Food Gallery 32 - Part 2

"S" and I returned to Food Gallery 32 in NYC's Koreatown located at 11 West 32nd Street. We wanted to try some of the other food options.

Today we went to Jin Jja Roo for Jjamppong - noodles served with seafood and vegetables in spicy broth ($7.99). This was a huge bowl of soup and noodles with mussels and shrimp, carrots and onions. It was slightly spicy, but not overpowering. And it was served with pickled radishes.

Afterwards we went to the 3rd floor bakery and tried their macarons ($1.50/each). "S" had a strawberry and I had a vanilla - very good.

The Original Soup Man

was made famous on "Seinfeld" many years ago. He is now making a comeback. His latest outpost is near NYC's Garment District at 1021 Avenue of the Americas.

I had a cup of Lobster Bisque ($5.99) which was very good and creamy with chunks of actual lobster.

All soups are served with your choice of bread (I chose whole wheat) and a Lindt chocolate! What a nice little treat.

And the employees are nice - they will not threaten customers with "No Soup For You!"

Europan

...is located in NYC's borough of Queens at 70-35 Austin Street.

During the weekdays they have a lunch special - half of a sandwich, wrap or panini with soup or salad for $6.99. I had the sweet corn chowder soup with 1/2 of a chicken mozzerella sandwich.

And I also took home two cupcakes ($2/each) - red velvet and vanilla with coconut. They were okay, but the cake was a bit dry.

Kunjip

...is located in NYC's Koreatown at 9 W. 32nd Street.

"S" and I went there for lunch. Even at 12:15pm on a weekday the restaurant was already packed and we waited on line for 15 minutes.

"S" had the Gobdol Bibimbob + DeonJang/Soon Doo Boo Chigae - ground beef, vegetables and egg in hot pot + bean paste/spicy tofu stew ($12.95). It was served bubbling hot over a small flame.

And I had the Dook Bae Ki Bulgoki - marinated sliced beef, rice cake and noodles in stone pot ($11.95). My lunch was also very hot and even when I was halfway done it was still steaming hot.

And we also received barley rice and several small dishes of appetizers. And afterwards they gave us iced cinnamon tea.

McNamara's breakfast

Located West of Wrigleyville in Chicago this traditional Irish Pub offers a very hearty breakfast.

Each table is graced with a basket of fresh Irish soda bread.

"T" had the potato leek soup and Mac's Chicken sandwich.

"W" had the Traditional Irish breakfast with 2 bangers, 2 eggs, rashers, black & white pudding, pan fried potatoes, baked beans and fried tomato.

"C" and I both had McNamara's stuffed toast - 2 pcs of french toast stuffed with an egg.

Hale and Hearty

today's soup choice was Yucatan Chicken with Lime and Orzo. Medium container for $5.39.

Le Pain Quotidien - 2

We went back to this Belgian chain of casual restaurants for a quick mid-day snack - this time the new Rockefeller Center location located in NYC's Midtown.

"I" had the Tartine - Ricotta mission figs, diced tomatoes and organic acacia honey and Cafe au lait.

I had the Daily Soup special - mixed vegeterian (nice chunks of fresh tomatoes, carrots and corn) and a hot Chamomille tea.

We abstained from their wonderful pastry offerings.

Hale & Hearty

Hale & Hearty is a chain of specialty. Primarily known for their soups (there are a few dozen varieties offered each day) they also offer salads and sandwiches. There are many locations around NYC. I visited this Midtown location in the Garment District on Broadway and 39th Street.

I had the Ginger butternut squash soup - medium for $6.79.

Thick and flavorful - this soup is a puree of sweet butternut squash with a hint of ginger.

And if you ask for a "Bean Card" when you buy 10 soups and you get the 11th size Medium for free!

More Bouchon Bakery

I went back to the Shops at Columbus Circle for a quick bite at Bouchon Bakery in NYC's Midtown.

I had the grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup combo ($9.75) and a mini banana cream pie ($4.50).