November 19, 2004
It's In the Details
Manhattan is known for its many fine restaurants. However, I am just as impressed by the little hole-in-the-wall places serving outstanding food.
One such example is Burrito Box, on 9th Avenue between 57th and 58th Street, serving a mixture of Fordham students, Lincoln Center musicians and Midtown professionals (and, I guess, me). In this tiny establishment, you can choose from tacos, burritos and wraps.
I got the grilled steak wrap and it was incredible. The steak was cooked just the right amount, and the wrap contained a light layer of chipotle mayo. Fresh mesculin greens--not iceberg lettuce--surrounded the steak inside a fresh spinach shell. The wrap came with a side portion of fresh tortilla chips, in their own small bag, and a little portion of salsa.
Judging from the other combinations on the menu, this little place knows how to combine quality ingredients into a fresh, affordable meal. Many people probably walk right by Burrito Box without even knowing it's there, but this nearly invisible place serves up some of Lincoln Center's best food.
