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“Brunch at The Vanderbilt, Preparing for Superbowl Sunday”

Sunday: Brunch at The Vanderbilt

Celebrated Brooklyn Chef Saul Bolton (of SAUL Restaurant) and partner Ben Daitz (co-owner of Num Pang Sandwich Shop) have gotten nice reviews since the opening of The Vanderbilt in the fall. Now the pair is ready to roll out brunch on Sundays starting in February.

Bolton, a Michelin-starred chef, will expand on his creative, new American small plates and old school cocktails. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays, you can start small with hors d’oeuvres like Brussels sprouts ($5; dressed in Sriracha, lime and honey), Serrano ham croquettes ($8), blistered shishito peppers ($6; served with pimenton salt) or golden pickled eggs ($4; with a side of hydrabadi chutney).

For larger appetites (like mine) try the eggs Vanderbilt ($13), a riff on eggs Benedict made with jambon de Paris or Bloomsdale spinach, spicy Hollandaise and an English muffin. Other new American options include a smoked trout crepe ($12; it’s served with melted leeks and sunny side eggs), baked eggs ($12) and steamed mussels ($12; served with coconut, basil and chili). After you’ve woken up with a cup of Stumptown coffee, the adult beverages include the Mississippi Morning ($8; Cognac, Lemon, English breakfast tea, nectarine) and the Vandy Shandy ($6; Slyfox Pikeland PIls, ginger, bespoke bitters, lemon soda, twist). Enjoy!

The Vanderbilt is located at 570 Vanderbilt Ave. in Prospect Heights, 718-623-0570, www.thevanderbiltnyc.com.
 
--Bao Ong

Make your Plans for Super Bowl Sunday:

The New Orleans Saints, a long-suffering franchise, have finally made it to the Super Bowl. YAY! They're no longer the ‘Aints! While I’ll be rooting for the Saints, no matter which team you’re hoping to win (Archie Manning is having a dilemma, we know), here are a few thoughts for how to celebrate whether you stay in or go out:

'wichcraft: ‘wichcraft’s is offering a Super Bowl Sub, a three-foot pup layered with ham, turkey, salami, cheddar, mozzarella, pickled onions, red cabbage, green olive tapenade, roasted peppers, jalapeno peppers, arugula, mustard, mayonnaise, olive oil & red wine vinegar on Sullivan St. Bakery bread ($140, serves 12-15).  The party package ($190) includes the special three-foot sub along with chickpea and potato side salads, potato chips, cookies, and six-packs of Lagunitas or Bitburger beer to wash it all down.  ‘wichcraft’s standard catering menu is also available.

For delivery or game-day pickup from select locations (details below), orders must be placed in advance by 12pm on Saturday, February 6th. Orders placed by Saturday, February 6th, 12pm.Advance credit card payment required. All major cards accepted.Game-day pickup available at Tribeca, 8th Street, Flatiron and Rockefeller Center locations. To order call ‘wichcraft at 212.780.0577 or visit www.wichcraftnyc.com. 

Toloache: Bring in chef Julian Medina’s Mexican fiesta to tu casa with his Toloache catering menu that includes Guacamole and Chips, a platter of Toloache Tacos, Chile Morita Chicken Wings, Chipotle BBQ Ribs, Fajitas, Avocado Fries, and more. All platters created to feed 10 ravenous fans. If interested, please call (212.581.1818) or email (info@toloachenyc.com).

David Burke at Bloomingdale's: David Burke at Bloomingdale’s is offering some amazing platters of sliders, sandwiches, chili, dips and more, including all natural white Chicken & Mushroom Chili with cheddar, scallions, sour cream & rice to Beef or Chicken Chili Nachos with corn tortillas, guacamole & sour cream and Big Pretzel Paninis with chicken, cheddar, bacon, tomato & mustard, and the Hot Reuben Panini with kobe beef pastrami, muenster cheese, russian dressing & sauerkraut. His platters can be delivered or picked up for game day. David Burke at Bloomingdales is located at 1000 Third Avenue (entrance on 59th Street), 212.705.3800, http://www.burkeinthebox.com/).

Fatty 'Cue: Spice up the action with a menu from Fatty ‘Cue which is also offering Super Bowl Pick-up and Delivery. Just remember to place your order by February 1st.

The menu includes Kobe style Smoked Brisket with sweet cilantro sauce ($25/lb), Heritage Farms Pork Ribs with Indonesian long pepper & smoky fish glaze ($28/lb), Smoked Lamb Shoulder with goat yogurt ($23/lb), Jumbo Chicken Wings with curry lime marinade & brown rice vinegar ($19/lb), Sides (serves 10ppl): Cucumber Salad with toasted chili & sesame ($18), Celery Salad w/ tianjin preserved vegetable & yuzu ($18), Toasted "Dragon" Pullman Loaf $16. Minimum Order $100. Free pick-up. $40 charge for delivery in Manhattan. Place orders by phone or email Andrew@fattycue.com or (917)-476-2901.

Sushi Samba Viewing Party: If you’d rather get out than stay in, join the gang at SUSHI SAMBA 7 starting at 5pm in their heated rooftop for a viewing party that features a special Super Bowl bar menu offering a Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian twist on American favorites including organic spicy teriyaki chicken wings, tuna sliders with pão de queijo, tomato marmalade, and aioli, and Berkshire pork ribs with aji amarillo marinade, along with Super cocktail specials. SUSHISAMBA 7 is located at 87 Seventh Avenue South (Barrow St.), 212-691-7885.

Go Saints!

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