This is a copy of the large billboard that is on our wall.
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Our Dog
Our 30 inch hot dog will be used in a dog eating contest... Final contest to be held on Memorial day..
If you're interested in competing...
Open heats are on the 21st and 22nd (Sat and Sunday) @ Schnack 3pm, 4pm and 10pm...
Individuals can call 718 855 2879 to sign up; the "sign up fee" is $2 paid at the event. Must sign up by the 18th. Companies can call the same #.
(We are also looking for companies to hold heats at their offices; we will come and set up and let 6 to 8 people battle it out... the week of the 16th). Cost is $25 per company, limited offer, winner MUST be available to compete on Memorial Day and/or semifinal if needed.)
Winner of each heat goes to final or semifinal (depending on how many we get). Winner MUST be available to compete on Memorial Day and/or semifinal if needed
Winner of each heat gets $20 Schnack gift certificate.
Semifinal to be on May 28th late afternoon if needed.
Location for contest final on Memorial day is TBD.
If you're interested in competing...
Open heats are on the 21st and 22nd (Sat and Sunday) @ Schnack 3pm, 4pm and 10pm...
Individuals can call 718 855 2879 to sign up; the "sign up fee" is $2 paid at the event. Must sign up by the 18th. Companies can call the same #.
(We are also looking for companies to hold heats at their offices; we will come and set up and let 6 to 8 people battle it out... the week of the 16th). Cost is $25 per company, limited offer, winner MUST be available to compete on Memorial Day and/or semifinal if needed.)
Winner of each heat goes to final or semifinal (depending on how many we get). Winner MUST be available to compete on Memorial Day and/or semifinal if needed
Winner of each heat gets $20 Schnack gift certificate.
Semifinal to be on May 28th late afternoon if needed.
Location for contest final on Memorial day is TBD.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
I'll have more stories from the "road" trip I had to Ohio in a few days.. But this is a short break to let the world know that our hot dog is bigger than yours... Not that bigger is always better, because we do know taste matters too. Our hot dog is 30 inches long, custom-made for us by the Ferris Stahl-Meyer company in The Bronx NY; they have been making dogs there (in the Bronx) since 1836. The bun, 28 inches long comes from Caputo's Bakery of Court St, who have been baking in Brooklyn for 100 years... We have been here 2 years, so that's 271 years of flavor, taste and quality!
Where do you find this giant dog? Stay-tuned!
Where do you find this giant dog? Stay-tuned!
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Camp Washington
Camp Washington
The story of America is the story of self-governance and the “social compact” that we somehow have all agreed to. In NYC, that often seems to mean little more than every person for himself or herself. My journey to Cincinnati is the tale of a rather different society. Perhaps it does show that there is some hope for America and (perhaps) some actual differences between Red and Blue states…
Our highways are divided into various lanes. For some there is the fast lane(s) and the slow lane(s) but for those "in the know” there are traveling lanes and passing lanes. Like most states, in Ohio there were many posted signs saying that if you're not passing you should stay to the right (and thus keep the passing lane(s) open for passing). What was nice was that people actually complied. More interesting was on the drive into downtown Cincinnati, through 675 and 75 South, some electronic signs indicated that there was an accident at Exit 7 and the left lane was blocked. These signs posted this info about 4-7 miles in advance of the accident. What was truly amazing is that everyone (and this was rush hour with many cars on the road) stayed in the right lanes (except for 3 cars out of thousands). There is no doubt that if this was NYC that many drivers would have driven in the left lane “until the last possible second” and then try to merge into the right lane(s). Thus blocking the left lane for any emergency vehicles and (based on queue theory) really slowing everyone down. What should have been a nearly endless traffic jam instead turned into a rather minor slow down.
Part of the social compact is that good restaurants are hard to find and that the best ones don’t change their location and décor. Camp Washington Chili is an exception to that rule. The place has been around since 1940, but the current building is new and modern. The food was good. Cincinnati-style chili, a slightly sweet all-meat chili (e.g., no bean) served over spaghetti. In this case, there are options for beans, onions and shredded cheddar. They also serve hot dogs with “Coney” sauce. My only complaint was I would have preferred the spaghetti more al dente.
The story of America is the story of self-governance and the “social compact” that we somehow have all agreed to. In NYC, that often seems to mean little more than every person for himself or herself. My journey to Cincinnati is the tale of a rather different society. Perhaps it does show that there is some hope for America and (perhaps) some actual differences between Red and Blue states…
Our highways are divided into various lanes. For some there is the fast lane(s) and the slow lane(s) but for those "in the know” there are traveling lanes and passing lanes. Like most states, in Ohio there were many posted signs saying that if you're not passing you should stay to the right (and thus keep the passing lane(s) open for passing). What was nice was that people actually complied. More interesting was on the drive into downtown Cincinnati, through 675 and 75 South, some electronic signs indicated that there was an accident at Exit 7 and the left lane was blocked. These signs posted this info about 4-7 miles in advance of the accident. What was truly amazing is that everyone (and this was rush hour with many cars on the road) stayed in the right lanes (except for 3 cars out of thousands). There is no doubt that if this was NYC that many drivers would have driven in the left lane “until the last possible second” and then try to merge into the right lane(s). Thus blocking the left lane for any emergency vehicles and (based on queue theory) really slowing everyone down. What should have been a nearly endless traffic jam instead turned into a rather minor slow down.
Part of the social compact is that good restaurants are hard to find and that the best ones don’t change their location and décor. Camp Washington Chili is an exception to that rule. The place has been around since 1940, but the current building is new and modern. The food was good. Cincinnati-style chili, a slightly sweet all-meat chili (e.g., no bean) served over spaghetti. In this case, there are options for beans, onions and shredded cheddar. They also serve hot dogs with “Coney” sauce. My only complaint was I would have preferred the spaghetti more al dente.
Columbus Ohio
Tuesday it must be Columbus... Ohio...
The trip from Zanesville to Cincinnati was easy and took us through Columbus. Lunch was at the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA). Museum food ranges from often horrid to the occasionally sublime, but it's usually, in all cases, overpriced and served by unhappy attendants left over from some defunct grade school cafeteria. The food at CMA was very good, and for the quality of it, very reasonably priced. First, the menu was limited to 2-3 entrees plus a few soups. While the café itself, called the Palette Café, was open from about noon to 3pm, the meals are only served until 1:30. Least you think that a limited menu and limited service hours are an issue, I can assure you they are in fact the very hallmark that guarantees quality. There was a warm wild mushroom soup with roquefort, and a chilled almond peach soup; both were great. I had some salmon cakes with a balsamic vinegar reduction and some haricots verte. Everything was very reasonably priced, served on very interesting china, and served not by wage slaves but by museum volunteers (Women's Board members) ensuring that the service was charming, friendly, and so forth.
The museum (http://www.columbusmuseum.org/) itself is a nice collection of American and European Masters; there was also a nice selection of traveling shows (e.g., Monet to Matisse) and a special hands-on exhibit for kids. For those who know me, my eyes were drawn to their sculpture garden, as well as sculpture placed around the outside of the museum and within a brightly lit “ballroom.” The Louise Nevelson was inside and very interesting. Outside there was an interesting abstract Henry Moore (three piece reclining figure; draped 1975) and some other work, maybe one by Julian Schnabel but it was hard to tell as the info “plate” was rather faded…
Much of the entire trip has been marked by some wind and rain, and the trip through Columbus was no exception. After leaving the Museum we journeyed a few blocks to German Village; an area in the southern end of Columbus where many people of German descent settled and built homes and businesses using similar architectural styles including buildings of modest size constructed of brick. The rain precluded much photography and stopped us from walking about. I did make a quick driving tour of the area and stopped by the welcome center (Meeting Haus) to see a short video on the area. What was noteworthy was how much of the area survived intact and that the preservation of the area dates from the 1950s. After avoiding Starbucks and indulging at a local clone (Cup of Joe) I headed west to Cincinnati.
The trip from Zanesville to Cincinnati was easy and took us through Columbus. Lunch was at the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA). Museum food ranges from often horrid to the occasionally sublime, but it's usually, in all cases, overpriced and served by unhappy attendants left over from some defunct grade school cafeteria. The food at CMA was very good, and for the quality of it, very reasonably priced. First, the menu was limited to 2-3 entrees plus a few soups. While the café itself, called the Palette Café, was open from about noon to 3pm, the meals are only served until 1:30. Least you think that a limited menu and limited service hours are an issue, I can assure you they are in fact the very hallmark that guarantees quality. There was a warm wild mushroom soup with roquefort, and a chilled almond peach soup; both were great. I had some salmon cakes with a balsamic vinegar reduction and some haricots verte. Everything was very reasonably priced, served on very interesting china, and served not by wage slaves but by museum volunteers (Women's Board members) ensuring that the service was charming, friendly, and so forth.
The museum (http://www.columbusmuseum.org/) itself is a nice collection of American and European Masters; there was also a nice selection of traveling shows (e.g., Monet to Matisse) and a special hands-on exhibit for kids. For those who know me, my eyes were drawn to their sculpture garden, as well as sculpture placed around the outside of the museum and within a brightly lit “ballroom.” The Louise Nevelson was inside and very interesting. Outside there was an interesting abstract Henry Moore (three piece reclining figure; draped 1975) and some other work, maybe one by Julian Schnabel but it was hard to tell as the info “plate” was rather faded…
Much of the entire trip has been marked by some wind and rain, and the trip through Columbus was no exception. After leaving the Museum we journeyed a few blocks to German Village; an area in the southern end of Columbus where many people of German descent settled and built homes and businesses using similar architectural styles including buildings of modest size constructed of brick. The rain precluded much photography and stopped us from walking about. I did make a quick driving tour of the area and stopped by the welcome center (Meeting Haus) to see a short video on the area. What was noteworthy was how much of the area survived intact and that the preservation of the area dates from the 1950s. After avoiding Starbucks and indulging at a local clone (Cup of Joe) I headed west to Cincinnati.
Cleveland
It's been a few days since I've had net access... In Cleveland now and will visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tomorrow.. What's has happened between Zanesville and Cleveland? Just stay tuned... more later..
Monday, April 25, 2005
Back to Ohio (for the very first time!)
I left NY/NJ a day late given the weather (snow, hard rain, and so forth) and some personal concerns about taking such a long journey. So it was Sunday morning when I left for Ohio. About 7 hours later, a quick jaunt down I-80 and there it was, "Welcome to Ohio."
What does Ohio look like? It looks like America; for some that's bad I'm sure, but for me it was more like reassuring.., the Home Depot here looks just like the one in Brooklyn... and I already speak the language. And there is a sacrament that we all share, theist or atheist and no matter how we voted in the last election cycle. That sacrament is food.
Sunday night brought me to Barberton and the famous Barberton Chicken. 5 famous places to choose from... I chose Hopocan Gardens; it was good, better than good in fact. The chicken came in several size portions from regular to large to extra large to family size, and also broken out by white and dark meat. I had a large order of thighs and legs (~$8) and a large order of Chicken Paprikash with dumplings (~$9) and a pitcher of Diet Coke ($4.95). Everything came with sides. I had apple sauce, fries, mashed, and slaw (mayo free, acidic, and sweet). What I didn’t have was the hot sauce… to much time on the road for anything spicy that night. Then it was on to the hotel, a clean and well-located Motel 6 near North Akron.
Monday a.m. ... The breakfast special ($1.99) at the local Steak and Shake and then a quick ride to Mansfield and the Jones Potato Chip Company for some "warm" chips, and then a ride to Porky’s Drive-in for some great treats like a Hot Dog with Coney sauce (rather spicy onion and tomato sauce with some Italian seasoning), sauerkraut balls, and homemade chicken soup. The owner was a very nice gentleman who took the time to say hello and gifted me a Porky’s Mug, which I shall bring back to Schnack. Then I took a ride through backcountry farmland (Ohio Route 60 and 36) with water hazards (there were some high water signs and high water due to recent heavy rains). Very pretty all in all... very nice and very much NOT Brooklyn. We stopped by the Killbush Sweetshop for some amazing ice cream (a local brand called Smith and Ruggles http://www.smithdairy.com/ruggles.asp ) and then the Interstate (I-77 to I-70) to Zanesville, where I'm typing this now... Probably will not have net access the rest of the trip so the next writeup maybe in a few days... (Don't try to call me either, the rent-a-car isn't able to charge my cell phone for some reason either..)
What does Ohio look like? It looks like America; for some that's bad I'm sure, but for me it was more like reassuring.., the Home Depot here looks just like the one in Brooklyn... and I already speak the language. And there is a sacrament that we all share, theist or atheist and no matter how we voted in the last election cycle. That sacrament is food.
Sunday night brought me to Barberton and the famous Barberton Chicken. 5 famous places to choose from... I chose Hopocan Gardens; it was good, better than good in fact. The chicken came in several size portions from regular to large to extra large to family size, and also broken out by white and dark meat. I had a large order of thighs and legs (~$8) and a large order of Chicken Paprikash with dumplings (~$9) and a pitcher of Diet Coke ($4.95). Everything came with sides. I had apple sauce, fries, mashed, and slaw (mayo free, acidic, and sweet). What I didn’t have was the hot sauce… to much time on the road for anything spicy that night. Then it was on to the hotel, a clean and well-located Motel 6 near North Akron.
Monday a.m. ... The breakfast special ($1.99) at the local Steak and Shake and then a quick ride to Mansfield and the Jones Potato Chip Company for some "warm" chips, and then a ride to Porky’s Drive-in for some great treats like a Hot Dog with Coney sauce (rather spicy onion and tomato sauce with some Italian seasoning), sauerkraut balls, and homemade chicken soup. The owner was a very nice gentleman who took the time to say hello and gifted me a Porky’s Mug, which I shall bring back to Schnack. Then I took a ride through backcountry farmland (Ohio Route 60 and 36) with water hazards (there were some high water signs and high water due to recent heavy rains). Very pretty all in all... very nice and very much NOT Brooklyn. We stopped by the Killbush Sweetshop for some amazing ice cream (a local brand called Smith and Ruggles http://www.smithdairy.com/ruggles.asp ) and then the Interstate (I-77 to I-70) to Zanesville, where I'm typing this now... Probably will not have net access the rest of the trip so the next writeup maybe in a few days... (Don't try to call me either, the rent-a-car isn't able to charge my cell phone for some reason either..)
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Housekeeping
Dine in Brooklyn is over, but once again, helped us bring in lots of new people. Our $19.95 lunch for 4 or dinner for 2 will continue to run through the end of this weekend. Then it (as well as the Mac N Cheese) will also go off the special menu.
This weekend we have Grilled Chicken Hero w/ lots of garlic and herbs. It's also part of the Nogales Plate (hero, 2 chili tacos, small salad).
The boss will be away from April 23 to May 2nd; he is visiting Ohio and tasting all sorts of great American road food to help finish our plans for a road food menu all summer..
This weekend we have Grilled Chicken Hero w/ lots of garlic and herbs. It's also part of the Nogales Plate (hero, 2 chili tacos, small salad).
The boss will be away from April 23 to May 2nd; he is visiting Ohio and tasting all sorts of great American road food to help finish our plans for a road food menu all summer..
Monday, April 11, 2005
Dine In B
Dine In Brooklyn is here, 183 Places you can get a 3 course dinner for $19.55--- At Schnack you can get a 3 course dinner for two people!! Or lunch for 4 people.. WOW..
Monday, April 04, 2005
2 years..
Well..
Today was a big day.. for a few reasons. It was our 2nd anniversary. How did we mark the day? By arriving this morning and finding that the security gate didn't work and it took Alan and crew a few hours to get it working again. Thanks Alan!
After that it was business as usual!
Today was a big day.. for a few reasons. It was our 2nd anniversary. How did we mark the day? By arriving this morning and finding that the security gate didn't work and it took Alan and crew a few hours to get it working again. Thanks Alan!
After that it was business as usual!
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Zagat Survey 2006
/soap box on
There are two types of food people: those who think only the critics know best, and those who believe in the popular vote. I'm a fan of both, in truth, because each has its own place... The critics need to be consistent; the popular vote only needs to speak it's own egocentric voice.
What's this all about? It's the for the Annual Zagats survey. Schnack isn't even one of the restaurants listed, but I encourage everyone to vote the own ego for those that are. Zagat 2006 Survey
There are those who put down Zagat because they lack the rigor of the critics; "how can the Grocery be so good?" (Is it or isn't it?). The critics can afford to eat at every fancy French place in town because they don't pay with their own $$$. When people vote, they only vote what they know. So OK.. It doesn't make it RIGHT in the absolute since, but it makes it something to consider. Read what the critics write because they are paid to do that, and paid to be on target. Read Zagat to see what other New Yorkers from all walks of NYC, have to say. 'Nuff said!!
/soap box off
There are two types of food people: those who think only the critics know best, and those who believe in the popular vote. I'm a fan of both, in truth, because each has its own place... The critics need to be consistent; the popular vote only needs to speak it's own egocentric voice.
What's this all about? It's the for the Annual Zagats survey. Schnack isn't even one of the restaurants listed, but I encourage everyone to vote the own ego for those that are. Zagat 2006 Survey
There are those who put down Zagat because they lack the rigor of the critics; "how can the Grocery be so good?" (Is it or isn't it?). The critics can afford to eat at every fancy French place in town because they don't pay with their own $$$. When people vote, they only vote what they know. So OK.. It doesn't make it RIGHT in the absolute since, but it makes it something to consider. Read what the critics write because they are paid to do that, and paid to be on target. Read Zagat to see what other New Yorkers from all walks of NYC, have to say. 'Nuff said!!
/soap box off
Monday, March 28, 2005
Our Dog
In 2003, the Village Voice said we had the Best Hot Dog in NYC, and if you search through this blog there is a link to a website that notes we have the 2nd best dog in America.. Well.. maybe that's too much hype but we have always been pleased to use the Stahl-Meyer Hot Dog and cook it so it is both hot and juicy!
Here is a little bit on their history from timesnewsweekly.com
In 1894 Louis Meyer founded Louis Meyer & Company in Brooklyn, supplying smoked and cured hams, bacon and sausage. With his business in good shape, in 1923 he built a large three-story brick building at Wyckoff and Cooper avenues in Ridgewood at a cost of $400,000. It had a rail siding with the Long Island Rail Road. In February 1924, he invited all of his customers to a housewarming visit to his new plant. By the late 1930s he merged with Stahl to form Stahl-Meyer, which was known for its 100 percent beef hot dogs. It supplied all three of the major league ballparks in New York City. Tom Wiegand researched and found that Ferdinand Schaller and Anton Weber both had worked for Stahl-Meyer before they founded their own business in 1937.
In 1980, Milton Rattner organized Hansel ’n Gretel Brand, Inc., a provision supplier catering to supermarkets that had deli departments. The company is located at 79-36 Cooper Ave. in Glendale. Its processing plant is housed in a historic building where the Brunner-Winkle Aircraft Corp. made parts for the Bird biplane in 1930-31. In this 1992 photo, the structure on the right is the former “annex” building of Brunner-Winkle. Today, this building and the one to the west of it are connected to form one large complex for Hansel ’n Gretel. It added a second story to the southern end of the “annex” for a sales showroom.
Diagonally across from its plant, Stahl-Meyer constructed a baseball diamond, which was called Stahl-Meyer Oval. The company sponsored a baseball team, the Stahl-Meyer Browns, in the Queens Alliance, and they played their home games at Stahl-Meyer Oval. Subsequently, the company merged with Ferris in the Bronx, which produced Sabrett hot dogs. The new company was called Ferris, Stahl-Meyer. It closed the plant in Ridgewood and moved the production to the Bronx.
Here is a little bit on their history from timesnewsweekly.com
In 1894 Louis Meyer founded Louis Meyer & Company in Brooklyn, supplying smoked and cured hams, bacon and sausage. With his business in good shape, in 1923 he built a large three-story brick building at Wyckoff and Cooper avenues in Ridgewood at a cost of $400,000. It had a rail siding with the Long Island Rail Road. In February 1924, he invited all of his customers to a housewarming visit to his new plant. By the late 1930s he merged with Stahl to form Stahl-Meyer, which was known for its 100 percent beef hot dogs. It supplied all three of the major league ballparks in New York City. Tom Wiegand researched and found that Ferdinand Schaller and Anton Weber both had worked for Stahl-Meyer before they founded their own business in 1937.
In 1980, Milton Rattner organized Hansel ’n Gretel Brand, Inc., a provision supplier catering to supermarkets that had deli departments. The company is located at 79-36 Cooper Ave. in Glendale. Its processing plant is housed in a historic building where the Brunner-Winkle Aircraft Corp. made parts for the Bird biplane in 1930-31. In this 1992 photo, the structure on the right is the former “annex” building of Brunner-Winkle. Today, this building and the one to the west of it are connected to form one large complex for Hansel ’n Gretel. It added a second story to the southern end of the “annex” for a sales showroom.
Diagonally across from its plant, Stahl-Meyer constructed a baseball diamond, which was called Stahl-Meyer Oval. The company sponsored a baseball team, the Stahl-Meyer Browns, in the Queens Alliance, and they played their home games at Stahl-Meyer Oval. Subsequently, the company merged with Ferris in the Bronx, which produced Sabrett hot dogs. The new company was called Ferris, Stahl-Meyer. It closed the plant in Ridgewood and moved the production to the Bronx.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
Crazy
Hey,
If anyone wants us to try making this item.. let me know, and with enough support we will give it a try..
Chop Suey Sundae
Source: the old National Soda Fountain Guide
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dates
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup chow mein noodles
Boil the water and sugar together for 5 minutes and then add the raisins and dates. Pour over the ice cream and top with the noodles.
If anyone wants us to try making this item.. let me know, and with enough support we will give it a try..
Chop Suey Sundae
Source: the old National Soda Fountain Guide
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dates
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup chow mein noodles
Boil the water and sugar together for 5 minutes and then add the raisins and dates. Pour over the ice cream and top with the noodles.
The only one
We thought we might be the only place, more or less, that takes orders until 1am and then stays open until 2am..
The following is excerpted from the NY Times about LA's "Dan Tana's"
"Though Los Angeles is a town where even the most popular restaurants can be deserted by 10:30 p.m., in true New York style the kitchen at Dan Tana's takes its last order at 1 a.m.; the restaurant is open until 2.
Mr. Tana, a Yugoslavian soccer star, defected to the West in 1953 with hopes of playing soccer in the United States. Instead, he found himself in Hollywood playing bad guys in movies including "The Enemy Below" (1957). (He also lent his name to the lead character in the television series "Vega$.")
Mr. Tana is neither Italian nor even from New York, yet he has created what many people view as a shrine to their old East Coast stomping grounds."
The following is excerpted from the NY Times about LA's "Dan Tana's"
"Though Los Angeles is a town where even the most popular restaurants can be deserted by 10:30 p.m., in true New York style the kitchen at Dan Tana's takes its last order at 1 a.m.; the restaurant is open until 2.
Mr. Tana, a Yugoslavian soccer star, defected to the West in 1953 with hopes of playing soccer in the United States. Instead, he found himself in Hollywood playing bad guys in movies including "The Enemy Below" (1957). (He also lent his name to the lead character in the television series "Vega$.")
Mr. Tana is neither Italian nor even from New York, yet he has created what many people view as a shrine to their old East Coast stomping grounds."
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Great Ham specials coming to an end
Hey Easter weekend is coming up.. Some in your family probably want something simple to eat like a great Schnack burger, but maybe someone else wants a great ham dinner. Well, come to Schnack on Saturday March 26th or Sunday the 27th and we will have our special Easter Ham Dinner. A special Jubilat Ham served with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic greens (Swiss chard). $9 a plate.
Order two or more and get FREE dessert!!!
Don't have any of your own LEFTOVERS? Get a Ham and Swiss and Tomato Hero for $6
Our winter menu is coming to an end. The soups are gone already and
the Mac 'N Cheese is about to go (Available til April 5th). We will
also hang up the heavy meat items like Braised Short Ribs with
Mushroom Gravy. (Running the last time on March 28 until they run out.
Our summer menu will start off featuring Swiss Chard sautéed with
Garlic (running now for $3.50), Polish Brats (boiled in beer and
char-grilled $5), and our special regional road food (info to come in
early April!!).
Order two or more and get FREE dessert!!!
Don't have any of your own LEFTOVERS? Get a Ham and Swiss and Tomato Hero for $6
Our winter menu is coming to an end. The soups are gone already and
the Mac 'N Cheese is about to go (Available til April 5th). We will
also hang up the heavy meat items like Braised Short Ribs with
Mushroom Gravy. (Running the last time on March 28 until they run out.
Our summer menu will start off featuring Swiss Chard sautéed with
Garlic (running now for $3.50), Polish Brats (boiled in beer and
char-grilled $5), and our special regional road food (info to come in
early April!!).
More blogging .com
A nice review from March 19th... Although they call the Beer Milkshake a Beer Float; it doesn't float. It's a shake, meaning like a milkshake... we of course do offer root beer floats!
"...we left The Hook and walked to a place nearby called "Schnack." Schnack wins my vote as the absolute, hands down, best latenight grub that I've ever had. And they even have a blog! It is like White Castle but a thousand times better and with beer floats. Yes. BEER FLOATS. A glass of beer with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream in it. I am so hooked, it's not even funny. The mini sliders or "schnackies" (flat little hamburgers) are phenomenal, fries: perfect, beer float: totally tubular. And it's open at one o'clock in the morning. So last night was pretty close to heaven..."
Here is a link
"...we left The Hook and walked to a place nearby called "Schnack." Schnack wins my vote as the absolute, hands down, best latenight grub that I've ever had. And they even have a blog! It is like White Castle but a thousand times better and with beer floats. Yes. BEER FLOATS. A glass of beer with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream in it. I am so hooked, it's not even funny. The mini sliders or "schnackies" (flat little hamburgers) are phenomenal, fries: perfect, beer float: totally tubular. And it's open at one o'clock in the morning. So last night was pretty close to heaven..."
Here is a link
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Doing well
We are doing well, no matter how you LINK it..
Here are two links that puts things into prospective..
Link 1
Link 2
Here are two links that puts things into prospective..
Link 1
Link 2
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Dine In Brooklyn
Thanks Marty!
That's what every one should say after they chow down on some food during the Dine in Brooklyn program. This years program, like last years, starts on April 11th!
This year the program will feature meals for $19.55, the year of Brooklyn Dodgers' World Series victory. Thanks to all the Boys of Summer including Johnny Podres.
For many restaurants, $19.55 is a good deal for dinner for 1, but that doesn't really fit into the value pricing @ Schnack. So as always, we making up a few of our own rules.
For lunch, $19.55 gets' you "lunch for FOUR". At dinner time, $19.55 gets' you a meal for TWO. Here are the details.
Lunch
12 Single Burgers
2 Baskets of French Fries
1 Basket of Onion Rings (Best in NYC)
4 RC Colas or 4 8 oz. Swag Beers
+ a Banana Split
Dinner
1 Basket of Fries
1 Basket of Onion Rings (Best in NYC)
6 Singles
1 Mac N Cheese with Kielbasa
1 Harry's warm Banana Chocolate Bread Pudding
2 RC Colas or 2 8 oz Swag Beers.
That's what every one should say after they chow down on some food during the Dine in Brooklyn program. This years program, like last years, starts on April 11th!
This year the program will feature meals for $19.55, the year of Brooklyn Dodgers' World Series victory. Thanks to all the Boys of Summer including Johnny Podres.
For many restaurants, $19.55 is a good deal for dinner for 1, but that doesn't really fit into the value pricing @ Schnack. So as always, we making up a few of our own rules.
For lunch, $19.55 gets' you "lunch for FOUR". At dinner time, $19.55 gets' you a meal for TWO. Here are the details.
Lunch
12 Single Burgers
2 Baskets of French Fries
1 Basket of Onion Rings (Best in NYC)
4 RC Colas or 4 8 oz. Swag Beers
+ a Banana Split
Dinner
1 Basket of Fries
1 Basket of Onion Rings (Best in NYC)
6 Singles
1 Mac N Cheese with Kielbasa
1 Harry's warm Banana Chocolate Bread Pudding
2 RC Colas or 2 8 oz Swag Beers.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Epicurious.com
This year Epicurious.com is turning 10!! To celebrate we've launched a
Culinary Trivia Sweepstakes, Reader Recipe Contests and more at
Epicurious.com
Read on to learn more. Hopefully you'll find these so fun and exciting
yourself that you'll want to share it with all your readers/users.
Epicurious.com is announcing the Epicurious Culinary Trivia Sweepstakes at
This fun, entertaining, and interactive game incorporates both a trivia quiz and
an instant win component. The trivia game questions users on their knowledge
of food and Epicurious. In the instant win game, users get the chance to
blow out candles on a birthday cake celebrating the 10th anniversary of
Epicurious. If they match 3 icons behind the burnt out candles, they win
great prizes including KitchenAid stand-mixers, gift certificates from Home
Bistro and Jessica's Biscuits, gift pacts from Illy Caffe and Curious Cooke
and the grand prize of a one-week culinary holiday in Tuscany.
This is surely something you might enjoy
Culinary Trivia Sweepstakes, Reader Recipe Contests and more at
Epicurious.com
Read on to learn more. Hopefully you'll find these so fun and exciting
yourself that you'll want to share it with all your readers/users.
Epicurious.com is announcing the Epicurious Culinary Trivia Sweepstakes at
This fun, entertaining, and interactive game incorporates both a trivia quiz and
an instant win component. The trivia game questions users on their knowledge
of food and Epicurious. In the instant win game, users get the chance to
blow out candles on a birthday cake celebrating the 10th anniversary of
Epicurious. If they match 3 icons behind the burnt out candles, they win
great prizes including KitchenAid stand-mixers, gift certificates from Home
Bistro and Jessica's Biscuits, gift pacts from Illy Caffe and Curious Cooke
and the grand prize of a one-week culinary holiday in Tuscany.
This is surely something you might enjoy
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Thanks Mike
I wanted to thank Mike Daisey and his charming wife, Jean-M, for stopping by Schnack the other night for a very late night dinner. Mike had the courge to try our lastest kitchen experiment "turkey stuffed squid!"
Read Mike's BLOG!
Read Mike's BLOG!
Saturday, February 19, 2005
shorties
Everyone loves shorties.
Hang with one of our shorties... Short RIBS that is!
We have been selling a whole mess of short ribs the last few weekends and we expect to be selling a lot more in the next few weeks.
$8 -- One 5 to 8 oz beef rib, mushroom gravy, and garlic mashed potatoes.
Hang with one of our shorties... Short RIBS that is!
We have been selling a whole mess of short ribs the last few weekends and we expect to be selling a lot more in the next few weeks.
$8 -- One 5 to 8 oz beef rib, mushroom gravy, and garlic mashed potatoes.
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Meat today
Hey,
We have had trouble once again finding the Johnsonville Brats so we might not be running them as specials...
We are going to have some beef goulash starting tonight...
We have had trouble once again finding the Johnsonville Brats so we might not be running them as specials...
We are going to have some beef goulash starting tonight...
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Schnack Valentine's Day Specials 2005
Schnack Valentine's Day Specials
Show your love with garlic! For Valentine's Day 2005, Schnack will be offering its Garlic Special: garlic spinach, a garlic single, and garlic and apricot glazed ribs (smoked) for $10.50; order for two and it’s only $18.98 + get a free Banana Split.
Want to show your love? Don’t love garlic? Any couple that is willing to show their love by kissing will get 1/2 off a Banana Split.
Schnack garlic spinach is fresh spinach sauteed with garlic, oil, and finished with sesame seeds.
Schnack garlic single is our regular single burger (1.5 oz Mini) served with Schnack Sauce and a dab of garlic jalapeño aioli.
Our Jubilat smoked pork ribs are glazed with an apricot and garlic sauce, and served with garlic mashed potatoes.
Our banana split is made with any combination of chocolate and vanilla ice cream and topped with our homemade lemon caramel sauce, our homemade strawberry compote, and Fox’s UBet Chocolate Sauce.
The banana split offer is open to any couple of legal age (18+) without any further restrictions; no other purchase required.
Show your love with garlic! For Valentine's Day 2005, Schnack will be offering its Garlic Special: garlic spinach, a garlic single, and garlic and apricot glazed ribs (smoked) for $10.50; order for two and it’s only $18.98 + get a free Banana Split.
Want to show your love? Don’t love garlic? Any couple that is willing to show their love by kissing will get 1/2 off a Banana Split.
Schnack garlic spinach is fresh spinach sauteed with garlic, oil, and finished with sesame seeds.
Schnack garlic single is our regular single burger (1.5 oz Mini) served with Schnack Sauce and a dab of garlic jalapeño aioli.
Our Jubilat smoked pork ribs are glazed with an apricot and garlic sauce, and served with garlic mashed potatoes.
Our banana split is made with any combination of chocolate and vanilla ice cream and topped with our homemade lemon caramel sauce, our homemade strawberry compote, and Fox’s UBet Chocolate Sauce.
The banana split offer is open to any couple of legal age (18+) without any further restrictions; no other purchase required.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Brats
Ever since Jim, Alan, and Harry started thinking about Concept Schnack, they started thinking about Brats. But the famous Brats from Johnsonville were not available in NYC. They now are. So for the next several months, on Tuesdays, we will be buying a box and running them as a special while they last, on a hot dog bun, with tomato, chopped red onion and kraut; $4.25 while supplies last. Right now they are served grilled to perfection; when we say grill we mean griddle; If you want yours done on the char-broiler, just ask. Starting with the next batch (Jan 24, 2005), they will be boiled in beer and then grilled to perfection!.
What's BRAT? Click here!
What's BRAT? Click here!
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Beer Milk Shake
It's about a year old and you have to scroll to the bottom of the page to see the Schnack reference, but check out...
http://notes.tranq.com/archives/2004/05/05/best_entry_evar/
http://notes.tranq.com/archives/2004/05/05/best_entry_evar/
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