on July 8, 2010
posted by quodlibet at 9:09 AM on July 8, 2010
This is a 15 minute walk from your hotel according to Google --
Kash Kaval (on 9th ave between 55th and 56th). http://www.kashkavalfoods.com/
Get the onion/goat cheese sandwich, and a sampler plate of the tapas.
posted by devbrain at 9:10 AM on July 8, 2010
Kash Kaval (on 9th ave between 55th and 56th). http://www.kashkavalfoods.com/
Get the onion/goat cheese sandwich, and a sampler plate of the tapas.
posted by devbrain at 9:10 AM on July 8, 2010
I think Spring street is a little far from Times Square. I am really drawing a blank in terms of specific restaurants, but Spring street made me think it might be fun to eat in Little (Ch)Italy and then walk around a couple of the nearby neighborhoods. Perhaps Double Happiness for drinks after if that place is still around.
posted by xammerboy at 9:10 AM on July 8, 2010
posted by xammerboy at 9:10 AM on July 8, 2010
For dinner near Times Square, I would go to Orso for some lovely Italian. If you leave that area, take the R from Times Square to 23rd Street and go to Via Emilia. Beautiful Northern Italian food, inexpensive for the city, and with a huge wine list (NB: it's cash only).
posted by ocherdraco at 9:12 AM on July 8, 2010
posted by ocherdraco at 9:12 AM on July 8, 2010
When you're in New York, get at least one New York meal. To me, that means a pastrami sandwich at the Carnegie Deli at 7th Avenue and 55th Street. About a pound of meat, and more than one non-competitive-eater person can finish.
If that's not enough, try the super-pastrami.
Save room for the rugelach cheesecake.
Then you die -- but happy.
posted by KRS at 9:13 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
If that's not enough, try the super-pastrami.
Save room for the rugelach cheesecake.
Then you die -- but happy.
posted by KRS at 9:13 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
KRS If he is time constrained going to the carnegie deli wont work. That place usually has a long line.
Pretty much any non times square place will be good just stay away from times square.
posted by majortom1981 at 9:19 AM on July 8, 2010
Pretty much any non times square place will be good just stay away from times square.
posted by majortom1981 at 9:19 AM on July 8, 2010
Best answer: I can't recommend Ippudo enough, it's the closest thing you'll get to real Japanese ramen outside of Japan. The Akamaru Modern is delicious as hell.
posted by koudelka at 9:33 AM on July 8, 2010 [3 favorites]
posted by koudelka at 9:33 AM on July 8, 2010 [3 favorites]
I'm not set on eating in Times Square. I was just listing where I was staying and assumed (foolish me) that there would be something decent nearby. If that's not the case, I'm fine using the subway to go someplace worthwhile.
some of the recommendations on this thread are pretty good, some are pretty bad; there are thousands of restaurants in new york. you'll get way better recommendations if you give us more details: what do you like to eat? what do you not like? what do you usually eat where you live that you might not want to eat in nyc? what are you willing to try? what's your budget?
posted by lia at 9:46 AM on July 8, 2010
some of the recommendations on this thread are pretty good, some are pretty bad; there are thousands of restaurants in new york. you'll get way better recommendations if you give us more details: what do you like to eat? what do you not like? what do you usually eat where you live that you might not want to eat in nyc? what are you willing to try? what's your budget?
posted by lia at 9:46 AM on July 8, 2010
I don't know what your budget is like, but I really enjoyed Bobby Flay's Bar Americain (52nd between 6th and 7th, so not too far from Times Square).
My absolute favorite restaurant in Rocco Restaurant (181 Thompson Street) - from Times Square take the subway to West 4th Street (A,C,E,B,D,F or V) walk south on 6th Avenue to Bleecker. Walk East on Bleecker, turn right onto Thompson Street. There is an old neon sign that says 'Rocco Restaurant'. It's pretty traditional Italian food, but its delicious and decently priced.
posted by miscbuff at 9:48 AM on July 8, 2010
My absolute favorite restaurant in Rocco Restaurant (181 Thompson Street) - from Times Square take the subway to West 4th Street (A,C,E,B,D,F or V) walk south on 6th Avenue to Bleecker. Walk East on Bleecker, turn right onto Thompson Street. There is an old neon sign that says 'Rocco Restaurant'. It's pretty traditional Italian food, but its delicious and decently priced.
posted by miscbuff at 9:48 AM on July 8, 2010
For lunch, walk over to Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library. Grab one of the moveable chairs and something to eat from the kiosks there. Or find a table at the leafy cafe directly behind the library--not to be confused the with the very expensive Bryant Park Grill right there, too. The cafe food is decent and not too expensive; the people and skyline watching is fabulous. I'd do that both your days, honestly, at lunchtime if I had to be in Times Square.
If you love seafood, the Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station is a big New York eating experience and walkable from where you'll be.
Here's a nice outing I just had last week, though not strictly Times Square. I got myself by downtown bus to the far West Side, 12th Avenue-ish, and walked the newly landscaped elevated High Line from 18th Street to where it ends downtown. Then I ate a nice little dinner at Tartine at 11th St. and 4th, I think it is. It's teeny, but if you have a light lunch, you can have an early dinner and score an outside table at 5:30. You bring your own wine, so dinner's cheap. Sweet. There are lots of little places in the village if you want to do the High Line walk and wind up with dinner, which I totally recommend.
posted by Elsie at 9:55 AM on July 8, 2010
If you love seafood, the Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station is a big New York eating experience and walkable from where you'll be.
Here's a nice outing I just had last week, though not strictly Times Square. I got myself by downtown bus to the far West Side, 12th Avenue-ish, and walked the newly landscaped elevated High Line from 18th Street to where it ends downtown. Then I ate a nice little dinner at Tartine at 11th St. and 4th, I think it is. It's teeny, but if you have a light lunch, you can have an early dinner and score an outside table at 5:30. You bring your own wine, so dinner's cheap. Sweet. There are lots of little places in the village if you want to do the High Line walk and wind up with dinner, which I totally recommend.
posted by Elsie at 9:55 AM on July 8, 2010
+1 Bar Americain for dinner
For lunch, try an sandwich at Xie-Xie on 9th. Yum.
posted by dzot at 9:57 AM on July 8, 2010
For lunch, try an sandwich at Xie-Xie on 9th. Yum.
posted by dzot at 9:57 AM on July 8, 2010
This is getting to be a little insane with uninformed recommendations to hot-tail it out of the area.
I live a few avenues west of Times Square, and while Times Square itself doesn't boast the best restaurants, Hell's Kitchen, which is where I live, has some truly excellent dining spots.
Bocca di Bacco (54th/9th) and Gallo Nero (44th/9th) are both great little enotecas with fantastic wine selections.
If you're into the Top Chef experience, Angelo Sosa, one of this season's contenders has a restaurant called Xie Xie at 46th/9th that is great for fusion dishes. It's not a lot of food, but the quality is very high.
Yakitori Totto (55th/8th) and its new sister ramen joint, Totto Ramen (52nd/9th) are both pretty much universally lauded as among the city's best Japanese food. I'd take Totto Ramen over Ippudo any day.
You've also got Amy's Bread at 47th/9th if you're in the mood for a snack or a quick sandwich, as well as the trio of upscale casual sister restaurants: Five Napkin Burger, Nizza, and Marseille (45th/9th).
Just walk west. Seriously, there is tremendous food within easy walking distance.
posted by yellowcandy at 10:29 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
I live a few avenues west of Times Square, and while Times Square itself doesn't boast the best restaurants, Hell's Kitchen, which is where I live, has some truly excellent dining spots.
Bocca di Bacco (54th/9th) and Gallo Nero (44th/9th) are both great little enotecas with fantastic wine selections.
If you're into the Top Chef experience, Angelo Sosa, one of this season's contenders has a restaurant called Xie Xie at 46th/9th that is great for fusion dishes. It's not a lot of food, but the quality is very high.
Yakitori Totto (55th/8th) and its new sister ramen joint, Totto Ramen (52nd/9th) are both pretty much universally lauded as among the city's best Japanese food. I'd take Totto Ramen over Ippudo any day.
You've also got Amy's Bread at 47th/9th if you're in the mood for a snack or a quick sandwich, as well as the trio of upscale casual sister restaurants: Five Napkin Burger, Nizza, and Marseille (45th/9th).
Just walk west. Seriously, there is tremendous food within easy walking distance.
posted by yellowcandy at 10:29 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
Your hotel is on Broadway between 45th and 46th. If price is no object, you can actually do very well in the area.
Assuming no time, wardrobe, and budget constraints:
- Le Bernardin (pricey, upscale, phenomenal seafood restaurant, 4 New York Times stars, celebrity chef Eric Ripert)
- db Bistro Moderne (Daniel Boulud's contemporary French bistro, popular for pre-theatre dining)
- The Modern (upscale Alsatian formal dining in the formal dining room where jackets are required, small plates + hip atmosphere in the bar area)
- Esca (Mario Batali's seafood restaurant, known for crudo, note that a solo diner may feel more comfortable at the bar, popular for pre-theatre dining)
I'll also note that two of the best Sichuan restaurants in Manhattan are located nearby: Szechuan Gourmet and Lan Sheng. I don't live in the neighborhood and will travel to Times Square just to eat at Szechuan Gourmet.
posted by kathryn at 10:58 AM on July 8, 2010 [2 favorites]
Assuming no time, wardrobe, and budget constraints:
- Le Bernardin (pricey, upscale, phenomenal seafood restaurant, 4 New York Times stars, celebrity chef Eric Ripert)
- db Bistro Moderne (Daniel Boulud's contemporary French bistro, popular for pre-theatre dining)
- The Modern (upscale Alsatian formal dining in the formal dining room where jackets are required, small plates + hip atmosphere in the bar area)
- Esca (Mario Batali's seafood restaurant, known for crudo, note that a solo diner may feel more comfortable at the bar, popular for pre-theatre dining)
I'll also note that two of the best Sichuan restaurants in Manhattan are located nearby: Szechuan Gourmet and Lan Sheng. I don't live in the neighborhood and will travel to Times Square just to eat at Szechuan Gourmet.
posted by kathryn at 10:58 AM on July 8, 2010 [2 favorites]
If you really can't get out of Times Square for food, I'd recommend Havana Central on 46th between 6th and 7th. I like their Cuban sandwiches and their prices are excellent.
posted by yeti at 11:19 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by yeti at 11:19 AM on July 8, 2010 [1 favorite]
+1 to Sapporo. That's the only reason anyone should venture into Times Square, even for a minute. And tourist-free! Sssssssh.
posted by zvs at 11:19 AM on July 8, 2010
posted by zvs at 11:19 AM on July 8, 2010
Best answer: kathryn's recommendations are great, although I would emphasize that Le Bernardin is considered one of the very best restaurants in NYC (i.e., jacket required), in case you get intimidated (or excited) by that kind of thing.
A mutual friend of kathryn's and mine took me to Szechuan Gourmet once, and it was delicious. Very spicy, very flavorful.
I second the Oyster Bar, reservedly. It's overpriced for the quality of the food, but if you are only in NYC once, you should see Grand Central; inside, the Oyster Bar itself, like the entire Terminal, is a marvel of architecture. Also, the actual bar is a great place if you are dining alone.
As for what you should do in your four hours, if you want to do more than just walk through a picturesque neighborhood (which is an awesome thing to do), I would buy a Time Out New York magazine your first day in the City and leaf through it until you find something that interests you. They put it out every week for no reason other than to answer the question, "I have a few hours of leisure time in New York. What should I do?"
posted by hhc5 at 11:25 AM on July 8, 2010
A mutual friend of kathryn's and mine took me to Szechuan Gourmet once, and it was delicious. Very spicy, very flavorful.
I second the Oyster Bar, reservedly. It's overpriced for the quality of the food, but if you are only in NYC once, you should see Grand Central; inside, the Oyster Bar itself, like the entire Terminal, is a marvel of architecture. Also, the actual bar is a great place if you are dining alone.
As for what you should do in your four hours, if you want to do more than just walk through a picturesque neighborhood (which is an awesome thing to do), I would buy a Time Out New York magazine your first day in the City and leaf through it until you find something that interests you. They put it out every week for no reason other than to answer the question, "I have a few hours of leisure time in New York. What should I do?"
posted by hhc5 at 11:25 AM on July 8, 2010
Response by poster: Interesting discussion and I love the little internecine squabble over staying in the area or going further out.
My per diem for meals including tax and tip is $66. Cash is not an option for corporate expenses except cabs. If I find something I really want and it is going to blow my per diem, I've no qualms about paying out of pocket. I'll have business casual attire, planning to change out of the company logo top before going out.
As far as food types go, I'm dead serious about being an adventurous eater and love to try new foods. I live in a suburb of DC and generally have access to good ethnic foods in the area. When I go out with the family, we typically hit BBQ or steak places or our favorite diner which has a Mediterranean flair. It depends upon what we reach consensus over. Unfortunately, there's not a good Japanese or Chinese take-out in our town. If the children are not with us we'll go for sushi, Lebanese or Burmese. Complex flavors are welcome. Spicey is too. I'm careful with Thai because their level of heat can be too much for me despite how wonderful the food. If we're cooking at home then Mexican, Tex-Mex, Indian, Hungarian, Italian and American are commonly found on the table.
You've given me something to start with. Feel free to add more suggestions. Thanks everyone.
posted by onhazier at 11:28 AM on July 8, 2010
My per diem for meals including tax and tip is $66. Cash is not an option for corporate expenses except cabs. If I find something I really want and it is going to blow my per diem, I've no qualms about paying out of pocket. I'll have business casual attire, planning to change out of the company logo top before going out.
As far as food types go, I'm dead serious about being an adventurous eater and love to try new foods. I live in a suburb of DC and generally have access to good ethnic foods in the area. When I go out with the family, we typically hit BBQ or steak places or our favorite diner which has a Mediterranean flair. It depends upon what we reach consensus over. Unfortunately, there's not a good Japanese or Chinese take-out in our town. If the children are not with us we'll go for sushi, Lebanese or Burmese. Complex flavors are welcome. Spicey is too. I'm careful with Thai because their level of heat can be too much for me despite how wonderful the food. If we're cooking at home then Mexican, Tex-Mex, Indian, Hungarian, Italian and American are commonly found on the table.
You've given me something to start with. Feel free to add more suggestions. Thanks everyone.
posted by onhazier at 11:28 AM on July 8, 2010
Best answer: Queen of Sheba is a delicious Ethiopian restaurant about three blocks away from your hotel, and mercifully removed from the Times Square orbit. All is excellent, particularly the vegetarian entrees, and if you come from an area with less culinary options, Ethiopian food can be a very exciting/new dining experience.
(And while you're in the area, consider stopping by Rudy's Bar & Grill, the original Hell's Kitchen dive bar, and the home of Drinking Liberally on Thursday nights.)
posted by Ash3000 at 11:33 AM on July 8, 2010
(And while you're in the area, consider stopping by Rudy's Bar & Grill, the original Hell's Kitchen dive bar, and the home of Drinking Liberally on Thursday nights.)
posted by Ash3000 at 11:33 AM on July 8, 2010
Best answer: I've had to stay in a Times Sq hotel for work, and the best food moments were these:
Akdeniz is very good, not expensive but not divey, Turkish on 46th between 5th and 6th.
I've only eaten there once, but I quite liked Sushi Zen, at 44th between 6th and 7th.
posted by kestrel251 at 11:37 AM on July 8, 2010
Akdeniz is very good, not expensive but not divey, Turkish on 46th between 5th and 6th.
I've only eaten there once, but I quite liked Sushi Zen, at 44th between 6th and 7th.
posted by kestrel251 at 11:37 AM on July 8, 2010
Last time I went to Sapporo it was cash only, so keep that in mind.
If you want to take a walk up to the Columbus Circle area (59th +B'way) you can hit the $26 prix fixe lunch at Jean Georges (Trump Tower Lobby level.) I'm fairly certain the relax the dress code for lunch. Also, Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery & Cafe is on the 3rd floor of the Time Warner Center and I've never had a disappointing meal there. Get food to go as sit down service takes foreeevvvver. Take it to the park and enjoy.
The Shake Shack on 8th + 44th might be open by the time you get here. The Shack Stack is one of my favorite noms in the city.
Oh, if you're here on a Thursday, don't miss the Wafels and Dinges truck on 46th + 6th or on Friday on 52nd and 7th. These are also primo noms, and they take credit cards!
posted by mrsshotglass at 11:45 AM on July 8, 2010
If you want to take a walk up to the Columbus Circle area (59th +B'way) you can hit the $26 prix fixe lunch at Jean Georges (Trump Tower Lobby level.) I'm fairly certain the relax the dress code for lunch. Also, Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery & Cafe is on the 3rd floor of the Time Warner Center and I've never had a disappointing meal there. Get food to go as sit down service takes foreeevvvver. Take it to the park and enjoy.
The Shake Shack on 8th + 44th might be open by the time you get here. The Shack Stack is one of my favorite noms in the city.
Oh, if you're here on a Thursday, don't miss the Wafels and Dinges truck on 46th + 6th or on Friday on 52nd and 7th. These are also primo noms, and they take credit cards!
posted by mrsshotglass at 11:45 AM on July 8, 2010
I liked the Thai I got at Room Service a lot, and I've had a couple really good meals at Josie's too.
posted by frankdrebin at 1:19 PM on July 8, 2010
posted by frankdrebin at 1:19 PM on July 8, 2010
Best answer: I'm not a NYer, but last time I was in town I stumbled on the 53rd and 6th Halal cart; five months later, thinking about it still makes me drool a little. Walking distance to times square.
posted by chalkbored at 2:16 PM on July 8, 2010
posted by chalkbored at 2:16 PM on July 8, 2010
Response by poster: Based on all the good suggestions, I'm not sure I can legitimately mark any one or ten as best answers. I will though because you've given me options and I love options. The cart at 53rd and 6th may have just become lunch on Sunday (forgot I needed to deal with that meal too). I know it is cash only and will come prepared.
You guys are great. Seriously.
posted by onhazier at 7:46 PM on July 8, 2010
You guys are great. Seriously.
posted by onhazier at 7:46 PM on July 8, 2010
The cart at 53rd and 6th may have just become lunch on Sunday.
The authentic 53rd & 6th cart is open from 7:30PM-4AM. During the daytime it is a different vendor who is totally unaffiliated.
posted by yeti at 7:58 AM on July 9, 2010
The authentic 53rd & 6th cart is open from 7:30PM-4AM. During the daytime it is a different vendor who is totally unaffiliated.
posted by yeti at 7:58 AM on July 9, 2010
Not exactly.
During the day time, an imposter cart wearing copycat yellow outfits parks on the SOUTHWEST corner of 53rd and 6th.
But the operators of the famous cart realized this and during the day, the famous cart is parked on the is SOUTHEAST corner of 53rd and 6th. This is true on weekdays and weekends.
But at night (after 7pm) the imposter packs it up and the famous cart is back on is the SOUTHWEST corner of 53rd and 6th. The SW corner nighttime cart is there weekdays and weekends.
Day time: southeast corner of 53rd and 6th
Night time: southwest corner of 53rd and 6th
Always look for this bag to verify authenticity.
BTW, I wouldn't confirm with the workers of any cart that they're the same as the famous one. They have absolutely zero incentive to tell the truth. Of course they'll say yes! They want you to spend your money!
Regardless, I've been told that Kwik Meal is actually better than the famous halal cart. Kwik Meal is on the SW Corner of 45th Street and Sixth Avenue.
posted by kathryn at 11:24 AM on July 9, 2010
During the day time, an imposter cart wearing copycat yellow outfits parks on the SOUTHWEST corner of 53rd and 6th.
But the operators of the famous cart realized this and during the day, the famous cart is parked on the is SOUTHEAST corner of 53rd and 6th. This is true on weekdays and weekends.
But at night (after 7pm) the imposter packs it up and the famous cart is back on is the SOUTHWEST corner of 53rd and 6th. The SW corner nighttime cart is there weekdays and weekends.
Day time: southeast corner of 53rd and 6th
Night time: southwest corner of 53rd and 6th
Always look for this bag to verify authenticity.
BTW, I wouldn't confirm with the workers of any cart that they're the same as the famous one. They have absolutely zero incentive to tell the truth. Of course they'll say yes! They want you to spend your money!
Regardless, I've been told that Kwik Meal is actually better than the famous halal cart. Kwik Meal is on the SW Corner of 45th Street and Sixth Avenue.
posted by kathryn at 11:24 AM on July 9, 2010
According to this spring's Midtown Lunch street meat taste test, the 53rd & 6th "imposter" cart makes a very good plate of street meat.
I'd highly recommend Esca (44th & 9th) it's one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the city (although pricey.)
I'll second the recommendations for Uncle Nick's, Hallo Berlin, and the Thai places in Hells Kitchen. Also Xie Xie and Amys Bread fo Sandwiches. If you're in the mood for a bit of a walk, and also falafel, head over to Cafe Azuri at W. 51st and 10th Ave.
posted by andrewraff at 1:32 PM on July 9, 2010
I'd highly recommend Esca (44th & 9th) it's one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the city (although pricey.)
I'll second the recommendations for Uncle Nick's, Hallo Berlin, and the Thai places in Hells Kitchen. Also Xie Xie and Amys Bread fo Sandwiches. If you're in the mood for a bit of a walk, and also falafel, head over to Cafe Azuri at W. 51st and 10th Ave.
posted by andrewraff at 1:32 PM on July 9, 2010
Oh, and for pizza in the Times Square area, I'd go to John's on W. 44th St. It may not be the best pizza in New York City, but it's a solidly good example of New York pizza.
posted by andrewraff at 1:34 PM on July 9, 2010
posted by andrewraff at 1:34 PM on July 9, 2010
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posted by Danf at 8:23 AM on July 8, 2010