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Uncle Nick’s and Poseidon Bakery Make 9th Ave the Ultimate Greek Lunch Spot
“Why don’t you write about the places on 9th Ave.!?!” is a question I get a lot. My reply is usually some form of “Well then I have to go to 2nd Ave., and 26th street, and 65th Street… and then it...
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“Recessions are a Good Time to Be in the Gyro Business”
Gyro II (on 7th Ave. btw. 33+34th) You all know that Midtown Lunch has a love affair with the gyro, whether being served chopped up as the “lamb” portion of a halal platter, or patiently cooked and...
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Uncle Gussy’s Upgrades to a Truck?
From Lunch’er Jason: Dear Midtown Lunch, I have been a loyal reader for the better part of the last 5 or 6 months, and this has been the tastiest half year of my life. I work at 51st and Park Ave, and...
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Uncle Gussy’s is the O.G. Souvlaki Truck
I am eagerly anticipating the Midtown debut of the Souvlaki GR truck, this year’s Vendy Rookie of the Year winner. It seems like something truly unique in an increasingly varied Midtown street food...
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Flatiron Lunch: Souvlaki GR Truck Gets Comfortable on 21st
Now that Downtown has its very own section of the site, what are we going to post on Fridays? Answer… how about a column devoted to those lunches just south of the ML boundaries. Every week we post...
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Checking Out Poseidon’s Savory Stuff
Poseidon Bakery, the truly “old school” Greek spot on 9th ave btw. 44+45th is primarily known for their sweets. I love baklava but I’m rarely craving dessert on my lunch hour. I was a bit more...
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Uncle Gussy’s Pastistio is Like an Awesome Greek Lasagna
Fans of Uncle Gussy’s Truck know to stalk the Twitter Tracker to see what special owners Nick and Franky’s mom has made for the day. Lamb chops and pork chops are popular in the rotation (it’s hard to...
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Uncle Gussy’s is Opening a Greek Coffee Cart Today!
There have been a lot of new trucks and carts that hit the road this year, but I have to admit that this one has me very excited. The guys from Uncle Gussy’s are opening a coffee cart today and their...
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GRK Bringing Rotisserie Meats, Yogurt to Grand Central Area
One of the most memorable lunches I ate as editor of Downtown Lunch was at GRK in the Financial District. The meal involved a Thanksgiving special of rotisserie turkey, and it was spectacular. Soon...
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First Look: GRK Ups the Gyro Game in Midtown East
In case you missed it, GRK opened its second location in NYC a few days ago, on Lex btw. 44th & 45th streets. It’s smaller than the first location in the Financial District, but the menu is the...
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