Greenpoint: We recently dined at popular (?) NoGre Mexican restaurant Papacitos. PROS: byob, casual outdoor seating. CONS: Fish in fish tacos not fried, and not even really seasoned; unsalted tortilla chips and no salt on the tables!; the world’s slowest service (over an hour passed between ordering/receiving); Meatloafer Ben’s burrito was an enormous quasi-marinara-esque–covered blob. SADNESS FACTOR: They were robbed last week, so maybe that’s why they sucked. In fairness, we’ll return someday to report on the (unconfirmed) $1.50 lunch tacos. Papacitos, 999 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Midtown: In Bryant Park news, the Harrison Ford (/McAdams/Keaton/Goldblum) comedy Morning Glory was filming this week around 43rd and 6th. We didn’t see any of the stars, but we noticed that Grace Plaza was renamed IBS Plaza for Monday’s filming. Coincidentally, the Trini-Pak cart on the north side of Grace/IBS Plaza has recently expanded their offerings. (pics of today’s Trini-Pak lunch TK)

IMDB’s Morning Glory plot summary: “A hotshot television producer is set the challenge of reviving a struggling morning show program, despite the constant feuding of its high-profile anchors.” Feuding caused by IBS, perhaps? From the cart? We’ll have to wait until July 30, 2010 to confirm, but you heard it here first. To be honest, though, we’re big fans of the conveniently located, tasty, and inexpensive Trini-Pak cart, and we welcome the expanded menu.

Prospect Park: Pickle-off happening later this summer. Ask Yossi for more information. (Currently pickling at Loaf HQ: sliced radishes in a basic rice vinegar–mustard seed brine.)

NoBe: Remember Free Couch (U Move It)? For a limited time only, we’re offering the same sweet deal, only this couch is blue-gray and covered in cat hair. Email meatloafing at gmail.com if interested.

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