It's nearly miraculous...I have a weekday afternoon off! I'd like to celebrate with a yummy lunch, but I'm tired of the standard American and Italian places I usually end up at. Any suggestions for a spot in Manhattan with a creative/unique lunch that won't break the bank? an authentic "ethnic" place? a creative fusion spot? Restaurant week or prix fixe ($30ish) would be great.
(I was thinking Vermillion, but read several bad reviews of their lunch prix fixe and restaurant week offerings.)
bonus points if it's near 5th and 28th!