659582 Wed Oct 14 22:23:24 -0700 2009 11 6 Southwest 0 5104370 Need recs for a lunch, possibly several, preferably walking distance from 2nd Avenue and Jefferson. Will have an hour including walking time. I like almost everything but don't have a big appetite. If I get selected I could be going there for several days, I'll switch between taking the light rail and driving. Durant's, Lo-Lo's, Coronado Cafe and Carolina's are long time favorites, would like to find places I haven't been that are only open for lunch and/or weekdays. Hanny's is on my radar so far. Seems to far to walk, is there better? Thanks! Wed Oct 14 22:23:24 -0700 2009 128716 AguasFrescas 1 5104401 Hanny's is good. Could take the light rail to Blue Fin. Stickler's is right next to the courthouses. Wed Oct 14 23:01:22 -0700 2009 5104370 11583 ipsedixit 1 5104431 Matt's Big Breakfast is quite good http://www.mattsbigbreakfast.com/ and also does lunch. Cibo might be a little far to walk and also is open for dinner, but is very good. http://www.cibophoenix.com/menu.html Wed Oct 14 23:35:18 -0700 2009 5104370 281437 PaqpIn 2 5104462 If you are gonna go as far up as Coronado Cafe, you should stop for a vampira or carne asada burro at America's. It's on 7th street just south of Coranado Cafe Thu Oct 15 00:24:03 -0700 2009 5104431 162217 cruisemo 3 5105086 If you are serving on a jury you would be lucky to get a whole hour. Depending on where you are just getting out of the Courthouse will take you 10 minutes with the really slow elevators (unless jurors can use the Court reserved elevators). Hanny's is walking distance but I have not been impressed. Thai Elephant on Adams and Central is decent Thai. The Hero Factory on Adams and 2nd Avenue is a fantastic deli. Crazy Jim's on Washington and 3rd Avenue is decent enough. Other than that not much in walking distance. Downtown is pretty much a wasteland for food if you are on foot. Pasta Bar and Sens are great for lunch and are a 5 minute drive. El Portal is probably closer than that as is Los Dos on Washington. I doubt you will have enough time for Lo Lo's. Thu Oct 15 08:25:00 -0700 2009 5104462 17684 avandelay 1 5105264 Hanny's is not too far to walk, especially in mild weather. Nevertheless, one hour total might be tight. I'd probably save Hanny's for a relaxing drink and dinner after jury duty one day. Due to time constraints, I would not recommend trying to drive or take light rail anywhere during your break. Nearby choices: Yasda Bento -- good rice bowls, udon, bulgogi, etc.; fits into your category of open only for weekday lunch; fast food style guarantees quick lunch Thai Elephant -- full service, but very good at handling the lunch crowd; no problem getting in and out in an hour Hero Factory -- big NY-style sandwiches; also fairly quick and open only for weekday lunch. Thu Oct 15 09:24:55 -0700 2009 5104370 26466 silverbear 1 5105534 There's a strip of 3 restaurants on 1st St between Filmore and Jefferson. Turf Pub (Irish food. I've been for happy hour, very average food, but good selection of suds). Sens Tapas (Japanese style tapas. Excellent and unique) Pasta Bar (self-explanatory menu. It's supposed to be great, have yet to try myself) Thu Oct 15 10:49:40 -0700 2009 5104370 1101779 tabe1978 1 5105746 http://www.tomstavernphoenix.com/ Tom's Tavern is pretty tasty. Good service, too. Thu Oct 15 11:53:06 -0700 2009 5104370 247986 JerryMe 1 5107152 Blue Fin or Hanny's! Thu Oct 15 22:18:53 -0700 2009 5104370 111656 rxenergie 1 5109217 Thanks everyone for your replies. I tried Hero Factory for lunch and it was very good, and their staff was cordial. I was full on half a sub. Due to a water main break, I get to go back at least one more day. Can't decide where yet. BTW, the gnocchi at Pasta Bar is outstanding! Fri Oct 16 16:45:32 -0700 2009 5104370 128716 AguasFrescas 2 5113154 How much longer are you there? I adore The Breadfruit at Pierce and 2nd St. Refreshing Jamaican lunch will fill you up and the best part is that all the food is made the same day most of the time by the owners you'll see standing there in the open kitchen. Sun Oct 18 18:19:06 -0700 2009 5109217 1115787 eatingSlow 3 5116176 I was excused, so just today. Went to Hanny's and really liked it. Will have to find a way to go to The Breadfruit. Jury duty has its perks, we reported in by 10:30, got out at 4:30 and had 90 minutes for lunch! Mon Oct 19 20:50:06 -0700 2009 5113154 128716 AguasFrescas