One trying to find lunch tomorrow, but where??

[calf]

I could use some ideas for some really great food for lunch tomorrow.

Well, my default idea is Bouchon Bakery (the one in the mall), I love that place. But I am mainly in the mood for something much more straightforward—something really low key, I'd love a hole-in-wall setting as long as there is something notable about the food—but I am at a loss as to where to start. Fix me!!! Tell me your notable foods for Saturday lunch.

Oh, no Japanese though. Planning on that for dinner.

[alepenazzi]

Bash Burger at Burger & Barrell

Ravioli at Giovanni Rana @ Chelsea Market

Great prix fix lunch at David Burke Kitchen

Just throwing ideas around...

[calf]

Thanks! Italian sounds great, I might go for that. I've thought about it some more and am having better ideas now.

Possibilities:
+ Chelsea Market, Eataly…
+ Xi'an Famous Foods
+ Bouchon Bakery, haven't been in a year

Not in the mood for:
– Fried foods
– Sandwiches, burgers, bagels
– Pizza
– Japanese (too good, but really needing something different)
– Fine dining or anything resembling it (no prix fixe) (even though Tocqueville on a Sat. afternoon is pretty awesome)
– no brunchy places (no Prune, ABCK, etc.)

[barberinibee]

Eataly? I wouldn't bother and hardly a hole in the wall.

Any feeling for Pinche taqueria on the Lower east side?

http://www.pinchetaqueria.us/new-york...

Might not be robust enough for December weather.

[coll]

We just visited Eataly for the first time this week and were very impressed with the cappucino bar, we had a little of everything. Just like a quick trip to Rome. The other restaurants are on my list for next time, I would definitely bother, and would love your feedback if you do go.

[foodwhisperer]

1st Choice: Kin Shop
other choices: dim sum at Golden Unicorn, Paradou,
Nam Peng above the parking garage( that's if you change your mind and want a coconut shrimp sandwich or a ginger brisket sandwich ) :)
Greenwich Grill had a great $12 lunch, not sure if it's available on weekends.

[calf]

Thank you all!! I ended up having errands to run, but I'll save all of these for in time of need.

[barberinibee]

Just realized I relocated Pinche Taqueria to the LES, when Nolita is the better designation.