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Midtownies

This morning i was on a rampage for onigiri/omusubi/rice balls. I've been meaning to check out oms/b but since it was too far to walk to before work, i settled for Chiyoda which was only 9 blocks from my office. The seaweed salad i had was tasty but the only vegetarian rice ball available was edamame/seaweed, without the seaweed wrapper (just plain in a plastic triangular box), and they claimed they weren't bringing out any more ume ones (pickled plum, my favorite). While the rice ball was good, i really missed the crispy seaweed contrast. But i'm not a quitter, so i did more internet research and found a place called Cafe Zaiya (also on 41st) with a good post about it from Midtown Lunch. I'm so there, right after work but before the bus! Check out this useful rice ball locator for New York City. Now only if i can find them in Philadelphia...

Today i also tried Red Mango, Pinkberry's main competitor in the frozen yogurt war. Working in the middle of 32nd St, i'm pretty much in the literal middle of it. I got a small plain with blueberries and my serving seemed more generous than the 4 oz i paid for. Overall, i liked the creaminess of Red Mango more than the icy tartness of Pinkberry. I'm not a loyal frozen yogurt addict like some -- i'll eat anything sweet as long as it's vegetarian -- but if i had to choose i'd go with Red Mango.

posted by beXn @ 3:11 PM