Posts Tagged ‘Midtown West’

Pitopia Open…Finally

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

PitopiaThe Kosher Strip, as some refer to it has just grown once again. Koshertopia has confirmed that Pitopia has opened at 1369 Broadway (at 37th St.) under the supervision of the Orthodox Union (OU). The vegetarian restaurant boasts a hummus and falafel bar as well as an array of sandwiches and fresh drinks.





Soom Soom to Midtown East

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

soom soom east sideFrom West to East. The popular 72nd St. falafel bar, Soom Soom has opened their East Side location at 672 Lexington Ave (56th St) under the supervision of Rabbi Aharon Mehlamn (National Kosher Supervision). The new location offers a similar healthy Israeli menu as the original store.





Mike’s Pizzeria & Cafe Closed

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Mike's MidtownMikes newest location at 35 West 36th Street has been a ghost town since the summer time. While the sign in the window states they are closed for the summer, it’s obvious to all the store is not re-opening. This the first location in the Mikes chain to close its doors.





Pick a Pita Closed

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Pick a Pita ClosedThe popular Midtown West lunch location has permanently closed its doors. Koshertopia has confirmed that Pick a Pita  located at 607 Eighth Avenue has closed.





It’s All Over for Lunchbox

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

It’s all over for the Lunchbox. Koshertopia has confirmed that the original NY Lunchbox at 255 West 36th Street has permanently closed its doors. May be best for those Midtown West consumers to bring their own lunchbox.





Pitopia Coming to Midtown

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Kosher Dining options in midtown are once again expanding. Koshertopia confirmed that the proprieties of Eden Wok are opening Pitopia at 1369 Broadway (corner 37th St.). The address, a previous Subway restaurant is prime location for the many midtown kosher consumers. With renovations under way, the location is set to open in early June. Pitopia will offer vegetarian salads, hummus bar and falafel & more.

Stay tuned for more details.





Crisp Is Now Kosher

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Fresh and environment conscious is the motto of Crisp – the popular falafel chain that is now kosher. Offering a combo of centuries-old Mediterannean food favorites with today’s nutrition-packed add-ins.  Koshertopia has confirmed that the following locations of Crisp, 110 West 40th St. (between 6th & Broadway), 684 3rd Avenue (caorner of 43rd), as well as Crip on Wheels are supervised under the Cup K (Rabbi Israel Mayer Steinberg).

Location Links:

Crisp – 110 West 40th Street

Crisp – 684 3rd Avenue

Note: The 111 Fulton Street location is NOT under kosher supervision





Broadway’s J2 Temporarily Closed

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

And yet another one closes. Manhattan’s well known midtown lunch and Saturday night hot spot, J2 is temporarily closed.

Stay Tuned for further details





Shalom Bombay Re-Opens

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Koshertopia has confirmed that after a brief closing, Shalom Bombay in Manhattan has re-opened for business as normal. As an added bonus to the many lunch goers they are now offering an expanded lunch buffet.





Rosa’s Closed by Health Department

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

As one opens, one closes. Kosheropia has confirmed that the popular lunch spot Rosa’s Pizza has temporarily closed. Management informed our staff they are aiming to re-open this coming Friday.

Stay tuned for more details.