202726 Mon Jul 28 10:19:44 -0700 2003 4 18 Manhattan 0 1080948 Today at lunchtime Chikubu will have its once a year unagi lunch special. You get unagi don with some side things and a beer for about $4.50. Expect a long line on E. 44th St. There is some Japanese tradition attached to this . . . Chowhounders are so astute that I'm sure a few will know the details! Mon Jul 28 10:19:44 -0700 2003 0 charliebaltimore 1 1080966 There was a simillar deal also at the Deluxe Food Market yesterday, could be today too. As galleygirl was scouring the neighborhood, she just *happened* to discover it. $3 + a free soda was the price, I believe. Mon Jul 28 11:54:08 -0700 2003 1080948 0 Abbylovi 2 1081018 Yes, and it helped me brave the heat today just fine; clearly will strengthen me for the rest of the summer! Mon Jul 28 15:28:52 -0700 2003 1080966 0 galleygirl 1 1081039 Naniwa on 46th between 5th and Madison usually has an eel day lunch special...several times a year...includes beer Mon Jul 28 17:31:02 -0700 2003 1080948 0 barleywino 1 1082412 From my Japanese friend: unagi gives us stamina to get through the long and hot summer! (Why only celebrate once a year, then?) Wed Aug 20 22:12:35 -0700 2003 1080948 0 Paul Tyksins