Foodparc

...is a quasi food court attached to the new Eventi hotel at Sixth Avenue and 29th Street in NYC's Midtown/Chelsea area.

There are several different types of cuisine - each with their own counter and name. I went to the "Fornetti" counter for an Eggplant Parmigiana sandwich - fresh mozzorella, marinara sauce, parmesan and basil on whole wheat flatbread - baked to order ($5.95/half). I also ordered a blood orangeade ($2.75) and a peanut butter and jelly cupcake ($2.95). But I had to cross over and pick up the cupcake at "The Press" coffee/juice counter.

The sandwich was open face and good. But the flatbread was a bit doughy like pita bread. The orangeade was very good. And the cupcake was extremely moist, but difficult to eat without a fork as it fell apart after 3 bites.

There is aso a burger counter, ice cream/gelato caunter and "Refarm Stand" which servies asian food.

Fatty Cue

There are many great restaurants in Brooklyn and this Williamsburg bbq spot is one of the. Located close to the bridge at 91 S. 6th Street you can smell the smokey goodness as you approach the restaurant.

"M" and I went there on a Sunday for their Whole Pig - they smoke whole pigs only on Sundays.

"M" started with a Dark & Storm Cocktail ($12) and I had a Ginger Beer ($6) made with Bermudian ginger ale (who knew?).

We shared the Nam Prik - eggplant, raw veggies and shrimp chips ($12), a serving of whole pig ($18), pork spare ribs ($14) and Pullman Toast with Master Fat ($4).

The eggplant, green beans, and shrimp chips were good, but I was not crazy about the raw bok choy, green mango and radishes.

The whole pig was tasty and served with steamed buns (we could have used two more buns). I know the skin would not be edible since it was smoked for several hours, but I missed that part of the pig. = (

The ribs were excellent - very tender and succulent. Great with the fish sauce.

And the toast was...well, the name says it all - Master Fat! It was similar to Texas Toast and served with clarified fat! Delish!

And we squeezed in dessert - S'mores pie ($6) which was a little disapointing. It was more chocolate pie and not enough marshmallow. And they served it with a heavy cream which might be overkill.

I loved the kitchy plastic chinese plates everything was served on.

We were jealous that the party of 4 next to us ordered the Half Pig's Head. We vow to return with 2 more in our party so that we can order the head as well.

No. 7 Sub

No. 7 Sub is a sandwich shop located on the ground floor of the Ace Hotel in NYC's Midtown at 1188 Broadway.

All of the bread is baked daily at their dedicated production bakery, Bun Panthers, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

It's a very small space designed mostly for take out orders. There are only two small counters in their front windows where you could stand and eat if you chose to "stay in".

No. 7 Sub is very popular for the week day business lunch crowd and the wait seems long (which it was). But each sandwich is made to order and you can see that from the low counter behind the cheerful cashier.

I had the Eggplant Parm - Fontina, Yellow Squash, Pickled Jalapenos and BBQ Potato Chips ($9) and chocolate/caramel Half-Moon Cookie ($3).

The sandwich was not as big as I anticipated for $9 (all of their subs are the same price despite the ingredients) and the jalapenos gave it a little kick. I like how the BBQ chips added a crunchy texture.

The cookies was a chocolate base with one side frosted in caramel and the other with chocolate.

This is a better alternative to a regular deli sandwich, albeit a more expensive, time consuming one. But all of the employees are friendly and it's a fun atmosphere to take a few minutes out of the day and away from the office.

Certe'

I had read good reviews of this fancy deli/small resturant located in NYC's midtown area at 20 West 55th Street. When you walk inside the front deli area is narrow and crowded with hungry office workers. If you venture further back a small, but cozy dining room is revealed. To avoid the long to-go line I ate in the dining room and had an Eggplant Parmigiana entree (with choice of vegetable side - I had carrots) for $6.95 with a Boylan's black cherry soda ($2.05).

The food was very good and the service friendly. In fact, when I was leaving and walking out I felt like I was in a receiving line because the employees who were standing lined up against the narrow hallway wall all said goodbye and thanks as I left.

There are lots of delicious sounding specials so I will have to return on different days of the week to try the sandwiches, pizzas, burrito bar and burgers.