Bread

Lunch in SoHo can be very expensive but I discovered a real bargain on Spring Street. You're shopping, talking on your cell phone, beautiful people watching and working up an appetite. Whew! If you want to preserve some of your hard-earned cashola, consider Bread. I had a fresh made bowl of tomato soup, garnished with a slice of toasted bread and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese - Mmmmmm. I added a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich cum salad. All for about$10 (including tax). If you went to Mickey Dees, you might spend as much and come away with a nothing-burger with fries. I sat at the counter and noshed away on a very tasty meal. The pretty young thing (more accurately, raven-haired beauty) behind the counter added to the ambiance, although the too-loud music was a distraction. They serve great bread too. It comes from Balthazar - right down the street. A filling ten buck lunch in NYC that tastes good - I consider that a minor miracle. more

I stumbled into this place while wondering through NYC before I ever moved here. I priced the menu, and chose it on budget alone. (Even the most elaborate choice is under $15). The cuisine focuses on salads/sandwiches and a few plates, but the fresh ingredients are hard to beat. Some of my favorites are the goat cheese sandwich, prosciutto sandwich or the shrimp/avocado salad. Also, if that is not enough, they have an incredible selection of wines for 5 bucks a glass. The place is beautiful with white brick and antique tile ceilings--they always seem to be playing one of my favorite CDs. I am not a huge fan of Soho, but it is well worth the trip to spend a couple hours nibbling here. more