Food 'n' Festivities. No BS.: Midtown Superhero!

Like the New York City subway manages to pack people into their train-cars,Crave Sandwiches (http://crave-sandwiches.com) manages to stuff fresh meats and delectable toppings between two slices of thick, freshly baked bread on a daily basis. Located in the heart of Midtown on 6^th Avenear the corner of 43^rd St, Crave is a much accepted addition to an area which was in dire need of a good lunch spot.

My first experience at Crave was like the first time I crossed the street without guidance. Although this wasn’t the first sandwich I was ever going to consume (like that street wasn’t really the first street I was going to cross by my lonesome), it sure as hell felt like an invigorating experience! I was first blown away by the cleanliness of this place. For an establishment that not only has crumbs flying from the sandwich station and airborne vegetables from the salad station, this place was in shipshape. Not to mention all the employees were looking as put-together as a Louis Vuitton mannequin. Now I know, what’s so special about a place in Midtown that can toss salads, concoct sandwiches, serve up a cup of coffee, and kick you to the streets with a tasty dessert in your hand? Typically nothing, but Crave does it in a fashion that makes you want to come back for more.

In my encounter, I had the “Eight Wonder” – ham, turkey, salami, roast beef, American cheese, Swiss cheese, cherry peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion, brown mustard, and mayo all served up on an XL-sized hero for only $9. The price is average compared to other delis in the area, but even the plumpest man or curviest woman could turn this thing into two meals. In an amateur move on my part, I ordered a sandwich that was served up on the traditional Italian bread. Although I was more than pleased with the quality, make sure you get a sandwich that is made on their freshly baked bread. Like a heavy loaf pulled straight from mom’s oven, this place slices 2 one-inch-thick pieces of bread (rye, wheat, or sourdough) for the remaining sandwiches on the menu.

If you work in Midtown, make this one of your regular lunch spots. On my cold, hard scale from 1-10, 10 being a sighting of your favorite superHERO, I give this place a 9. Get there!

To take a look at their menu, click here: http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/crave-sandwiches/menu