Meatpacking District gets meatier
and cold small plates like edamame lollipops, sushi and sashimi platters, ceviche and tempura.
Fuel up with good-for-you fast food. Quick and healthy is the concept behind which has opened its second location in the Flatiron District (303 Park Ave. South). The menu was developed by nutritionist Monica Reinagel and chef Scott Leibfried, and comprises hits like mahi curry, Carolina BBQ chicken and a steak and fig salad.
Another fast food eatery, has opened, serving Asian stir fry and fresh dim sum in Midtown (918 Third Ave.). Eaters create their own made-to-order bowls by choosing a protein (pork, chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu); sauces like BBQ black bean and ginger sesame, veggies and a base (brown rice, quinoa or egg noodles). Just for this week, the 15-seat restaurant will offer $5 bowls from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Wednesday. All proceeds from this limited-time special will benefit the Food Bank for New York City. different destinations each month to your doorstep. October’s box will feature products from eight countries, including dulce de leche from Argentina; kefta “ground meat” rub from Morocco; extra-virgin olive oil from Greece, and assorted mustards from Germany. $39 per box at trytheworld. com. There’s a new cocktail-in-a-can.
sells an 84-proof Rock and Rye cocktail in a convenient container. The highquality booze combines aged straight rye whiskey, navel oranges, raw honey, bitters and a small dose of rock candy. The result is a robust, yet balanced flavor that’s not too sweet. $3.99; www.drinkslowandlow.com.