Stage Deli

WENDY AND TOM DINE OUT

Boston once had a Stage Deli in the theater district, but it never caught on. The ones in NYC have certainly caught on. The main deli appears to be at 834 Seventh Avenue, but we went to a smaller version on the East Side. The decor there is "typical deli," a little stark with nothing fancy. There is very little ambiance. Formica topped tables line a windowed wall on one side and are arranged in two small seating areas on the other. The wait staff brings the traditional half sours, dills, and cole slaw to the table along with a fairly extensive menu. Although the food is quite good, Wendy does not feel that it is a "comfortable" place. The service was fast, friendly, and courteous. We would return is we wanted a solid, reasonably priced meal AND we were in the neighborhood.

Visit their website at: http://www.stagedeli.com

RESTAURANT:

STAGE DELI

1481 Second Avenue, New York, NY

DATE:

December 2002

MEAL:

Lunch

BREAD:

SALAD:

APPETIZER:

Sour pickles, Half Sour Pickles, Cole Slaw. Cole slaw did not have mayonnaise but did have carrot, celery, cucumber, red pepper. A sweet variety of cole slaw that was a nice change from the usual.

ENTREE:

Half of a Roast Beef Sandwich ($6.50) Very Good - The meat was piled two inces high which made a very large half sandwich when the fresh rye bread was added. Russian dressing and mayo are brought to the table.

Nia Vardalos's "Big Fat Greek Salad" ($10.95) Excellent - A huge bowl lined with tomatoes and then filled with stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese, a variety of lettuce types, olives, onions, cucumbers, red pepper and an anchovie on top. Dressing on the side. Very attractive presentation.

DESSERT:

OTHER:

Parking may be difficult

Dress is casual

Excellent service

OVERALL:

B+ Food

C+ for total experience

Although the food is very good, it is not a comfortable or relaxing restaurant. Wendy felt cramped.

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RESTAURANT:	STAGE DELI
	1481 Second Avenue, New York, NY
DATE:	December 2002
MEAL:	Lunch
BREAD:

SALAD:
APPETIZER:	Sour pickles, Half Sour Pickles, Cole Slaw. Cole slaw did not have mayonnaise but did have carrot, celery, cucumber, red pepper. A sweet variety of cole slaw that was a nice change from the usual.
ENTREE:	Half of a Roast Beef Sandwich ($6.50) Very Good - The meat was piled two inces high which made a very large half sandwich when the fresh rye bread was added. Russian dressing and mayo are brought to the table.
	Nia Vardalos's "Big Fat Greek Salad" ($10.95) Excellent - A huge bowl lined with tomatoes and then filled with stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese, a variety of lettuce types, olives, onions, cucumbers, red pepper and an anchovie on top. Dressing on the side. Very attractive presentation.

DESSERT:
OTHER:	Parking may be difficult
	Dress is casual
	Excellent service

OVERALL:	B+ Food C+ for total experience Although the food is very good, it is not a comfortable or relaxing restaurant. Wendy felt cramped.