tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post195251147846006744..comments2023-11-28T16:01:29.743-05:00Comments on Culinary Types: Latest Street Food Trend – The Box LunchT.W. Barritt at Culinary Typeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08707931838240978818noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-66893510095325171262012-02-08T20:05:58.371-05:002012-02-08T20:05:58.371-05:00So, I had seen this pop up box shop the week after...So, I had seen this pop up box shop the week after Christmas as I took the family through the city. At teh time, preparations were underway for New Year's Eve festivities and the shop was just south of the Times Square Armed Forces Recruiting Station. After talking to a colleague at work yesterday about Hot Pockets, I sent her your post about these empanadas. So, today three of us, headed uptown from 34th Street for some empanadas nuchas-style. I had one each of the Argentine, Chicken and Braised Beef. We were not disappointed!<br /><br />I know I've seen another of these container shops on my city wanderings but I can't remember where exactly. Maybe the Flat-Iron district near Eataly. I'll retrace my steps (literally) and report back.<br /><br />Did you know it was Pancake Month and Clinton Street Bakery is celebrating. I'm thinking a field trip is in order!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272208124749424615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-25922070890055343452012-02-04T09:26:49.838-05:002012-02-04T09:26:49.838-05:00I know I'm bad but I always steer clear of mi...I know I'm bad but I always steer clear of midtown unless I absolutely must be there. See what I miss. Great little trend, these container stores. Sounds like they are working magic there with their little storefront and that may be enough to get me to visit again!!Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-17690126939093598842012-02-03T14:23:11.270-05:002012-02-03T14:23:11.270-05:00I can't wait to take a trip to New York and l...I can't wait to take a trip to New York and look for lunch boxes. Your description of the empanadas has made me so hungry and it's hours away from dinner.Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-44489113858994502762012-02-01T21:23:05.445-05:002012-02-01T21:23:05.445-05:00An even better concept...A pod!! Amazing.
I do ...An even better concept...A pod!! Amazing. <br /><br />I do love empanadas. I grew up eating a variety of them in South Florida. I know they are hearty and really tasty.<br /><br />VelvaVelvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-71766527831113042552012-01-31T15:35:44.680-05:002012-01-31T15:35:44.680-05:00What fun. It took a minute for me to register that...What fun. It took a minute for me to register that you weren't talking picnic box lunches, but once I was on board, I was with you all the way. The empanadas sound delicious and add another option to your already substantial lunch options. I'm frankly envious. Have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-20790225267788738252012-01-31T14:25:08.903-05:002012-01-31T14:25:08.903-05:00Dear T.W.~You are adventurous!! The most I have bo...Dear T.W.~You are adventurous!! The most I have bought from a street vendor is a hot-dog and pretzel!! <br />These do sound delish!! I am glad you enjoyed them. Actually, I can hear the excitement in reading this post! It is always fun when you find something good. <br />Blessings for a beautiful day. <br />Your Fellow Islander,<br />CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-27253207604617255082012-01-31T07:11:25.380-05:002012-01-31T07:11:25.380-05:00Mad and Zany would be proud of you! And I love the...Mad and Zany would be proud of you! And I love the story of the (traveling) "box"! Hand pies of all kinds are my favorite (someone gave me a book called Cutie Pies for Christmas) but I must say, that Medialuna has all my attention. OMG.Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-77587881340392383062012-01-30T18:47:06.125-05:002012-01-30T18:47:06.125-05:00Thanks for a great review on this box shop!
The e...Thanks for a great review on this box shop!<br /><br />The empanadas look incrdibly tasty & lovely filling too! :)<br /><br />Lucky you! :)Sophiesfoodiefileshttp://www.sophiesfoodiefiles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-1354009983369839932012-01-30T18:28:01.093-05:002012-01-30T18:28:01.093-05:00I love it! The Box Lunch, how neat. They look de...I love it! The Box Lunch, how neat. They look delicious, those empanadas. I have never had one (I know, I am sheltered.) I love reading about all your food adventures.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435370349554811512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-34397902608384271102012-01-30T17:20:53.880-05:002012-01-30T17:20:53.880-05:00I can't wait to try these. I was thinking of s...I can't wait to try these. I was thinking of something so different when I saw box lunch!Maris (in Good Taste)http://ingoodtasteblog.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-51470656565010754952012-01-30T15:30:33.716-05:002012-01-30T15:30:33.716-05:00Empanadas are delicious, and these look (and sound...Empanadas are delicious, and these look (and sound) amazing. <br /><br />Just came across your blog today and looking forward to following.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377170549400026756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-30505150183574607392012-01-29T20:14:19.944-05:002012-01-29T20:14:19.944-05:00I don't know. I am not sure it qualifies as a ...I don't know. I am not sure it qualifies as a box lunch unless the box is edible. But, I suppose, if the vendor decide he/she doesn't like NYC anymore, they can ship themselves to some other city pretty easily.Ford Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-27900444607990539752012-01-29T16:09:45.751-05:002012-01-29T16:09:45.751-05:00As I write this, I'm wiping a tear from my eye...As I write this, I'm wiping a tear from my eye. Triple meat, T.W.? I'm so proud!! And let's be honest -- any kind of food that involves a forklift is a winner in my book. I can't wait to try the next time I'm in town!Mad Me-Shellhttp://redneckdining.yelp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-85823114482793501202012-01-29T14:25:03.981-05:002012-01-29T14:25:03.981-05:00Very fun! There are food trucks and carts galore ...Very fun! There are food trucks and carts galore in Utah, but I've never seen anything like this.Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-63100720796252207912012-01-29T13:33:37.334-05:002012-01-29T13:33:37.334-05:00It sounds like EVERYTHING that Nuchas offers is a ...It sounds like EVERYTHING that Nuchas offers is a must try. From the media luna, which has an impressive volume of flaky layers to it to the variety of empanadas. I happen to love these savory pockets of goodness. Hopefully it won't be too long before I can try these. What a great food truck to have in midtown!Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-52992868836231415182012-01-29T11:59:26.419-05:002012-01-29T11:59:26.419-05:00I'm skeptical. Luigi and I are having a rigor...I'm skeptical. Luigi and I are having a rigorous debate over this culinary concept as we eat our blueberry pancakes. Luigi has concluded that this is nothing but "a glorified snack bar" and can't possibly catch on as a trend. I'm going to have to agree - mostly because I can't imagine anyone would allow Mad to drive around with a forklift trying to relocate our food box every now and then.<br /><br />Retort you ask? Four words - "beer and bacon tasting" in late February. What better way to seek warmth in the depths of a Chicago winter?!Zanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-17321472765347696432012-01-29T10:24:39.713-05:002012-01-29T10:24:39.713-05:00A forklift - what a great idea and so is the box l...A forklift - what a great idea and so is the box lunch. I haven't had a really good empanada since we lived in Texas way back when. <br /><br />I hope the girls are jealous, but it sounded like a bit of a challenge. Wonder what they'll come up with as a retort?<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-71537195355243139332012-01-29T10:20:59.932-05:002012-01-29T10:20:59.932-05:00Love empanadas dear Thomas and in my blog I have s...Love empanadas dear Thomas and in my blog I have six empanadas recipes (seafood, meat, prawns. cheese, prawns and cheese)lol and yesterday I was thinking and make others! We have similar with Argentina but we dont add potatoes, so the meat empanadas have beef meat chopped, olives,chopped onions, cummin, and others) The people here love to eat in Sundays but normally they bought, but I lov eto make them, nice post!!!<br /><br />We make toosweet empanadas like with apples or pears:)Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-55918365572837559402012-01-29T09:57:36.856-05:002012-01-29T09:57:36.856-05:00When I saw the heading "box lunch", this...When I saw the heading "box lunch", this wasn't what I envisioned. But what a great idea. The City must sanction them, as they aren't all that easy to move around, so once you find one, it's likely to be in the same place for a while. Great find!Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)http://www.theperfectpantry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-71415637402386886092012-01-29T09:38:46.210-05:002012-01-29T09:38:46.210-05:00Tom, I'm so excited to try these! Great post, ...Tom, I'm so excited to try these! Great post, by the way.Alex Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289395125807898214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30577630.post-74097524743036687772012-01-29T09:29:20.345-05:002012-01-29T09:29:20.345-05:00Love empanadas! Other than meat, I've only tri...Love empanadas! Other than meat, I've only tried pumpkin. I haven't seen any of those boxes here in Houston yet; I'll have to keep an eye out. I have seen more and more of the taco trucks without wheels (just set up on blocks), so maybe this is the next step. Thanks for a yummy post!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17081054677103110884noreply@blogger.com