Love at first bite. It may just be me, but I have an immediate respect for places that make 8 or more homemade soups each day, particularly the ones that let you taste their array before you buy.
Though I am a longtime fan of Union Square's Cafe Medina, Ashby's is just a little closer to work (22nd and 6th), cheaper, and possibly, faster too.
Somehow the catering/cafe managed to squeeze a juice bar, a salad bar, a sandwich spread, and an array of soups into what must be a 200 sq ft space. There is nowhere to sit, so line up, order and get out. The sandwiches look a bit uninspiring, but the store is clean, prices are fair, service is nice, and all ingredients are listed in detail on the backs of each food label.
Their salty chicken noodle soup ($4.25 for a large) was so tasty that I even detoured from my original path to Eisenberg's Diner on 5th ave for their matzoh ball soup.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
NY Burger Co. - Chelsea
Turkey Burgers-- excellent.
Honey Chipotle Ranch-- need I say more?
Sweet potato fries-- soggy
Turkey Chili-- disappointing.
Honey Chipotle Ranch-- need I say more?
Sweet potato fries-- soggy
Turkey Chili-- disappointing.
Tebaya- where Japan meets Chelsea
Small, overcrowded, slightly overpriced-- Tebaya is Japanese down to their little counter stools efficiently placed as close together as possible.
A favorite among the under $10 lunch crowds, and often local construction workers, Tebaya serves up their own garlicy flavor of chicken wings (orders come in sizes varying from 8 to 50 pieces), as well as traditional Japanese favorites such as chicken katsu (soy-marinated fried chicken cutlet with salty sweet sauce over rice), karaage (fried meat or vegitable on stick), and for the gaigin among us, chicken teriyaki. I, for one, am a sucker for the chicken katsu. Oh sweet friedness...
Most things on the menu can be purchased for less than $10, and servings are perfect if you don't want to overeat, but beware, after you tack on a little side order or become overzealous with your ordering.. things can get pricey fast. For those not watching their waistlines, it's definately a good idea for workday lunches.
Do: take-out
Don't: try to eat-in at rush hour
Maybe: spring for one of their homemade teas
A favorite among the under $10 lunch crowds, and often local construction workers, Tebaya serves up their own garlicy flavor of chicken wings (orders come in sizes varying from 8 to 50 pieces), as well as traditional Japanese favorites such as chicken katsu (soy-marinated fried chicken cutlet with salty sweet sauce over rice), karaage (fried meat or vegitable on stick), and for the gaigin among us, chicken teriyaki. I, for one, am a sucker for the chicken katsu. Oh sweet friedness...
Most things on the menu can be purchased for less than $10, and servings are perfect if you don't want to overeat, but beware, after you tack on a little side order or become overzealous with your ordering.. things can get pricey fast. For those not watching their waistlines, it's definately a good idea for workday lunches.
Do: take-out
Don't: try to eat-in at rush hour
Maybe: spring for one of their homemade teas
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