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| Pret a Manger (Times Square) | ||
| Address:
530 7th Ave. Phone: 212/728-0750 |
Neighborhood:
Times Sq/Theater Dist
Website: pret.com |
Cuisine: Sandwich/Soup Shop |
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One Pret is very much
like another. The "dolphin-safe" tuna is probably safe for
dolphins no matter which location you buy it at, and the lousy amount
of said tuna on your baguette will also be relatively consistent as
well. Despite the dearth of the fishy stuff, I can’t help but
crave the lovely crunch of the sandwich’s bread, the crisp snap
of the cucumbers and the peppery goodness of the tuna itself. Somehow
the combo of the three melds like Voltron to form the ultimate in
crack-like sandwich superbots. Texture is an important factor to me
in my food since I have come to the conclusion that I don’t
know what I’m talking about from a taste perspective, and Pret,
for being a fast food joint, manages to keep the texture in their
sandwiches despite shuttling them out and throwing them on the shelf
for the public to finger. I’m assuming the amount of turnover
keeps the supply relatively fresh, so rarely (and surprisingly) have
I gotten a sandwich that smacks of olditude. Gourmet it is not, but
every once in a while the mass-producers do something right. [MF] Other Locations: Pret a Manger (Midtown East) Pret a Manger (Midtown East II) Pret a Manger (Murray Hill) Pret a Manger (Murray Hill 2) Pret a Manger (Rockefeller Center) Pret a Manger (Turtle Bay) |
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