Tag: Budgeting
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The Verdict: MealPal
So for the past month, I tried this thing called MealPal. And while there were some bumps in the road it was, overall, a good experience. Biggest pros: Saved a few bucks Less wait overall Discovered new places Biggest cons: Not great for those who don’t like planning Not an easy cancellation process If you…
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MealPal Day 12
This is it! The final day of MealPal! Will I continue with the service? Catch me later to find out. MealPal Day 12: Neapolitan Express Address: 40 Wall St., New York, NY Day of the week: Friday Order: Margherita pizza Margherita pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese D.O.P. (not sure what D.O.P. means), and…
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MealPal Day 11
MealPal Day 11: Niko Niko Sushi & Bowl Address: 133 John St., New York, NY Day of the week: Wednesday Order: Chicken Teri Bento Box Chicken terriyaki bento box served with choice of rice, seaweed salad, 3 pieces of California roll and 2 pieces of shumai. Value: $9.50 This was such a nice mix-up from my usual MealPal order—a…
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A Pause for Reflection: MealPal
There probably isn’t a soul who cares or has kept up with my past 10 posts, but I’m not sure I really care, because I really wrote them for myself, anyway. On November 16, I signed up for MealPal, a service in New York City (and a few other large metropolis areas) that offers discounted lunch…
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MealPal Day 10
MealPal Day 10: El Toro Mexican Grill Address: 69 New St., New York, NY Day of the week: Friday Order: Chicken Quesadilla Folded and grilled 12″ flour tortillas served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cheese. Served with a salad. Value: $7.50 We’re not going to tell them this, but I think El Toro could…
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MealPal Day 9
MealPal Day 9: Flavors Address: 74 Broad Street, New York, NY Day of the week: Wednesday Order: Santa Fe Chicken Salad Cajun chicken, iceberg & romaine, avocado, fresh corn, jack & cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, tortilla strips. Value: $8.99 This MealPal experience was like my morning commute—not terrible but not great either. I was sorta bummed because I…
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MealPal Day 8
MealPal Day 8: ‘Essen Address: 100 Broad St., New York, NY Day of the week: Monday Order: Cobb Salad Mixed lettuce with grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, hard boiled egg, artisan blue cheese, and red wine vinegar Value: $8.50 It’s Monday and we all feel like we need a binge from a weekend of booze, carbs,…
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MealPal Day 7
MealPal Day 7: Toloache Taqueria Address: 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY Day of the week: Thursday Order: Toloache Caesar Salad with Chicken Chicken caesar salad with hearts of romaine, cotija cheese, chile pasilla, and roasted garlic dressing. Value: $10.50 ($7.50 for the salad + $3 extra for the protein) I thought yesterday’s MealPal trip would be my favorite,…
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MealPal Day 6
MealPal Day 6 (halfway there): Guac Star Address: 66 Pearl St., New York, NY Day of the week: Wednesday Order: Chicken Burrito Burrito with chipotle tamarind chicken. Served with brown rice, black beans, lettuce, cheddar cheese, Monterrey Jack cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, tomatillo sauce and jalapeno. Value: $12 This burrito was YUGEEE. And mighty…
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MealPal Day 5
MealPal Day 5: Jersey Mike’s Address: 80 Maiden Ln., New York, NY Day of the week: Tuesday Order: Chicken Philly Cheese Steak Six-inch chicken philly cheese steak, grilled fresh to order with tender chicken, peppers, onions, and melted white American cheese. Value: $9 I ordered this sub for bae because I wanted to treat him to…
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