The Delivery Bag http://blog.seamless.com The official blog of Seamless.com Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 New Restaurants in Manhattan (May 23, 2013) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDeliveryBag/~3/LgZS6wtzih4/ http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/new-restaurants-in-manhattan-may-23-2013/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:52 +0000 Jessie http://blog.seamless.com/?p=16211 We are so happy to be bringing hungry New Yorkers thousands of restaurant options with an awesome number of delicious cuisine choices. We’re always adding great restaurants to make sure that you have the best offering in your neighborhood. Check out the newest restaurants on Seamless in Manhattan:

  • 83½ - 345 E 83rd Street, Upper East Side (Italian)
  • Lavo - 39 E 58th Street, Midtown (American)
  • Pitch & Fork - 1606 First Avenue, Upper East Side (American)
  • PS 450 - 450 Park Avenue South, Murray Hill (American)
  • Sicaffe - 964 Lexington Avenue, Upper East Side (Salads & Sandwiches)
  • Toast Chicken - 1268 Amsterdam Avenue, Harlem (American)
  • Tartinery – 209 Mulberry Street, NoLiTa (French)
  • The Hill - 416 Third Avenue, Murray Hill (American)
  • The Hudson Bond - 215 West 40th Street, Hell’s Kitchen (American)

Labne Tartine from Tartinery

Have a restaurant that you would like to see added to the site? Send us an e-mail and we’ll make sure to do our best to bring them aboard!


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Name: Luke

Age: 25

Occupation: Quality Control at Mook & Associates

How and When Did You Discover Seamless? I discovered Seamless when I transferred colleges to NYC. Seamless was one of the first things our resident adviser made us aware of.

Favorite Kind of Food: Thai and Tacos. Find me a Thai Mexican fusion restaurant and I’ll be set for life.

Least Favorite Kind of Food: I have to go with Tofu. Get that stuff away from me.

Favorite Places to Order From on Seamless? This is a tough one but I’ll go with Ruay Thai in Murray Hill.

What’s your record for orders placed on Seamless in a 24-hour period? New Years Day – 4 orders.

If you had to eat one food for 30 days in a row, what would that be? TACOS. Easy.

Least Favorite Thing About Calling Restaurants? Being placed on hold.

Favorite Celebrity Chef? Giada De Laurentiis, she’s a complete smoke and can cook. What else do you need?

What Superpower Do You Wish You Had? The ability to fly so I never have to take the subway/bus/taxi again.

Plans for tonight? Fiending in the streets of the East Village with my hoodrat friends.

E-mail us at thedeliverybag@seamless.com if you’d like to be the next Seamlesser of the Week or if you’d like to suggest a friend!

]]> http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/seamlesser-of-the-week-luke/feed/ 0 http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/seamlesser-of-the-week-luke/ Delivery Food and Wine Pairings? Yes You Can! [Guest Post from Chelsea Wine Vault] http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDeliveryBag/~3/M3F0Iyj6hSQ/ http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/delivery-food-and-wine-pairings-yes-you-can-guest-post-from-chelsea-wine-vault/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 21:09:32 +0000 Jessie http://blog.seamless.com/?p=16167 What goes better with food than wine? Probably nothing; except a perfectly matched wine. That’s why we at Chelsea Wine Vault are excited to partner with Seamless for an exclusive peek inside our Tuesday Night Takeout classes. Starting this month, we’ll be holding a wine pairing class on the last Tuesday of each month that shows attendees how to find the perfect wine match to bring out the flavors of their favorite takeout foods.

Pad Thai from Ruby Foo’s

The first Tuesday Night Takeout class on May 28th at Chelsea Wine Vault will focus on Thai food. We’ll order some standout dishes from local Thai restaurants, including favorites like pad thai, coconut curry, chicken satay, and maybe even tangy tom yum soup. We’ll pick out some of the dominant flavors in the cuisine (herbal, fresh, nutty, spicy), and figure out what kind of wine flavor profiles match best with the flavors of the food. Then we’ll go through a lineup of 6 wines that we really love with Thai food, ranging from light and crisp white wine for shrimp, wines with a touch of sweetness to balance out spicy green curry, silky rosés and even the occasional red for dishes featuring beef or pork. Sounds good? You can join up online.

After the class, we’ll do a recap post so you can brush up on what you learned and find out more about pairing wine with your favorite Seamless takeout orders. We’ll share a list of exactly what we ordered, and links to the wines we poured, so you can recreate the experience at home. We’ll also include some of our attendees’ most thought-provoking questions, and our instructor’s answer for good measure. Watch this space for more wine and food posts from us, and of course, we’ll be happy to answer any of your food and wine pairing questions here in the comments, or on our Twitter  and Facebook  pages!

About Chelsea Wine Vault:

Chelsea Wine Vault is a store run by wine lovers for wine lovers, with a focus on food pairing and education. Visit our flagship store located in the historic Chelsea Market building on 9th Avenue in New York City, or find your favorite wine and spirits online at www.chelseawinevault.com. 

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1. Corn

This crisp and sweet veggie is the perfect accompaniment to the heavy meats.

From BLT Fish Shack

2. Potato Salad

A delicious classic made with or without mayo!

From BBQ Town

3. Deviled Eggs

A phenomenal twist on the perfect hard boiled egg.

From PS Brooklyn

4. Cornbread

Because the regular corn isn’t enough.

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5. Pasta Salad

There is something so wonderful about cold noodles and dressing.

From The Sandwich Spot

6. Sweet Potato Fries

Take this opportunity to rotate in a new fry situation.

From The Counter

7. Beans!

Because they are good for your heart!

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8. Coleslaw

The obvious choice for a salad at any BBQ event.

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9. Watermelon

The perfect summertime dessert. Refreshing and sweet!

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What are you must have side dishes when eating BBQ? Share them in the comments below!

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You are a joy. A real true treat. 

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You are really delicious when fried.

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In string form…

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Or in chip form.

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But you do a damn good job when roasted.

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We also don’t hate when you’re baked.

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You are crispy, yet soft. Our love for you knows no bounds.

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Oh, and mashed potatoes are such a gift.

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You, Mr. Potato, are a hero.

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With love,

Seamless

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]]> http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/love-letter-to-potatoes/feed/ 0 http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/love-letter-to-potatoes/ Seamless + GrubHub? Well, that makes sense! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDeliveryBag/~3/D0jRWldXkKY/ http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/seamless-grubhub-well-that-makes-sense/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 15:35:37 +0000 Jonathan http://blog.seamless.com/?p=16184 We all love food.  We love talking about food, we love sharing food, and we love eating food. That love for food is one of the reasons why today we are very excited to announce that Seamless has signed an agreement to merge with the fine folks at GrubHub, bringing together two of the nation’s premier services for ordering takeout. Together, Seamless and GrubHub would allow our members and corporate clients in more than 500 cities across the U.S. and the U.K. to order from more than 20,000 local restaurants (tell us if we’re missing any!). We have always shared the same goal – to bring more business to restaurants – and by working together, we will be able to bring even more innovation to customers across the U.S and U.K.

We’re a match made in food heaven and as a dynamic duo we can expand rapidly while still maintaining the level of service our existing customers have come to expect from us. By bringing together some of the industry’s most celebrated products, including Seamless’s award-winning iPad app and GrubHub’s innovative Track Your Grub (who wouldn’t want to track their order?), we will be able to bring greater choice and more sophisticated (or just really cool and reliable) ordering capabilities to our members and corporate clients  across the U.S.

This is an exciting time for us here at Seamless, and trust when I say that we will continue to be focused on bringing you the high level of service you’ve come to expect from us.

For the time being, you will not notice any immediate changes, and we’ll both be running  business as usual. However, we will keep you posted in the coming months as we start working together to bring even better products and services to you. Eat well today. We are celebrating!

Jonathan, CEO of Seamless

P.S. We want to hear from you and welcome your comments and suggestions, so please let us know if you have any comments and suggestions below.

]]> http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/seamless-grubhub-well-that-makes-sense/feed/ 15 http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/seamless-grubhub-well-that-makes-sense/ Bottlerocket & Seamless Order In: Pairing Wine with Take-Out Food http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDeliveryBag/~3/4YvO2zTpshU/ http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/bottlerocket-seamless-order-in-pairing-wine-with-take-out-food/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:07 +0000 Jessie http://blog.seamless.com/?p=16169 Guest Blog by Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit

So you’ve ordered your tuna rolls or burrito from Seamless. While you wait with a grumbly belly on the delivery guy, have you thought about a wine to pair with the tasty treats? While our first advice at Bottlerocket is always “Drink what you like,” the right wine can elevate your experience and set your taste buds humming. But how do you know what wine to choose?

Japanese

As a general rule, it works to pair “like with like.” Light-bodied, crisp wines with fresh acidity (think Sauvignon Blanc/Sancerre, Grüner Veltliner, Albariño or Vino Verde for example) enhance food flavors like a squeeze of lemon juice. Any of these or other similar style dry whites will work with most sushi and sashimi. And don’t rule out sparkling wine! Their “scrubbing bubbles” – whether from Champagne, Cava, Prosecco or Crémant – are a refreshing foil to fatty fish and the sinus-clearing power of wasabi.

What doesn’t work with Japanese take-out? Big, brash red wines (California Cabernet Sauvignon, we’re looking at you!) and full-bodied whites with lots of oak influence (sorry Chardonnay) with will steamroll over sushi’s subtle flavors and textures.

Mexican

Conversely, robust and juicy reds are often perfect partners for rich and spicy Mexican take-out. Malbec from Argentina anyone? Beyond the usual components – acidic and spicy salsa, fatty cheese and corn or flour tortillas – think about the way the ‘main ingredient’ is being prepared. Grilled steak or carne asada? Slow-cooked pork? Marinated chicken? Sauteed veggies?

Grilled red meats can stand up to bigger, bolder wines and we especially like them paired with Carignan-Syrah-Grenache blends from Southern France or Spain. Fish tacos on the menu? Remember the lessons learned from sushi and grab a chilled Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc or light rosés.

Think beer is the only carbonated beverage that belongs on the table with Mexican? Replace those hoppy bubbles with sparkling wine for a refreshing change that also calms the habanero-fueled fire in your mouth and cuts through the gooey, cheezy fun of a quesadilla.

And don’t ignore the alcohol content: higher alcohol wines accentuate the spice “burn.” Lower alcohols options – white, red, rosé or bubbly – will literally be more refreshing.  And if you love fire-alarm salsas, opt for a white or rosé with a little sweetness (German Riesling or off-dry Moscato) to douse the flames in your mouth!

Ultimately, remember that this is just dinner. Don’t be afraid to break the ‘rules’ and try combinations that seem intriguing and fun.

Try your hand at this pairing business yourself. Join us at Bottlerocket & Seamless Order In: Take-Out Food & Wine Pairing on Thursday, May 30th at Bottlerocket. Tickets and details here.

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@janetteartea has some really important discussions:

@StephanieWei sets her priorities straight:

Solid order history, @AdvertisingWeek:

@TheBookBully has a really solid morning routine:

Rescuing @IDJMyLife!

 

 

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1. Medium Supreme Stromboli from Pie Guys Pizzeria in Chicago

2. Stromboli from Uncle Vic’s Pizzeria in Brooklyn

3. Chicago Stromboli from Old Chicago Pizzeria in Alexandria, VA

4. Lamb Steak Stromboli from Lanova Pizza in Philly

5. Stromboli from Ciao Cristina in LA

6. Luigi’s Specialty Stromboli from Cafe Luigi in Chicago

7. Stromboli from Ultimate Pizza in Baltimore

8. Famous Vegetable Stromboli from Pizza Boli’s in Washington, DC

9. Stromboli from Golden Crust Pizza in Philadelphia

 

]]> http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/stromboli-the-greatest-dish-ever/feed/ 0 http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/stromboli-the-greatest-dish-ever/ Best Seamless Special Instructions This Week http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDeliveryBag/~3/BB0qldolF80/ http://blog.seamless.com/2013/05/best-seamless-special-instructions-this-week/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 21:04:08 +0000 Jessie http://blog.seamless.com/?p=16151 One of the best parts of ordering food online is being able to get the food exactly how you like. On Seamless, we provide you with a nice box at checkout where you can ask for extra sauce, give extra directions to your home, or send sweet notes to your delivery person. Most of the time, these special instructions are fairly straight-forward. But sometimes we find some real gems. This week we sifted through the special instructions and pulled out the best of:

You like to tell us what you’re drinking:

ASAP!  We’re drinking margaritas!!!

Ring 5 or call. We’ll be drinking an oaky Chardonnay.

Thank you do very much! We are very hungry and very drunk from all the whiskey!

Sometimes you count on us to deliver the drinks:

Hi!! :) I hope you’re all having a great Tuesday.  Sorry we have more drinks than usual…maybe I need to start making my own coffee…but that just wouldn’t be as much fun as ordering from you guys!

Sometimes you just want something else delivered…

Please bring weed

CAN WE PLEASE HAVE TWO CUPS OF ICE ALSO OUR FREEZER BROKE :)

please add card with stamps.

You have some very specific special requests:

do not send slim jims please only jack links

I ordered pound cake (separately) on my previous order but instead received an iced cake slice that tasted like lemon. We threw it out – we hate lemon cake. Please include pound cake.

please include crispy colored rice things

Sometimes you send others to pick up your order…

Sending my students to pick it up for me :)

And other times you wait for the order to come to you… in some very great locations:

we are in bk brewery. call.

MLB FanCafe. Call when you get here.

Spider-man Stage D.

It’s a church so come through the main entrance and proceed downstairs.

Krave Maga Worldwide

This is being delivered to a hostel. Delivery people might not be allowed.

Please come to the LION KING stage door

Please deliver to GENIUS BAR of APPLE STORE. THANKS!!

And then sometimes you’re just cute.

Please draw a lobster on the bag because I really like Lobsters. PLEASE

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