664328 Tue Nov 03 07:03:08 -0800 2009 5 18 Manhattan 0 5151643 I'll be around Columbus & 70th today. Where should I have lunch? Tue Nov 03 07:03:08 -0800 2009 62257 Little Cupcake 1 5151734 Just how near are you wanting to be? I'd recommend Gus & Gabriel Gastropub on 79th between Bwy & Amsterdam. Went a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. www.thelunchbelle.com Tue Nov 03 07:37:28 -0800 2009 5151643 110996 LeahBaila 1 5151735 It would be helpful to know what cuisine(s) you prefer, whether you want casual or fancy, and your per person budget for food only (drink, tax & tip additional). That said... Bar Boulud is close by. Can't beat the excellent charcuterie. Good salads and delicious desserts as well. Photos can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157616424232698/ Tue Nov 03 07:37:30 -0800 2009 5151643 13867 RGR 2 5151869 We're looking for something casual. We don't mind walking a bit. My friend suggested Lansky's Deli. Any good? Tue Nov 03 08:20:52 -0800 2009 5151735 62257 Little Cupcake 3 5153675 We ended up eating at Lansky's. We shared a Riverside Sandwich, which had pastrami, brisket & cheddar. The sandwich was way too big for me to eat myself. Thinking about the pastrami is making my mouth water. I wish I could have it again for dinner. We also had a potato & a spinach knish, and egg creams. The knishes were so nice & fluffy (the best knish I've had in quite awhile), and the egg creams were well-executed. Everything was great! Service was fast and friendly. I would definitely go back. Tue Nov 03 17:39:33 -0800 2009 5151869 62257 Little Cupcake 1 5156808 Lansky's is one of our favorites! The Kreplah & Matzoh Ball soup are great, as well as the sandwiches. They have a huge sandwich called the jackpot which must contain at least 2 pounds of meat! ( My growing boys loved it). Wed Nov 04 18:11:57 -0800 2009 5151643 164988 rkaene