Today on FiDi Lunch: FiDi Breakfast.
So, it's been a while since I've posted. During my absence, I have travelled down the Northeast Corridor a couple times, eaten a lot of turkey sandwiches at my desk, and eaten a lot of repeat lunches not worth writing up here. So, today, anticipating another exciting lunch of turkey sandwich at my desk, I am going to talk about breakfast. Specifically, about this little place called Klatch Coffee Bar. (In a rather extensive search this morning, I couldn't find an official website, but I'll look further and update if I do fine one.)
Klatch has a totally refreshing atmosphere, for this neighborhood. If it were in Brooklyn or, better yet, a college town somewhere, Klatch would not stand out. But in the Financial District, it is a welcome change from the large corporate delis and polished chains that are the norm for the area. The interior is small, with 4 or 5 mis-matched rustic tables and chairs and an upstate barn sale aesthetic. Klatch has a large selection of pastries, including non-fat, low-fat, vegan, and wheat-free options. While I can only speak for the full-fat, egg/dairy, all-wheat varieties, what I have tried there has been excellent. The coffee is some of the best you will find in this area, and Klatch also has a large selection of teas and other beverages.
Finally, to make this post more appropriate to the stated purpose of this blog: Although I have never lunched at Klatch, they do actually have a 3-item lunch menu. Klatch has a daily quiche ($4.75), a daily soup (large: $4.75), and organic hot dogs with a variety of toppings available (starting at $2.50, I believe). Klatch also apparently has a liquor license, so beer and wine are also on offer.
Klatch is at 9 Maiden Lane between Broadway and Nassau Street.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Cooler Weather, Warmer Lunch
Some combination of the change of seasons and my self-imposed steady diet of salads has left me wanting hot lunches a lot recently. My recent busy schedule at work has left me requiring short lunches. The net results has been that I've eaten at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine three times in the last two weeks.
My pre-FiDiLunch daily lunch allowance meant that I used to order only sandwiches from Sophie's, but now that I've upped my budget to $10, I can get a great hot meal at Sophie's and stay just within my means. The everyday specials are $9 ($9.75 with tax) and come with 2 sides of your choice. The daily specials are $11, and also come with 2 sides. Rice and beans are treated as separate sides, so if you want something additional, you have to get an extra side. I usually get beans and salad instead. The maduros (fried, sweet plantains) are also quite good. For entrees, I recommend the breaded chicken and the fried fish.
As for the sandwiches, in addition to the Cuban there are also a couple good chicken sandwiches. One breaded, one grilled - both pressed in a sandwich press, which in my opinion makes every sandwich better.
The scene at Sophie's is a little hectic. There is usually a long take-out line for platters, which is separate from the usually short sandwich line, but many customers confuse the two. It's somewhat less hectic to eat there, though the waiters and waitresses often seem swamped. Also, dining in will definitely bring your meal cost above $10.
Sophie's in the Financial District is at 73 New Street, between Exchance Place and Beaver Street. There is also a location at 96 Chambers Street and 4 additional locations well to the North.
My pre-FiDiLunch daily lunch allowance meant that I used to order only sandwiches from Sophie's, but now that I've upped my budget to $10, I can get a great hot meal at Sophie's and stay just within my means. The everyday specials are $9 ($9.75 with tax) and come with 2 sides of your choice. The daily specials are $11, and also come with 2 sides. Rice and beans are treated as separate sides, so if you want something additional, you have to get an extra side. I usually get beans and salad instead. The maduros (fried, sweet plantains) are also quite good. For entrees, I recommend the breaded chicken and the fried fish.
As for the sandwiches, in addition to the Cuban there are also a couple good chicken sandwiches. One breaded, one grilled - both pressed in a sandwich press, which in my opinion makes every sandwich better.
The scene at Sophie's is a little hectic. There is usually a long take-out line for platters, which is separate from the usually short sandwich line, but many customers confuse the two. It's somewhat less hectic to eat there, though the waiters and waitresses often seem swamped. Also, dining in will definitely bring your meal cost above $10.
Sophie's in the Financial District is at 73 New Street, between Exchance Place and Beaver Street. There is also a location at 96 Chambers Street and 4 additional locations well to the North.
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