Víva la Grasshopper Wrap King! Sure he’s dapper, handsome, unassuming, modest, notoriously press-shy and the ultimate, consummate gentleman, but did you know he’s been busy like a fiend?!
Aside from recently having licensed two outposts (and growing) in Seoul, Korea, Mangia is now expanding to include a Mangia Organics at 45 West 39th St, "featuring all organic and/or locally-grown/sustainable ingredients." Plus—
Oh hell, it’s just too much. Let’s go straight to the awesome press release:
Mangia Cafe and Catering has been servicing New York City area for over 28 years, and we’ve been busy! From our first shop in 1981, we’ve expanded to 5 different locations in the heart of the city, as well as overseas. We’re Manhattan’s No. 1 corporate caterer, with over 4,000 accounts such as Burberry, Oscar De La Renta, Viacom, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and McGraw Hill. Says The New York Times, "Mangia is an upscale takeout lunch factory, offering everything from soups to salads to pastries to designer sandwiches to filling main courses. The identity is Italian… but much of the food is American. The sandwiches, made to order, are best." Gayot Guide calls us "A favorite quick-and-chic lunch spot for young hip professionals."
As good as the reviews are, we have been busy building a greater experience for our customers while still adhering to the tastes that put us on the map in the first place. Mangia is pleased to announce updates on our services, including:
–Free WiFi at our 23rd street cafe, perfect for business lunches or just checking your email while you enjoy one of our acclaimed paninis.
– Executive Chef Ferran Mallol’s new menu at our 48th street restaurant location, as well as full liquor selection, and a new view from our upstairs windows.
-The soon-to-be-launched Mangia Organics at 45 west 39st (212 921 9100) featuring all organic and/or sustainable/locally-grown ingredients.
– Our new bakery at our 57th St site (delivering to all 3 Mangia locales), offering mouthwatering treats and original desserts from consummate pastry chef Patrick Coston.
This of course, is in addition to our renowned antipasto bar, mouth-watering baked goods, hot soups, pressed sandwiches, and great service that Mangia earned its reputation on, all at an affordable cost to our customers during tough economic times. And don’t forget about the Mangia Cookbook, which gives away some (but not all!) of our special recipes!
But that’s not all: Times have changed, and it’s no longer enough to simply be conveniently located and delicious. That’s why in addition to Mangia’s delivery and catering services, we are also expanding our online presence. Find our daily menu on our website, and check out our Facebook and Twitter. Check daily for specials exclusive to our Internet friends and followers, including happy hours, food discounts, and the occasional Mangia giveaway.
Congratulations on the latest, and to the entire crew of Mangia as well.
YOU THE MAN, DAWG. WE LOVE YOU! LONG LIVE THE GRASSHOPPER WRAP KING!
:)
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October 26th, 2009 at 2:45 PM
N E P O T I S M !!!!!!
just kidding :P
congrats
October 27th, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Yeah yeah congrats.
Get a room.
October 27th, 2009 at 12:44 PM
lol! :D :) congrats!!
October 27th, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Congratulations! My friend works in the fashion district and is big on organics and is very happy about this, because there isn’t that much in the area. She will probably be there all the time.
December 1st, 2009 at 1:19 PM
I had high hopes for this place. Out of six visits I have yet to be happy. The tossed salad was good, but it only rose above other neighborhood offerings because they chopped it for me. And, of course, it was made from organic ingredients, which carried quite a price tag.
A tuna sandwich I got there was INEDIBLE. It was tuna with capers. I thought it was going to be good, but could not have another bite after the first. TOO MUCH SALT. Does anyone there sample their daily offerings?
I purchased the salad bar to the tune of ten dollars and was refused a piece of bread at the register. When I questioned the manager yesterday about that, I got an elitist attitude that really surprised me. Like he was doing me a favor! Thanks, but no thanks, George. He did of course, offer me bread at the time, but I was paying for a sandwich.
Unfortunately the sandwich I had yesterday was, again, INEDIBLE. It was the panini with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. It was so greasy it called for a fork and knife. I decided to toss it instead,
I really wanted to like this place. But have given up.
December 1st, 2009 at 2:37 PM
hi Robin,
thank you. believe it or not, one of the things to which we aspire on this “blahg” is the enrichment of the fine dining F&B industry for both the enterprise and the (discerning) customer.
i happen to know several people who work for Mangia (some of them in pretty “high places” even) and i would be more than happy to pass along your valid criticism. i’m sure they will make every effort to address the situation, as ignoring it would benefit no one.
thanks for stopping by, too. drop in again sometime!
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Shout out to our fave “chapter 11 KING “!!!
December 4th, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Thanks for the reminder, Anonymous!
Yup, that would also mean that none of the scumbags get paid! No matter what! Hurrah! Hurrah!
http://www.abbe-diaz.com/PXthisToo/2009/12/restaurant-enterprise-410/
http://www.abbe-diaz.com/PXthisToo/2009/11/beware-the-delivery-boy-grifter/
February 17th, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Food very expenive, but i guess we must pay for all of the children’s rehabs
February 19th, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Actually, the food at Mangia is not very expensive at all, particularly considering its outstanding quality. But, I guess, Dean, compared to the chow stands around the trailer park you live in, maybe it seems expensive to you.
Obviously, you were raised by a couple of crack addicts yourself. What’s the matter? Bitter and resentful because your parents didn’t pay for YOUR rehab? I know it must be upsetting that they don’t support you and you have to clean toilets at Mangia for a living. Try not to be too upset that you couldn’t even do that well, and they had to fire your stupid lazy ass. If I were you, I guess I’d probably be pretty mad Mangia too.
The difference between you and me is instead of wasting all my energy being envious because Mangia does very well and makes so much money than I ever will, I’d be out trying to make myself a better person.
But I guess that’s also what makes me a better person than you overall.
If I weren’t a better person, I’d just take your IP address and find out exactly who you are, so that we can all laugh at you. Because we all know there are only a handful of people who would be as bitter and retarded as you are.
June 27th, 2010 at 12:14 PM
I love Mangia. My company orders from them 2 to 3 times a week or more and it is consistently good and by far the best delivery service of any we use. The price is about the same as any of their competitors but the freshness and quality overall surpasses the others which is why we have been ordering from them for years.
They run a great business.
PF
JP Morgan/Chase