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New Orleans
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The Yankee Clipper photo

The Yankee Clipper

$10.79/+
Hot Seasoned Roast Beef and melted Swiss on a toasted hero roll served with a French Dip style brown gravy | $10.79 - 6" | $13.79 - 12"
BBQ Brisket Hoagie photo

BBQ Brisket Hoagie

$10.79/+
BBQ Beef Brisket grilled with Sautéed Onions and shredded Cabbage in Cattleman’s BBQ Sauce topped with Buttermilk Ranch and melted Jalapeño Pepper Jack on a toasted hero roll | $10.79 - 6" | $13.79 - 12"
The Mason Dixon photo

The Mason Dixon

$10.79/+
Filet of Roast Beef, melted American cheese, topped with Jalapenos, Onion Rings, and Ranch dressing on a toasted hero roll | $10.79 - 6" | $13.79 - 12"
The A-Train photo

The A-Train

$10.79/+
Hot Filet of Roast Beef grilled with Sautéed Onions and topped with melted Jalapeño Pepper Jack cheese on a toasted hero roll | $10.79 - 6" | $13.79 - 12"
Philly Cheesesteak Hero photo

Philly Cheesesteak Hero

$10.79/+
Thinly chopped Filet Roast Beef or Chicken with Sautéed Onions and Green Peppers dripping with melted Provolone cheese on a toasted hero roll. $10.79 - 6" | $13.79 - 12"
The Bronx Bomber photo

The Bronx Bomber

$10.99/+
(Cold Hero) Layers of Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Capocollo, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce &Tomato on an Italian hero roll. Add Pepperoncini, 35¢ | Add Hot Giardiniera 75¢ | $10.99 - 6" | $13.99 - 12"
The Italian Stallion photo

The Italian Stallion

$10.99/+
Pepperoni Grande, Genoa Salami, Sweet Capocollo, and Prosciutto Piccolo chopped, and sautéed in butter covered with melted Provolone & Mozzarella cheeses on a toasted hero roll. Add Pepperoncini 35¢ | Add Hot Giardiniera75¢ | $10.99 - 6" | $13.99 - 12"
The New York Ranger photo

The New York Ranger

$10.99/+
Prosciutto sautéed in butter, smothered and topped with melted Mozzarella and Roasted Red Peppers on a toasted hero roll. Add Pepperoncini 35 | Add Hot Giardiniera75¢ | $10.99 - 6" | $13.99 - 12"
The All-American photo

The All-American

$10.29/+
Shredded Chicken Breast and Onions sautéed in Italian Dressing topped with melted American on a toasted hero roll served with a side Brown gravy dip | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
The Godfather photo

The Godfather

$10.29/+
In-House baked Italian Meatballs in Grandma’s Recipe Marinara smothered with melted Mozzarella on a toasted Italian hero roll | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
Eggplant Parmigiana photo

Eggplant Parmigiana

$10.29/+
Fried breaded Eggplant smothered in Grandma’s Recipe Marinara and melted Mozzarella on a toasted hero roll | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
Chicken Parmigiana photo

Chicken Parmigiana

$10.29/+
Shredded & Sauteed EverRoast Chicken Breast drenched with Grandma’s Recipe Marinara and melted Mozzarella on a toasted hero roll | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
Turkey-Pancetta Melt photo

Turkey-Pancetta Melt

$10.79/+
Mesquite Smoked Turkey with chopped Pancetta (Italian Bacon), Provolone cheese and Italian Dressing on a toasted Italian hero roll | $10.79 - 6" | $13.79 - 12"
The Cuban photo

The Cuban

$10.29/+
Black Forest Ham, sliced Deli Pickles, Dijon Honey Mustard, and melted Swiss Cheese on a toasted hero | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
The San Gennaro Feast photo

The San Gennaro Feast

$10.79/+
Grilled, Hot Italian Sausage chopped with Sautéed Onions and Green Peppers, dripping with melted Mozzarella on a toasted hero | $10.79 - 6" | $13.79 - 12"
Chicken Caesar photo

Chicken Caesar

$10.29/+
Chicken Breast sautéed in Italian Dressing smothered in Mozzarella and topped with Caesar dressing and Romaine Lettuce on a toasted hero roll | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
Buffalo Bill photo

Buffalo Bill

$10.29/+
Shredded Blazin’ Buffalo Chicken Breast with diced Celery, Buffalo Wing Sauce, Ranch Dressing, and Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheese on a toasted hero roll | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
Fried Flounder Sandwich photo

Fried Flounder Sandwich

$10.29/+
Breaded Flounder Filet, fried to perfection, served on a toasted hero roll. Dress it your way +.50 | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
Grilled Flounder Sandwich photo

Grilled Flounder Sandwich

$10.29/+
Flounder Filet grilled in butter and served on a toasted hero roll. Dress it your way +.50 | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
Verrazano Bridge photo

Verrazano Bridge

$10.29/+
Sautéed Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Celery, Roasted Red Peppers and Roma Tomatoes diced up and grilled with your choice of cheese on a toasted hero | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
The WetLands Preser-Veggie photo

The WetLands Preser-Veggie

$10.29/+
Sautéed Eggplant, Yellow Squash, and Zucchini with your choice of cheese on a toasted hero Served with or without our House-made Marinara | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
The Amy photo

The Amy

$10.29/+
Grilled Ovengold Turkey on a toasted hero roll with melted Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo | $10.29 - 6" | $13.29 - 12"
Pulled Pork photo

Pulled Pork

$10.29
Slow cooked Pork Shoulder cooked in Au jus, BBQ Sauce, Vinegar, Onions and Spices, Served on a Bun. Ask for Raw Onions, Pickles, BBQ sauce or Cole Slaw!
Cooperstown Char-Burger photo

Cooperstown Char-Burger

$10.29
1/2 LB. of 80/20 Angus Ground Beef cooked to the temp of your choice. Dressed +$0.50 | Cheese +$0.50 | Bacon +$2.50 | Avocado +$1.90
The Grateful Veggie Burger photo

The Grateful Veggie Burger

$9.99
Our In-House recipe patty of Brown Rice, Black Beans, Molasses, Herbs & Signature Spices. | Dressed +$0.50 | Cheese +$0.50 | Avocado +$1.90
The Brooklyn Dodger photo

The Brooklyn Dodger

$11.99
The Classic Reuben: Corned Beef chopped with Sauerkraut, covered in melted Swiss and Russian Dressing on toasted Rye bread
The Great Bambino photo

The Great Bambino

$11.99
Corned Beef and Pastrami with Chopped Cabbage, melted Swiss and Russian Dressing on toasted Rye bread
The New York Giant photo

The New York Giant

$11.99
A Triple-Decker Club Sandwich with OvenGold Turkey Breast, Crisp Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato served on your choice of sliced toast. | Add choice of Cheese +$0.50
wHiStLeMoNsTa!! photo

wHiStLeMoNsTa!!

$11.99
Black Forest Ham with French Brie, Applewood Bacon, Lettuce &Tomato on 7-Grain Triple Decker Club..wHoDaT!!
The Fat Kat photo

The Fat Kat

$20.25
(for 2 people or one hungry person) 1 Full Pound of Boar’s Head Pastrami grilled with melted Swiss and Yellow Mustard on toasted Rye
Jackie Robinson photo

Jackie Robinson

$10.99
(Cold Sandwich) Seasoned Filet of Roast Beef topped with Horseradish Cheddar, Raw Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, and Russian dressing on a bun
The Hampton photo

The Hampton

$10.99
Honey Maple Coated Turkey with Chipotle Gouda on a toasted Croissant dressed with Lettuce, Tomato, Deli Mustard, and Mayonnaise
Darling Nikki photo

Darling Nikki

$10.79
Fried Eggplant, Sautéed Onion, Roasted Red Pepper, Cabbage & Caraway Seed with Melted Horseradish Cheddar served on Rye Toast
Manhattan Project photo

Manhattan Project

$11.29
Cold Rare Filet of Roast Beef covered with Horseradish Cheddar Cheese, Pickles, Sautéed Onions, Lettuce & Tomato Smothered in a Spicy Horseradish-Relish Mayonnaise on Toasted 7-Grain
Frankfurters photo

Frankfurters

$5.99/+
Boar’s Head All Beef Skinless Hot Dogs dressed the way you like with choices of Sauerkraut, Relish, Chili, Onions, Mustard and Cheese | (1) $5.99 | (2) $8.99
Grilled Cheese photo

Grilled Cheese

$8.79
Choice of Bread & Cheese (Chipotle, Gouda, Swiss, HR Cheddar +$0.40)
B.L.T photo

B.L.T

$9.99
The Original Classic– Boar’s Head Crispy Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato (Mayo and Cheese on request)

Soups, Salads & Wraps

Empire State Deli’s Famous Beef & Bean Chili photo

Empire State Deli’s Famous Beef & Bean Chili

$6.75/+
12oz Cup $6.75 | 16oz Bowl $8.75

Soup of the Day (Check for Daily Selection)

$6.75/+
12oz Cup $6.75 | 16oz Bowl $8.75
Caesar Salad photo

Caesar Salad

$8.99
Chopped Romaine with Shredded Parmesan, Garlic Croutons, and Caesar Dressing | Add Grilled Chicken $2.50
Greek Salad photo

Greek Salad

$9.99
Red Onions, Roasted Red Pepper, Black Olives, Cucumbers and Feta on a bed of Romaine Lettuce
Chef Salad photo

Chef Salad

$10.99
Boar’s Head Black Forest Ham, OvenGold Turkey Breast, American & Swiss Cheese with Roma Tomatoes and a Hard Boiled Egg on a bed of Chopped Romaine
Cobb Salad photo

Cobb Salad

$10.99
Oven-roast Chicken Breast, Sliced Avocado, Roma Tomato, Red Onion, Green Bell Pepper, and Crispy Bacon on a bed of chopped Romaine Lettuce
Central Park Salad photo

Central Park Salad

$10.99
Hot Herb-Roasted chicken with Avocado, Roma Tomato, and Red Onion on a bed of Romaine Lettuce
Spicy Chicken Caesar Wrap photo

Spicy Chicken Caesar Wrap

$9.99
Boar’s Head Blazin’ Buffalo Chicken Breast, Parmesan Cheese, Chopped Romaine and Caesar Dressing
TBLT Wrap photo

TBLT Wrap

$9.99
Boar’s Head Mesquite Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado & Mayo

Build Your Own Sandwich

It’s easy to create your own sandwich!

Build Your Own Sandwich photo

Build Your Own Sandwich

6" & Regular Sandwiches 1/4 lb Meat - 12" 1/3 lb Meat • Double Meat - 6" 1/2 lb $4.75, 12" 2/3 lb $6.50 • Double Cheese - 6" 1/2 lb $2.50, 12" 2/3 lb $4.50

1. Pick your Boar’s Head Meat:

Rare Filet of Roast Beef | Pastrami Round | Corned Beef Round | Mesquite Smoked Turkey | OvenGold Turkey Breast | Honey Maple Glazed Turkey | EverRoast Chicken Breast | Blazin’Buffalo Chicken Breast | Black Forest Smoked Ham | Sweet Capocollo | Prosciutto | Genoa Salami | Pepperoni Grande | Applewood Bacon

2. Pick Your Cheese:

American | Mozzarella | Swiss | Provolone | Jalapeño Pepper Jack | Vermont Cheddar | Horseradish Cheddar | Chipotle Gouda

3. Pick your Bread:

Whole Grain White | Whole Wheat | Seeded Rye | Swirled Rye | Dark Rye | 7 Grain | Sourdough | 6” Italian Bread +$1.75 | 12” Italian Bread +$3.25 | Croissant +$1.75 | Burger Bun +$0.50

3. Pick your Dressings:

Fully dressed +$0.50 • Lettuce | Tomato | Onion | Pickle | Mayo | Yellow Mustard | Deli Mustard | Ketchup | Honey Mustard | Russian Dressing | Caesar | Italian | Ranch | Oil & Vinegar | BBQ Sauce | Hot Sauce | Tartar Sauce | Horseradish Sauce

Extras:

Lettuce +$0.20 | Tomato +$0.30 | Bacon +$2.50 | Brown Gravy +$0.65 | Marinara Sauce +$0.65 | Sauteed Onion +$0.35 | Avocado +$1.90 | Green Pepper +$0.35 | Celery Sauerkraut +$0.60 | Roasted Red Pepper +$0.85 | Cabbage +$0.60 | Mushrooms +$0.85 | Spinach +$0.50 | Red onion +$0.35 | Jalapenos +$0.35 | Cucumber +$0.35 | Olives +$0.35 | Cole Slaw +$0.75 | Pepperoncini +$0.35 | Hot Giardiniera +$0.75
Build Your Own Sandwich photo

Build Your Own Sandwich

$9.59
Choose your Bread, Boar's Head Brand Cold Cuts, and Dressings. All sandwiches and 6" come with a 1/4 lb. of Boar's Head Brand Cold Cuts. 12" upgrades to 1/3lb.

Build Your Own Deli Cheese Sandwich

$8.79/+
Choose your Bread, Boar's Head Brand Cheese, and Dressings. All sandwiches and 6" come with a 1/4 lb. of Boar's Head Brand Cheese. 12" upgrades to 1/3lb.

Sides

French Fries photo

French Fries

$4.50

French Fries

$3.50
With sandwich
Sweet Potato Fries photo

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.50

Sweet Potato Fries

$4.50
With sandwich
Onion Rings photo

Onion Rings

$5.25
Potato Salad photo

Potato Salad

$3.00
Coleslaw photo

Coleslaw

$3.00
Cucumber Salad photo

Cucumber Salad

$3.00
(5) Mozzarella Sticks photo

(5) Mozzarella Sticks

$6.25
(5) Jalapeno Poppers photo

(5) Jalapeno Poppers

$6.25

Hot Wings

$8.00/(5)
$12.00/(10)

Baked Lays

$1.69
Cheddar & Sour Cream, Crunchy Cheese, Original, Sour Cream & Onion, BBQ

Miss Vickie’s Chips

$1.69
Sea Salt, Sea Salt & Vinegar, Jalapeño, Smokehouse BBQ

Big Grab Zapp’s Chips

$2.09
Regular Flavor, Mesquite BBQ, Spicy Cajun Crawtators, VooDoo, Hotter Than Hot Jalapeño,Salt & Vinegar

Drinks

FOUNTAIN DRINKS photo

FOUNTAIN DRINKS

$2.25
Choose From Ice tea | Coca-Cola | Diet Coke | Coke Zero | Cherry Coke Sprite | FantaOrange | Barq’s Root Beer | Minute Maid Lite Lemonade

Canned Drinks

$1.60/+
Coca-Cola | Diet Coke | Coke Zero | Barq’s Root Beer | Diet Barq’s | Barq’s Red Creme Soda | Dr. Pepper | Sprite | Mountain Dew | Red Bull | San Pellegrino Limonata | San Pellegrino Aranciata | San Pellegrino Clementina | V-8 Vegetable Juice

Bottled Drinks

$1.85/+
Ozarka Spring Water | San Pellegrino Sparkling Water | Arizona Green Tea | Gold Peak Sweet Tea

Dr. Brown's Famous Original N.Y. Sodas

$2.50
Original Draft Root Beer | Black Cherry | Cel-Ray | Diet Black Cherry | Cream | Diet Cream | Ginger Ale

Desserts

Homemade Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies and Triple Fudge Brownies!

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie photo

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

$2.50
1/5 of a LB. Fresh Baked Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie
Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie photo

Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie

$2.50
Fresh Baked Homemade In House Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Breakfast

N.Y. Bronx Bagels

$2.25/pp
Plain | Wheat | Everything ~ 8 oz. Cream Cheese $4.00 ~ 8 oz. Flavored Cream Cheese $5.50 ~ Caper I Scallion | Garden Veggie Roasted Red Pepper I Cinnamon Raisin

Breakfast Burritos & Breakfast Sandwiches

$5.00/pp
(on a bagel +$2.00) 1 Egg | 1 Meat | 1 Cheese ~ Meat: Bacon I Sausage I OvenGold Turkey | Black Forest Ham I Veggie ~ Add $.35 Salsa | Add $.50 per veggie

HOT TRAYS:

1/2 Tray / Whole Tray (Danish, Croissant, and Muffin Trays Available)

Scrambled Eggs

$35.00/+
1/2 -$35 I Whole -$65

Sausage/Veggie Frittata

$50.00/+
1/2 -$50 I Whole -$95

Breakfast Potatoes

$40.00/+
1/2 -$40 I Whole -$75

Grits

$35.00/+
1/2 -$35 | Whole -$65

Bacon

$2.50/pp
2 Slices

Sausage

$2.50/pp
1 Patty

Toast

$2.00/pp
2 Slices

French Toast

$50.00/+
1/2 -$50 I Whole -$95

Hot Trays

1/2 Tray - Serves 10-12 People | Whole tray - Serves 22-25 People

Beef Brisket

$90.00/+
1/2 $90 | Whole $175

Pulled Pork

$75.00/+
1/2 $75 | Whole $140

Red Beans & Rice -Vegetarian

$40.00/+
1/2 $40 | Whole $70 ~ Add Smoked Sausage — 1/2 $20 | Whole $35

Chef Paul's Meatloaf

$90.00/+
1/2 $90 | Whole $175

Penne Marinara with Homemade Meatballs

$80.00/+
1/2 $80 | Whole $145

Penne Alla Vodka— Vegetarian

$75.00/+
1/2 $75 | Whole $120

Popular Additions:

Add Grilled Chicken

$20.00/+
1/2 $20 | Whole $35

Add Pancetta

$25.00/+
1/2 $25 | Whole $35

Add Tasso

$25.00/+
1/2 $25 | Whole $35

Pasta Primavera— Vegetarian

$60.00/+
1/2 $60 | Whole $110

Nona's Lasagna—Full Pan Only

$160.00

Salads

1/2 Tray | Whole Tray ~ Add Grilled Chicken 1/2 $20 | Whole $35 ~ Dressing Options (Choose Up To 3) : Italian | Ranch | Bleu Cheese I Honey Mustard | Russian Caesar | Balsamic Oil & Vinegar | Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette

House

$40.00/+
Romaine I Roma Tomato | Cucumber | Red Onion I Green Peppers | 1/2 $40 | Whole $75

Caesar

$40.00/+
Chopped Romaine I Shredded Parmesan | Garlic Croutons | Caesar dressing | 1/2- $40 I Whole $75

Greek

$50.00/+
Romaine Lettuce | Red Onions | Roasted Red Peppers I Black Olives I Cucumbers | Feta Cheese | 1/2 $50 | Whole $90.00

Specialty Salads

Dressing Options (Choose Up To 3) : Italian | Ranch | Bleu Cheese I Honey Mustard | Russian Caesar | Balsamic Oil & Vinegar | Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette

Cobb

$65.00/+
Oven-Roast Chicken Breast | Avocado | Roma Tomato | Red Onion | Green Bell Peppers | Crispy Bacon | Romaine Lettuce | 1/2 $65 | Whole $110

Central Park

$65.00/+
Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast I Sliced Avocado | Roma Tomato | Red Onion | Romaine Lettuce | 1/2 $65 | Whole $110

Chef

$65.00/+
Boar's Head Black Forrest Ham | Oven-Gold Turkey Breast | American and Swiss Cheese I Roma Tomato | Hard Boiled Egg | Romaine Lettuce | 1/2 $65 | Whole $110

Platters

Antipasto

$12.00/pp
Prosciutto Piccolo, Sweet Capocollo, Pepperoni, Genoa Salami, Provolone, Mozzarella, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives, Crostini or Crackers

Fruit Platter

$8.00/pp
Seasonal Tray

Sandwich Trays

Assorted Turkey, Ham & Roast Beef

$7.99/+
15-25 $7.49 /PP • 25+ $6.99 /PP

Boar's Head Premium

$9.49/+
Assortment of Boar’s Head Premium Deli Meats such as Black Forest Ham, OvenGold Turkey, Rare Roast Beef, EverRoast Chicken Breast, Pastrami, Corned Beef, Mesquite Smoked Turkey, Genoa Salami, and Pepperoni • 10-19 $9.99 /PP • 20-29 $9.79/PP • 30+ $9.49/PP

Boxed Lunches

Add $2.00 for Potato Chips & Chocolate Chip Cookie | Add $1.00 /PP on 6” Italian Hero Rolls | We also offer Wraps, Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan Sandwich options.

Assorted Turkey, Ham & Roast Beef

$8.49/+
15-25 $8.99 /PP • 25+ $8.49 /PP

Boar's Head Premium

$10.49/+
Assortment of Boar’s Head Premium Deli Meats such as Black Forest Ham, OvenGold Turkey, Rare Roast Beef, EverRoast Chicken Breast, Pastrami, Corned Beef, Mesquite Smoked Turkey, Genoa Salami, and Pepperoni • 10-19 11.49 /PP • 20-29 $10.99/PP • 30+ $10.49/PP

Sides

Pasta Salad

$35.00/+
1/2 Tray $35 | Whole Tray $65

Cole Slaw

$35.00/+
1/2 Tray $35 | Whole Tray $65

Cucumber Salad

$35.00/+
1/2 Tray $35 | Whole Tray $65

Potato Salad

$35.00/+
1/2 Tray $35 | Whole Tray $65

Mashed Potatoes

$40.00/+
1/2 $40 | Whole $75

Sautéed Seasonal Veggies

$45.00/+
1/2 $45 | Whole $85

Dessert Trays

Jumbo Cookies

$2.00/each
Minimum of 10

Brownies

$2.00/each
Minimum of 10

Drinks

Fountain photo

Fountain

$2.25
Coca-Cola | Diet Coke | Coke Zero | Cherry Coke | Sprite | Fanta Orange | Barq’s Root Beer | Minute Maid Lite Lemonade

Canned Drinks

$1.60/+
Coca-Cola | Diet Coke | Coke Zero | Barq’s Root Beer | Diet Barq’s | Barq’s Red Creme Soda | Dr. Pepper | Sprite | Mountain Dew | Red Bull | San Pellegrino Limonata | San Pellegrino Aranciata | San Pellegrino Clementina | V-8 Vegetable Juice

Bottled Drinks

$1.85/+
Ozarka Spring Water | San Pellegrino Sparkling Water | Arizona Green Tea | Gold Peak Sweet Tea

Dr. Brown’s Famous Original N.Y. Sodas:

$2.50
Original Draft Root Beer | Black Cherry | Cel-Ray | Diet Black Cherry | Cream | Diet Cream | Ginger Ale
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