Lunch in Manhattan is a beautiful thing. Whether you indulge in the power lunch, the ladies who lunch or the 15 minute grab-and-go back to your cubical, here is a list of some of the best new lunch menus in NYC. by Joleen Zanuzoski
Flatiron - Alison Eighteen 15 West 18th Street nr. 5th Ave. The perfect option for client lunches or a celebratory afternoon gathering, the lunch menu is seriously mouth-watering. The warm-braised lamb sandwich and fried oyster po-boy are just a couple of the comfort foodie options available. If you're looking for a quick bite on the go, check out their to-go kiosk.
West Village - Babbo 110 Waverly Place nr. 6th Ave. According to Eater's live lunch blogging of Babbo's lunch menu kick-off, it seems a walk-in is a total possibility at this perpetually packed to the gills Batali haunt. Another reason to love those orange crocs? The $49 four-course lunch prix fixe. At Babbo?! That's $20 less than the cheapest tasting served in the evenings. Add a $35 wine pairing and go back to the office a little sauced - creativity multiplies with a little liquid courage.
West Village - Fatty Cue 50 Carmine Street nr. Bedford St. The West Village location of the Zak Pelaccio Cue Malaysian BBQ empire has lift off on a lunch menu, offered Monday to Friday from 12-3:30pm. The 'Cue grilled cheese sandwich with pickled chili is one for the books and that fried oyster roll? Just stop right now!
Chelsea - Forager's City Table 300 West 22nd Street nr. Eighth Ave. This amazing resto within the new Forager's City Grocer is a hidden gem that we hope stays under the radar as long as possible. Their dishes feature veggies from their garden and charcuterie from in-house butchers. You can see the chefs at work while you sip on wine from the wine taps and wish that you never had to go back to work yourself.
Nolita - Randolph Beer 343 Broome Street nr. Elizabeth St. We can't get enough of this beer and cocktail den and now that they are offering lunch, it's almost reached perfection. As if the 36 craft beers on tap wasn't enough, these guys are giving us lunch too? Overachievers. The evil sprouts with maple bacon and the sauteed kale are divine. If we're feeling naughty - the portobello burger is one for the books.
LES - Cafe Dancer 96 Orchard Street nr. Delancey St. This place is FRESH, meaning it's been open for less than a week but it's sandwiches are getting some serious buzz. A former chef of Williamsburg favorite Egg serves up locally sourced, Mediterranean-influenced sandwiches including Gruyere & cheddar grilled cheese, feta-topped egg salad on crispy ciabatta, and heritage salami with arugula & olive oil on garlic toast. Sounds like lunch to us!
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| Beef cheek ravioli, Babbo |
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| Fried oyster roll, Fatty 'Cue Photo: Max Falkowitz, Serious Eats |
Chelsea - Forager's City Table 300 West 22nd Street nr. Eighth Ave. This amazing resto within the new Forager's City Grocer is a hidden gem that we hope stays under the radar as long as possible. Their dishes feature veggies from their garden and charcuterie from in-house butchers. You can see the chefs at work while you sip on wine from the wine taps and wish that you never had to go back to work yourself.
Nolita - Randolph Beer 343 Broome Street nr. Elizabeth St. We can't get enough of this beer and cocktail den and now that they are offering lunch, it's almost reached perfection. As if the 36 craft beers on tap wasn't enough, these guys are giving us lunch too? Overachievers. The evil sprouts with maple bacon and the sauteed kale are divine. If we're feeling naughty - the portobello burger is one for the books.
LES - Cafe Dancer 96 Orchard Street nr. Delancey St. This place is FRESH, meaning it's been open for less than a week but it's sandwiches are getting some serious buzz. A former chef of Williamsburg favorite Egg serves up locally sourced, Mediterranean-influenced sandwiches including Gruyere & cheddar grilled cheese, feta-topped egg salad on crispy ciabatta, and heritage salami with arugula & olive oil on garlic toast. Sounds like lunch to us!
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| Baja Fish Tacos, Super Linda Photo: Melissa Hom, Grubstreet |
TriBeca - Super Linda 109 West Broadway nr. Reade St. Lunch just got seriously caliente. The newest addition to the Matt Abramcyk and Serge Becker empire has launched a robust lunch menu including a Country Club salad with steak and kale to fill both your carnavorous and health kick at the same time and the Baja fish tacos are a must-try.
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| The Water Club |
Kips Bay - The Water Club East River nr. 30th Street The absolutely most perfect location for lunch al fresco. This gem on the East River serves a delectable seafood-centric lunch menu including top notch lobster rolls, seared tuna burgers and littleneck clams. A great option for out of town guests to give them a taste of the city off the beaten path.
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