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Sad desk lunches still exist even in lockdown. With back-to-back Zoom calls and assignments piling up, there’s little time left to make yourself a proper mid-day meal. But you can always carve out five minutes to dial up your favorite restaurant and order in! Recently, we’ve seen a swell of new takeout and delivery lunch options across the city, from towering deli sandwiches and diner-style eats to elegant bento boxes filled with sushi. Here, a few delicious ways to liven up your afternoon.
SushiSamba
The shuttered Lincoln Road restaurant pops up at Sugarcane in Midtown with a limited menu of its most popular dishes. Order up the signature El Topo roll with crispy onion and melted mozzarella and the miso-marinated Chilean sea bass, among other items. Thu–Sun noon-8pm. Takeout and delivery; use code ‘direct10’ for 10-percent off when you order on the Sugarcane website.
Makoto
Treat yourself to a delightful bento box from the Bal Harbour Shops restaurant—now serving lunch. The $20 special includes miso soup and wasabi rice, plus the choice of ponzu salmon with crispy brussels sprouts, a sushi roll (spicy tuna and California) or chicken robata with scallions. Daily noon–4pm. Takeout (305-864-8600) and delivery via DoorDash.
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Ghee Indian Kitchen
Not only is Ghee’s Design District location reopening on May 12 but both restaurants (including Dadeland) will now be serving lunch. Available every day but Monday, the special includes rice, naan and your choice of curry. Wine and beer can also be ordered to-go. Tue–Sun noon-4pm. Takeout (305-887-8863) and delivery via UberEats.
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Stephen’s Deli
LoKal and Kush’s sister restaurant in Hialeah reopens this week, serving up classic deli staples like pastrami sandwiches and matzoh ball soup, as well as all-day breakfast. Burgers, chicken and waffles and other Kush Hospitality specialties are also on tap. Daily noon–5pm. Takeout (305-887-8863) and delivery via DoorDash.
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Beaker & Gray
The Wynwood happy hour spot has reopened for business and is serving lunch and dinner. For your midday cravings, they’ve got a fresh falafel wrap, a heaping salad and a juicy wagyu burger, among other things. Feeding more than yourself? Opt for a family meal available in three combinations: The Miami, with Latin-inspired dishes; the Lean with healthy fare; and the Meat Lover with all kinds of steaks and chorizo. Batched cocktails are also sold to-go. Daily 11:30am–9pm. Takeout (305-699-2637) or delivery via Toast Tab.
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LPM Miami
Don’t wait until dinner to celebrate a special occasion. Pick up lunch from this fine-dining spot in Brickell and turn your afternoon into a fancy affair thanks to dishes like duck a l’orange, grilled lamb chops and velvety cheesecake served with a side of berry relish. Cocktails are bottled in individual portions and packaged with garnishes for easy serving at home. Daily noon–10pm. Takeout and delivery within a two-mile radius via the restaurant’s website.
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