I include both soup and half a sandwich in the packed lunch. That way I can vary the sandwich and/or the soup which gives my two variables with which to add variety to the lunch menu. For lunches packed with rice or noodle dishes... (5 replies, last updated by dalaimama November 19, 2008)

My boyfriend and I plan to bring our lunches to school this year, for a healthier and less awful alternative to school lunches (or skipping altogether, which is what I usually do) I’ve been looking at the lunch suggestions... (3 replies, last updated by Kitchen Queen August 21, 2006)

Hello! I am trying to compile recipe ideas for lunches that I can pack and take to work. I work long hours at a marketing firm and often do not have time to get out of the office for lunch. Another glitch...I often do not have... (5 replies, last updated by Conleywd3 September 11, 2007)

You’re lucky your b/f will let you put things like rice and pasta in his lunch. My SO has a mini fridge in his office for storing his lunch, but he refuses to use the communal microwave. He is a bit weird about germs. This... (27 replies, last updated by mariannas April 17, 2007)

i’m starting a new job at 9th and 17th and want to know where the good lunch spots are. i know chelsea market is right there but was hoping to hear about some other chowish options... thanks (3 replies, last updated by mrnyc June 14, 2004)

I’m visitng NY for the fist time at the end of August with friends and we’re doing the obligatory Statue of Liberty visit. We don’t wan’t any over priced concession stand food for lunch so we are brown... (1 reply, last updated by notsochubbychubette August 5, 2009)

It’s been a busy year, and my partner has been picking up a lot of slack. This week I have some time off, and want to spend it spoiling her. I’m the cook in the house, so one of the things I’d like to do is pack... (16 replies, last updated by TampaAurora February 24, 2009)

Anyone have any good ideas for packing more interesting lunches to work, especially options that do not need to be reheated, although any ideas on that front would be great too. (4 replies, last updated by SilverlakeGirl January 1, 2007)

Hi- Any suggestion for a lunch spot tomorrow in or around the area- willing to walk a handful of blocks to West Village etc. - Was thinking Spotted Pig but no reservations accepted – Any help would be great ? Thanks (0 replies, last updated by WombatNYC January 12, 2006)

My grandmother told me that when she was in kindergarten, she almost got expelled for bringing alcohol to school. Her grandfather packed her lunches, and he was an “old-world frencheman” as grandma put it. He sent her... (37 replies, last updated by mnosyne September 11, 2009)

in New York that have fresh, scratch made packed meals and I’ve heard there are cafeteria style restaurants there were you build a meal by choosing a meat and a couple sides. That’s what I’m lookging for: Food... (2 replies, last updated by fmed November 21, 2009)

Going to Highline Park today and was hoping for lunch suggestions. I wanted to try The Standard but it’s not open for lunch yet. Thanks Hounds. (2 replies, last updated by Beau711 August 14, 2009)

We are from Toronto and will be coming down to NYC in a couple of weeks. We’d like to explore the Meat Packing area since we’ve heard it’s interesting. Still need to research what to see there. I was wondering... (15 replies, last updated by Pan August 24, 2009)

Where we live, it is expected that kids will eat school lunch—no one brings theirs, which I’m happy to go along with. There is, however, a challenge for me in providing a “breakfast” for mid-morning break... (19 replies, last updated by waver October 1, 2009)

I keep small glass jars, like spice containers with good screw lids. The BF just informed me that his still sometimes leak and suggested wrapping the bottles in paper towels and putting them in a plastic bag...but not enough to... (45 replies, last updated by leanneabe October 1, 2007)