Three NYC Locations
Yes I admit I initially only went because I saw it on an episode of Betthany Ever After BUT it was worth it. I’d describe it as a slightly pricier fast food joint ranging around $9 for sliders. The sliders are delicious as are the fries, and they serve other items with names like the gobble gobble (yes you guessed it the turkey burger) or the invisible burger ( veggie burger). It’s a great spot for people watching in the city, and you can also stroll into the lounge for a sit down meal. Did I mention after leaving this spot we literally walked into Guy Fieri?????
Cafeteria
119 7th AvenueStop reading immediately, leave your desk, and head to Chelsea right now. This 24 hour, hipster hot spot has great vibes, service, and food. While obsessed with their breakfast, I stick to what I know is amazing--like the lemon ricotta pancakes and the croissant french toast.
The menu also includes mac & cheese spring rolls (WHAT?) and a large variety of sandwiches, salads, burgers, and main dishes. Quite frankly there isn’t enough time to cover the whole menu but it is intriguing to know I can keep going back without ordering the same meal.....if only those lemon ricotta pancakes didn’t melt in your mouth!
Three NYC Locations
I’ve been looking forward to tackling this spot for awhile, and New York City’s Restaurant Week seemed like the perfect opportunity. We went to the Fifth avenue location for the pre-fix dinner costing $35 for a three course meal. Right off the bat, the staff was inattentive leaving us at the bar waiting for the upstairs restaurant to open. They told us to sit down, and neglected to tell us to go upstairs where the hostess would seat us. It’s your typical small, too close for comfortable NYC seating, so get ready to see what your neighbors are eating. We sat by the window, and our waiter was very friendly and helpful.
Living up to part of the name they started us with 3 types of olive oil and a focaccia bread. We had both the tuna tartare and the zucchini carpaccio, both appetizers were delicious! I loved the carpaccio, thinly sliced zucchini drizzled with o.o (olive oil) topped with pine nuts and parmesan shavings. The appetizer round won the meal for me, as the halibut over lemon thyme pesto with orecchiette pasta was enjoyable, the portion of fish was small and overcooked. The dessert round was underwhelming with an uninvented shortbread cookie topped with a berry mixture, and a chocolate mousse which was overly rich and sweet. The pricing is on the higher end which is why I’d recommend the pre-fix.
Save $10 dollars by going to lunch!!
Burgers & Cupcakes
458 9th Ave (36th St. & 9th Ave.)
The name says it all, how could you possibly go wrong?? All burgers are under $8, and they are delicious. Try the veggie filled veggie burger or build your own hamburger the skies the limit! Then finish your meal off with a red velvet cupcake or perhaps a mint chocolate chip cupcake? raspberry bavarian cupcake? You decide a quick affordable bite in a laid back environment. Did I mention the drinks are provided in a mason jar?
Baked By MelissaThree NYC Locations
Let’s just say, you are shopping in the fashion district, and you can use a little something sweet to hold you over until your next meal. Literally walk up to the store front Baked by Melissa, where you order mini cupcakes at a drive through window and go on your merry way! I can’t lie to you, this bite size treat is a little much but hey it’s a dollar! We ordered six: my favorite was the peanut butter and jelly while Dino enjoyed the tie dye cupcake. Some of the cupcakes may not be life changing but for one bite they certainly satisfy your sweet tooth!
