Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop

Happy Hanukkah!

2010-12-01T13:11:00.000-08:00

To all those celebrating this Holiday season, we wish you the best! Feel free to bring us some Latke.

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-11-19T13:33:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, by far one of our favorite holidays. We are super psyched to be involved in the annual Thanksgiving fundraiser, Cranksgiving, this Saturday. Read more about it below!

Happy weekend!

Eat well,

Tiny's

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
slash and dash.

Known for being one of the only films that Gene Siskel walked out on, MANIAC, the gratuitously glory slasher picture from the 80's (with the added credit of being banned in some countries) will be playing the midnight show at Sunshine Cinema this Friday & Saturday. Bonus: the director, Bill Lustig, will be in attendance for an audience q&a. 143 E. Houston Street.

SATURDAY
cranksgiving!

Cranksgiving 12 is going down this Saturday and we are thrilled to be among their official sponsors. What is Cranksgiving you ask? For twelve years running, the New York Bike Messenger Foundation has been convening with serious cyclists the weekend before thanksgiving to race & gather food for New York City's homeless population. All you need to participate is a bike, a lock, a bag, some cash and some courage. Registration begins at 2pm, the race kicks off at 3pm at Thompkins Square Park.

ANS if you donate $25 to the Foundation, we will give you $6 off any of our sandwiches!

SATURDAY
magnificent beast.

Our friends at Anthology Film Archives are hosting a series of Cocteau films until the 21st, including one of our favorites by far, Beauty & the Beast. As Pauline Kael said: “[P]erhaps the most sensuously elegant of all filmed fairy tales. As a child escapes from everyday family life to the magic of a storybook, so, in the film, Beauty’s farm, with its Vermeer simplicity, fades in intensity as we are caught up in the Gustave Dore extravagance of the Beast’s enchanted landscape.…magnificent beast.” Stop by and tell us what you thought after!
Showing Saturday at 5:15. 32 Second Avenue.

SUNDAY
round two.

And Sunday don't miss another Cocteau gem at Anthology Film Archives, the screening of 1950's Orpheus at 5pm.

SUNDAY
corn mo.

With an exhausting and eclectic musical resume (including a stint with the Polyphonic Spree), Corn Mo has found its home in its own special brand of exuberant piano rock that is as infectious as it is quirky and upbeat. Catch him at the early show at Mercury Lounge this Sunday. Doors at 6:30, show at 8:30. 217 E. Houston.

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-11-16T12:51:00.000-08:00

Comprised of Ritzy Bryan, Rhydian Dafydd and Matt Thomas, the English trio The Joy Formidable create the kind of energetic sound that we crave at the end of the night as we rally to clean up before heading home. If you can rally on this sleepy grey day, stop by and see them play at The Bowery Ballroom tonight. The show starts at 8. Pop in and pre-game with us over one of our toasty, warm sammy's.

Eat well,

Tiny's

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-11-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

This weekend calls for more of this ridiculously beautiful late Autumn weather. With temperatures hovering in the 60's & sun filled, it's the perfect weather for a sandwich & a show or a stroll.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
now smell this.

image via New Museum

Fans and other mechanisms create an olfactory playground at the New Museum in Heague Yang's current installation Voice and Wind. It must be smelled to be believed. 235 Bowery Street. All weekend long.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
El Camino dreams.

photo via Salon 94 Gallery

Salon 94 Bowery, right next to the New Museum of Contemporary Art, is currently featuring a show by artist Liz Cohen. An (actual) German Tramant & a Chevy El Camino marry in the work Trabamintino. As far as we are concerned, basically anything involving an El Camino inside of a gallery will get us on board.

Saturday
dance the night away.

image via Element

Dance your face off at the Premium dance party at the Vault at Element. The Freedom's Party DJ's will be spinning a range of dance worthy music all night long. E. Houston St. at Essex. 11pm.

Saturday
down home music.

image via Horse Feathers

Catch the Portland Oregon based blue grassy quartet Horse Feathers at the Bowery Ballroom this Saturday and see what all of the fuss is about. Their string ballads and gorgeous melodies are the perfect accompaniment to the Fall. Doors at 8, show at 9. 6 Delancey Street.

Sunday
laugh your face off.

image via Brooklyn Vegan

Pianos is one of our favorite places for catching a show after work, but what they are less known for is their weekly comedy showcase. Stop by Sunday at 7pm to check it out as they host a rotating cast of regulars and newbies alike. No cover. 158 Ludlow between Stanton & Rivington.

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-11-09T11:16:00.000-08:00

This week's music pick is dedicated to Hooray for Earth, who are currently playing a residency at Pianos, where they will perform every Wednesday through November. Grab a bite with us on the way so we can discuss the puppets in this video for Surrounded by Your Friends.

Eat well,

Tiny's

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-11-05T12:28:00.000-07:00

Friday
start the weekend with a hoedown.

Join DJ Jonathan Toubin and a host of friends for an eclectic blend of soul, garage rock, girl groups, glam, punk, and a whole lot more tonight at Home Sweet Home. 131 Chrystie b/t Broome & Delancey St. 10:30 pm. $3 cover.

Friday
hide out with Godard.

Keep Your Right Up, the 1987 gem from Jean Luc Godard who appears in the film as a Buster Keaton-like character. Co-starring the lovely Jane Birkin. Playing at one of our favorite theaters, Anthology Film Archives. Pair it with a toasty hot Tiny's sandwich and you have the perfect prescription for an overcast Friday night.
32 Second Avenue. Show starts at 7pm.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
spend the weekend at the New Museum.

Stop by our place for lunch and walk it off with a tour of two interesting installations, "Free" & "The Last Newspaper", at the New Museum this weekend. 235 Bowery.

Saturday
listen to Land of Talk.

Canadian born singer Elizabeth Powell performs as Land of Talk this Saturday at the Bowery Ballroom. The much raved about trio have been compared to PJ Harvey & Dinosaur Jr. 9pm. Tickets $15. 6 Delancey Street.

Sunday
a marathon picnic.

40,000 runners covering over 26 miles and all five boroughs, the ING New York City Marathon is an institution not to be missed. Cheer on your fellow New Yorker's and camp out with a cozy Tiny's picnic while you do. If you are among the brave & the strong running this Sunday, we recommend stopping by for a carb loading session Saturday.

Happy Election Day.

2010-11-02T15:55:00.000-07:00

We hope you got out their and cast your vote today!

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T15:57:00.000-07:00

We've loved seeing your costumes on the street this weekend & we thought you would like these decked out pups at the annual Dog Halloween Parade at Tompkins, our neighborhood park.

Come by and show us some pics of your costumes in case we missed you this weekend!

Happy Halloween!

Tiny's

pop culture poppin'

neighborhood roots

we love kitchen humor

and food humor...

the winner!

All pictures via Jim Kiernan via New York Mag.

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-10-29T12:49:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!! This is one of our favorite holidays and we can't wait to see everyone's costumes this weekend! Come in and show us what you got or send us pictures of your Sunday's best. Our weekend guide is dedicated to spooky spaces as there seem to be an abundance of local spins this year. Come by before to line your stomach or after to calm your spirit (in costume please!).

Eat well,

Tiny's

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Gore free but still ever so creepy haunted house.

The Steampunk Haunted House at the Abrons Art Center/Henry Street Settlement will be active all weekend in their 100 year old space. Encounter Victorian macabre meets terrifying robots at this fresh take on the classic haunted house experience. You're sure to be spooked, so we would recommend a visit our way after the terror fest to calm your nerves and fill your bellies. Friday & Saturday 8-11pm; Sunday 6-9:30. Tickets $25, $10 students. 466 Grand Street at Pitt St.

image via Abrons Art Center

Friday

the living installation at ABC No Rio.

Artist Michael Alan will perform an edition of his ongoing exhibition "The Living Installation" (occuring 6 times a year) at ABC No Rio with the them BLACK AND WHITE/The Misfits. A tribute to both the punk band and the punk roots of the space itself. The happening will take place over the course of five hours and, most importantly, will be taking place a short block from the sandwich shop. 156 Rivington St. b/t Clinton & Suffolk.

photo via Michael Alan

Saturday

a candlelight tour in an 19th century home.

Walking through a darkened home with a group of strangers sounds scary enough to us, but make that home the Merchant's House Museum a.k.a "Manhattan's most haunted house", a preserved familial home from the 1800's, with a tour led by staff members who have personally encountered the inexplicable and the paranormal, all by candlelight, and you have the ingredients for a downright spooky experience. Tours run every half hour from 6-10pm on Friday & Saturday. $25, $13 for members. 29 E. 4th St. b/t Bowery & Lafayette.

photo via Merchant's House Museum

Sunday

the old standby.

What would Halloween in New York be without the annual Village Halloween Parade? Between the crowds, the costumes, and the revelry it is an unforgettable marathon of a Halloween celebration. This year's theme of memento mori is sure to cast a morbid spin on the typically outlandish affair. Pack a Tiny's picnic and report back with photos for us! 6:30-10:30pm, 6th Ave. from Spring St. to W.16th St.

photo by Q. Sakamaki

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-10-26T11:36:00.000-07:00

This week's tune for Tuesday is dedicated to our man Tom Petty as he celebrates his 60th birthday this week (and can we talk about the scene at the Live Aid concert in 1985?!). Our neighbors at the Bowery Ballroom will be holding their annual Petty Fest celebration this Thursday with Special Guests: Adam Green, Norah Jones, Will Forte & Jason Sudeikis of Saturday Night Live, Nicole Atkins, Nikolai Fraiture of the Strokes, Catherine Pierce, Jesse Malin, Tyson Ritter of the All American Rejects, Reeve & Zane Carney, Jody Porter of Fountains Of Wayne, Sammy James of the Mooney Suzuki, Steve Schiltz of Hurricane Bells & Longwave, Antony Ellis of Five O'Clock Heroes, Mikki James, Hymns and many more. Join in on the epic celebration and be sure to fill us in if you make it over, otherwise we may just have to share a jam to Free Fallin' in the shop over some sandwiches.

Eat well,

Tiny's

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-10-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

It'd be tempting to only focus on CMJ events this weekend, but there are, as always, plenty of interesting/fun/adorable/enlightening events to be endeavored in the LES, so we thought we would offer a little bit of both this weekend. Have fun running around in this perfect Autumnal stretch, and stop by and fill us in on all of the fun that you had.

Eat & play well,

Tiny's

FRIDAY
CMJ happenings.
The enchanting London based songstresses The Smoke Fairies will bring their bluesy ballads to the Living Room tonight, with additional sets by the Fieros, Beau Jennings, JD Southern, and more. Doors at 8:30

FRIDAY

CMJ happenings.

One of our all time favorites, Dean Wareham (formerly of Luna) will be joined by the Crocodiles, Wakey! Wakey!, Brian Bonz and the Major Crimes, James Vincent McMorrow, and Young Buffalo for a showcase at the The Bowery Ballroom that is sure to be a can't miss. Doors open at 6pm. 6 Delancey Street between Bowery & Christy.

SATURDAY
animation nation.
Eric Drooker, former LES Street artist tuned professional illustrator will be giving a lecture at Blue Stockings Books called "Art is a Weapon". Join him as he shares excerpts of his work, beginning at 7pm, $5 suggested donation. 172 Allen Street.

Drooker with Alan Ginsburg

SATURDAY
dogs and costumes, oh my.
The Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade kicks off Saturday. All are welcome for this celebration of dogs, Halloween, dress up, and the Lower East Side. Join them at 12pm at E.9th Street between A & B.

SUNDAY
CMJ windown...
Head over to Pianos on Sunday as they join forces with the CitizensMusic for a day long extravaganza of shows. It is the perfect CMJ parting gift/exit strategy. The music starts at 2pm and will go on throughout the day. 158 Ludlow Street.

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-10-19T15:57:00.000-07:00

CMJ is upon us! There is so much good music and so many good shows to be enjoyed in the nighborhood from our favorite tiny venues The Cake Shop & The Living Room to the larger Bowery Ballroom & Mercury Lounge. One of our favorite Brooklyn Bands Neon Indian will be playing at The Bowery Ballroom as a part of their CMJ Music Marathon series. Catch them and a slew of other bands on the 23rd.

Eat Well,

Tiny's

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-10-15T15:49:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY
living in memory.
Catch the remaining days of I Live My Thoughts at the Laurel Gitlen Gallery where artists Bianca Beck &
Josh Brand will have paintings, photographs and assorted memory jugs by anonymous American artists through the 24th of October. View the press release here. Located at 261 Broome Street.

SATURDAY

surf tunes & garage bands.

Our neighbors at Cake Shop (as you know, one of our favorite music venues) are hosting Hunx & His Punx (the lo-fi vintage garage inspired rock band that is our current obsession) this Saturday. Doors are at 8pm with a $10 cover. 152 Ludlow Street.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

vintage duds.

Kiki de Montparnasse welcomes back LA vintage retailer Decades Two for another East Coast pop up shop extravaganza, see what all of the fuss is about and snag some killer vintage wares this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Located at 79 Greene Street.

SUNDAY

community get down.

This Sunday join our friends and neighbors at the Henry Street Settlement for their annual community day celebration. Beginning at 3pm, they will be hosting an afternoon of free festivities ranging from music & dance to BBQ & raffles, all taking place at the Abrons Art Center, located at 466 Grand Street.

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-10-12T20:36:00.000-07:00

Brought to you by the Bowerbirds (playing down the street tonight at The Bowery Ballroom). This video for In Our Talons reminds of 90's era music videos (in the best possible way).

Eat well,

Tiny's

Menu Spotlight.

2010-10-08T12:41:00.000-07:00

If a salad and a sandwich were to shack up, the Veggiest of Them All would most likely be their offspring. Think of it as a portable salad with a whole grain bread wrapper. This sandwich delivers a fresh explosion of crunchy, juicy, bright flavors ranging from the sammy classics (spinach, sprouts, tomato & onion) to the rich & creamy (avocado & Goddess dressing) topped off with cucumber, carrots, and roasted red peppers. Add cheese or turkey/tofu turkey for just a little bit extra and your belly will thank you.

Eat well,

Tiny's

veggiest of them all

photograph by Robyn Lee

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-10-05T10:02:00.000-07:00

This week's song is dedicated to John Lennon's birthday on October 9th (he would have been 70). Our neighbors at The National Underground (159 East Houston) are celebrating this Saturday at 11pm with their very own John Lennon Birthday Party.

Eat well & shine on,

Tiny's

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-10-01T17:51:00.000-07:00

This weekend the neighborhood offers some especially special prospects, check out our best of's, below.

Eat well,

Tiny's

Friday & Saturday
Fear and Loathing in the LES.
Sunshine Cinema's Midnight Movies are one of our favorite things to attend after closing up shop (with smuggled in snacks from the restaurant in hand, of course) and this weekend we are especially excited that they will be featuring Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas! Tickets are 9.99.

Saturday

A reimagined landscape.

The Drawing Center and Cooper Union are hosting an exhibition of renderings from the planning phase for the Lower Manhattan Expressway. See how dramatically the city that we know would have been transformed had this unfulfilled project of Robert Moses era urban planning come to fruition. Beginning at 2pm at the Arthur A. Houghton Jr. Gallery, The Cooper Union (7 E.7th St., 2nd Floor).

Sunday
Dance the weekend away.
At 2pm on Sunday you can dance the remainder of the weekend away at The Hotel on Rivington (our swanky neighbors just down the block) at the Verboten Presents Soul Clap + Nicolas Jaar dance party. The play list promises house, disco and soul. Sounds like a good time to us!

Our tune for Tuesday.

2010-09-28T20:34:00.000-07:00

Bowery Ballroom is hosting Best Coast tomorrow, one of our favorite new bands to reminisce about being a teenager to. When I'm With You, one of their sweetest hits, set here to a scene from Les Demoiselles de Rochfort.

Eat well,

Tiny's

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-09-24T10:30:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY

Brazilian Soul Psychedelia.

With references to Sly & the Family Stone, Os Mutantes, and Catano Veloso, the Brazilian group Garotas Suecas will perform what is sure to be equal parts energetic & psychadelic at The Cake Shop tonight. 152 Ludlow between Rivington & Stanton.

SATURDAY

London Calling.

A London takeover of the basement of Fontana's resulting in a night of our favorite mopey dance tunes, from the Smiths to the Cure. At only $6, tickets are the only cheap and cheerful thing about this dance party. 105 Eldridge Street (b/t Broome & Grand Streets), doors open at 11.

SUNDAY

New York City Apple Day Festival.

Red Jacket Orchard will be hosting a celebration of two of our favorites, Fall & local apples. Spend the day celebrating the New York City Apple Day Festival from 11-5 at Orchard Street b/t Broome & Grand St.

Menu Spotlight.

2010-09-21T13:33:00.000-07:00

We found this picture of our earthy, delicious Hot Roast Beef Sandwich on this cute blog (about the adventures of a Manhattan father & his daughters). Filled with sauteed onions, melted provolone and your choice of roasted peppers or portobello mushrooms, this is the perfect counterpart to the dropping temperatures and the soon-to-be-falling leaves. The creamy provolone, savory onions, and juicy veggies make a rustic meal out of this hot, toasty & beefy sandwich.

Eat well,

Tiny's

image via them

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-09-17T11:41:00.000-07:00

After the tornado yesterday, we all deserve a fun weekend. Here are some ideas in the neighborhood to get you started.

Eat well,

Tiny's

PS

Have any good tornado stories/pics? email us!

a pirate bike ride
who want to dress up like a pirate (or just summon their inner ahoy) and ride bike en masse from the Lower East Side to Governer's Isalnd? Ummmm, us? Meet up with your mateys at Chris & Allie's Pirate Ride at 156 Rivington Street. Stop by before hand and pack a little picnic to take with you over the high seas.

Walk it off.

Our neighbors at The Tenement Museum always have interesting interactive exhibits and neighborhood tours. One of their ongoing walking tours, Immigrant Soles, departs at 11 am & 12:30 pm on Saturday and at 12:30 on Sunday. See the roots of our fair neighborhood, meet some interesting people, and exchange stories about the LES past and present. Located at 108 Orchard Street.

a folky trio

The Masada String Trio play their folksy jazzy perfect-for-a-Sunday-evening tunes (from the John Zorn's Book of Angels series) beginning at 8pm on Sunday at The Stone. Tickets from $20-$25.

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-09-14T11:14:00.001-07:00

We're kind of surprised that this is the first time we are posting a La Blogotheque Take Away Show as our tune for Tuesday, their low-fi films documenting live performances are sweet snapshots of the bands and places that they capture and if this is your first time seeing one, we are all to happy to be the ones to introduce you. This performance by Ra Ra Riot is the perfect way to begin because the NJ based sextet are performing in one week (Tuesday, September 21st & Wednesday, September 22nd) at the Bowery Ballroom. Tickets are $20. Get on it and tell us all about it the next time we see you.

Eat well,

Tiny's

2010-09-11T12:11:00.001-07:00

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-09-10T13:27:00.000-07:00

Who isn't talking about Fashion's Night Out? For being only two years old, we are so impressed with the way that this worldwide evening of fashion, retail, music, food, and parties has spread like wild fire. In our fair neighborhood alone, there are TWENTY SEVEN parties. Given the abundant array of options within mere blocks of one another, we thought it wise to dedicate our Lower East Side Weekend Guide to FNO so we could help you sort through all of the delicious options. Here are our top 5 for Fashion's Night Out.

Fenton-Fallon

For the cool kids, the Fenton-Fallon party will be held at the end of Freenman Alley. Enjoy a gift with purchase, a DJ'ed score to the evening, and drinks to your heart's content.

Foley & Corinna

The ladies of Foley & Corrina know how to throw a party, and theirs is definitely at the top of our list. Enjoy Stoli vodka, BBQ, cupcakes from our friends at Sugar Sweet Sunshine and a handbag give-a-way every hour, on the hour from 7-11. Located at 114 Stanton St.

Suite Orchard

More cupcakes and cocktails await at Suite Orchard where they are celebrating with the aforementioned treats and a trunk show. They are the suitest girls in the neighborhood.

The Cast

Butch up after all of those girly drinks & treats at The Cast where they will be serving up free beer and their staple biker chic aesthetic. Located at 71 Orchard Street.

Ferality and a 10 store scavenger hunt

Last but not least, Ferality on Clinton Street has created a 10 store wide scavenger hunt with nearby neighbors, if you successfuly participate you will receive 15% off of your next purchase. Check out the map below and happy FNO'ing!

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-09-07T11:01:00.000-07:00

We're back from the holiday and getting back to it. Even though the weather is bright and warm and sunny, there is still a little nip of Fall creeping in to the breeze, just enough to get us thinking about the season ahead and awaking from our endless Summer. We want to welcome the short week with a very special Tune for Tuesday, we recently heard about a Kick Starter project that our neighbors at Cake Shop have initiated to fund a film web-series of shows & interviews recorded live at their venue. Over the years they have hosted performances by the likes of MGMT, Vampire Weekend (see video below & imagine what could have been had they already implemented the film fund), and the Dirty Projectors (just to name a few). In five short years they have become the go-to place for intimate shows by up and coming bands. They now want to document the next crop of up and comers and we hope that you will help them! Check out their page on Kick Starter (a super cool organization) to view more details and help them reach their goal!

Eat well,

Tiny's

2010-09-06T17:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Labor Day! We're taking the day off. See you tomorrow!

Sunday's favorites.

2010-09-05T22:26:00.000-07:00

This Sunday's Favorites feature is dedicated to Lisa & Caroline of the Num Num Chronicles. Their blog covers everything from food adventures, cooking/baking, innovative and inspiring cocktail recipes, supper clubbing, gardening, gifting, and entertaining (to name but a few). The pair pool their resources and expertise to create a chronicle of all things food related, in the most enticing & accessible way possible. Recently, they have began hosting an underground supper club with their gourmet chef friends and a cohort of hungry sympathizers who are all too happy to attend. We always love hearing about their culinary adventures and are sure that you will too. Have a look at these little excerpts below and tune in to their blog for more of the gorgeous bounty of ideas that they are always cooking up.

Eat well,

Tiny's

All photographs via the Num Num Girls

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-09-03T14:58:00.000-07:00

Labor day is already upon us, and a summer as good (and hot!) as this one deserves a proper send off. Luckily there are plenty of ways to do just that, right in our neighborhood (and just a hop, skip and a jump beyond).

Eat well,

Tiny's

PS

We will be closed Monday, September 6th for the Holiday!

Get a head start on All Tomorrow's Parties
Watch Beak play at the Bowery Ballroom before they head upstate for the infamous music festival, All Tomorrow's Parties. A consolation prize for being all of our friends who are city bound. 8pm at 6 Delancey Street, tickets cost $20.

Revisit your adolescence on the dance floor

Shoe gaze the night away on the dance floor of Fontana's as DJ's spin sets heavy with the Smith's, the Cure, and company. Beginning at 11pm. Located at 105 Eldridge Street.

Our Cities, Our Selves

Saturday from 11-5 at the AIA Center for Architecture, view an exhibition on the future of public transit in urban life. View proposals for cities around the globe as different planners envision systems for commuting that will sustain and enliven a diverse array of high-density communities. Located at 536 LaGuardia Place. Ongoing through the 15th.

Get Clubby

Sapphire hosts their Expansions party every Sunday beginning at 8pm. Tickets for the DJ set are $10, but reduced to $5 if you RSVP on Facebook. 249 Eldridge Street between Houston & Stanton.

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-08-31T15:49:00.000-07:00

We just discovered Chikita Violenta, an indie rock band from Mexico City, and we thought you might like them too. They are full of an irreverent, infectous energy that seems like it would be incredible live. Catch them playing the early show this Thursday at the Mercury Lounge. And if you go, tell them hola for us!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Food Wins.

2010-08-29T20:38:00.000-07:00

Top Chef just won the Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. They beat global travelers competing against time, geography, and one another (The Amazing Race), "celebrities" turned ballroom dancers sweating their way back to "fame" (Dancing with the Stars), small town kids trying to make it big/one of the biggest television phenomenons ever (American Idol), and the show that made "make it work" a tag line in the Midwest (Project Runway) proving that FOOD WINS. Food wins every time.

Eat well,

Tiny's

image via them

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-08-27T13:16:00.000-07:00

Get Tooned In.

Closing Weekend of NeoIntegrity: Comics Edition at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) featuring the work of over 200 illustrators and cartoonists curated by Keith Mayerson. Today - Sunday from noon to five. 594 Broadway between Prince and Houston.

Get Strung.

Enjoy some high brow musical entertainment at The Stone (where John Zorn works as the artistic director) on Avenue C at 2nd Street. An evening of original work by Annie Gosfield and the Ne(x)tworks String Quartet. Tonight at 8pm. Tickets are $10.

Awesome 80's Prom.

Everyone loves the 80's. That's why the Awesome 80's Prom at Webster Hall is so much fun, and now that Dustin Diamond (aka Screech from Saved by the Bell) has joined the cast, it is sort of a can't miss. Located at125 E.11th between 3rd & 4th Avenue, the show starts at 8pm. Tickets range from 52.90-99.99

Dance on a Roof Top.

Just down the street from us, the Hotel on Rivington is hosting the Autobrennt Rooftop party. Dance the day and night away to a variety of DJ sets, ongoing from 3pm - Midnight. Located at 107 Rivington Street between Essex & Ludlow Streets.

Menu Spotlight.

2010-08-26T08:18:00.000-07:00

The sun has finally showed face again after days of hiding out, so maybe this is a delayed reaction to the chilly grey days that blanketed our week until now, but the Tuna Melt has been on our mind. It's our homemade tuna salad, served with tomatoes and melted swiss, open face on white bread -- the absolute pinnacle of comfort food! We discovered this awesome post, including this mouth watering photo of all of the cheesy tuna melt goodness, by Robyn of the food blog The Girl Who Ate Everything (a pretty awesome site if you as us). Thanks for stopping in!

Eat well,

Tiny's

image via Robyn at The Girl Who Ate Everything

This looks fun.

2010-08-23T18:40:00.000-07:00

We know Brooklyn is still a scary concept for a lot of our patrons, but after having read about this home brewing tutorial in Williamsburg at the Brooklyn Kitchen, we are thinking that maybe crossing the river every now and again isn't so bad. The class will cover all of the preliminary information that you will need to get your own little operation started. The cost is $125 but includes an $80 home brewing kit, bottles of home brew for sampling, and knowledge to last a lifetime. The details: Hosted by Dan Pizzillo at 6:30 on September 15th at 100 Frost Street, view complete details here.

Eat well,

Tiny's

PS

If you go, you better bring us back a beer!

Sunday's favorites.

2010-08-22T23:29:00.000-07:00

When we heard that there was a lady named Sally living for a month off of only legit street truck food, our ears perked in interest. We are not talking talking stands or carts, just literal trucks, and in a city that seems to be crawling with them, we wonder how much of a challenge this will be? Considering that she has devoted all three daily meals to the project, and the trucks are by nature mobile, we would imagine it could turn out to be a considerable one, full of scavenging walks tracking down their locales, then line time, followed by lots of messy and hasty chowing. Don't get us wrong, the city is full of delectable truck-born treats, and we will definitely be tracking this challenge, but we can't help but feel quiet relief for our customers who are offered a seat with their sandwich purchase. If you are curious as we are, follow her challenge here.

Eat well,

Tiny's

P.S.

Below, a small sample:

the dudes at Wafels and Dinges, one of her most recent haunts. All photos courtesy of Food Truck Sally.

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-08-20T10:05:00.000-07:00

Be a history detective!

The last History Hunt of the summer! Hosted by Bowery Boogie and the Tenement Museum, their final History Hunt winner is in for the best prize of the season. Try and guess the address of the picture below, click here for clues and the deets!

Kids aflame!
See Arms at Pianos on Saturday at Pianos, if you don't know them then you should!

Dumpster Diving!

Although this is not technically taking place in the LES, we couldn't resist posting about the last opportunity that you will have all year to swim in a dumpster in the middle of New York City. Go to Park Avenue between 40th & 41st streets to claim your wrist band and get in on the action.

Wings of Desire!

One of our favorite films at our favorite neighborhood theater, catch Wim Wenders classic film "Wings of Desire" at Anthology Film Archives, screenings Saturday at 9pm & Sunday at 6pm.

Menu Spotlight.

2010-08-18T21:08:00.000-07:00

We came across this post on Canwiches a.k.a "The Great Canadian Sandwich Blog" and we kind of can't get over their photograph of our Club Sandwich. Look at our little baby shine! The deal with our Club is that it comes with a heap of tasty vegginess on one side of the seven grain triple decker, while the other gets the big show, with a heavy hand of bacon and either ham & cheddar, roast beef & provolone, turkey & swiss, or avocado & provolone. By the time you finish with this guy, your belly will be smiling for hours. There is no room for regrets when there are sprouts AND bacon involved!

Eat well,

Tiny's

image via Canwiches

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-08-17T12:43:00.000-07:00

The North Carolina phenomenon Lost in the Trees play next Monday at The Mercury Lounge and we couldn't resist sharing one of their songs with you as our Tune for Tuesday. Their sound is somehow melancholy and upbeat all at once, with full string arrangements and sweet lyrics that remind us a little bit of the Bowerbirds and Devotchka. We've heard that they are beyond amazing live and hope we can stop by! It's an early show (7:30) and we'll being slinging sandwiches until 10, so who knows...At least we can enjoy this performance in the mean time.

Eat well,

Tiny's

How to cure a Monday.

2010-08-16T07:26:00.005-07:00

Q: How do you cure a cloudy, overcast Monday?

A:

the sandwich to cure your Monday, Yuuummmmy Pic via Serious Eats

the sale to cure your end of summer blues just around the corner at Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Pic via them

Batali cooking veg!

2010-08-14T09:42:00.002-07:00

You know we like a world that is veggie friendly, that's why we offer meatless substitutions on almost all of our sandwiches and salads. We are excited by the Meatless Monday movement, a nationwide campaign where restaurants are pledging to serve at least two vegetarian main dish options every Monday, and, recently, even more excited by the announcement that Mario Batali is currently writing a vegetarian cook book which a recent interview suggests, may emphasize the role of farmers in home cooking. We can't wait! Get out of those Crocs and in to our kitchen, Batali!

Eat well,

Tiny's

image via Deleware Online

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-08-13T08:32:00.016-07:00

A few offerings from our neighborhood from shopping, to a book reading, to a show, a screening.

Eat well,

Tiny's

Today from 12-8pm, the Made Her Think studio is offering incredible mark downs on their accessories, see what the cult following for this line is all about at astonishing low prices (items starting at $15). Located at 195 Chrystie St. (b/t Rivington and Stanton, suite 301-7).

Tonight, head to Blue Stockings books for a reading and discussion by author Amy Hatkoff's on her book The Inner Life of Farm Animals (with a forward by Jane Goodall). Beginning at 7pm. 172 Allen Street.

This Saturday, catch the Armchairs record release & performance at Pianos at 10pm. They will be joined by Afuche, The Lisps, and Ball of Flame Shoot Fire. One of our favorite Neighborhood venues. 158 Ludlow Street.

On Sunday, head over to Pianos for a screening of "The Shield Around the K", a documentary produced by Heather Rose Dominic about the legendary K Records based in Olympia, Washington. 158 Ludlow Street. Time TBA.

New York Magazine Photo Tour.

2010-08-11T07:07:00.000-07:00

New York Magazine has a lovely little photo tour of the space on their site, so if you haven't been in since the makeover (or are a staple member of our delivery-only community) take a peek at how we've cleaned house!

Eat well,

Tiny's

all images via Konstantin Sergeyev

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-08-10T09:01:00.001-07:00

Okay, we really love this band the Acrylics and are so psyched that they will be playing at the Cake Shop TONIGHT!! This Brooklyn duo are not to be missed, Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear produced their debut album and it is ridiculously addictive. The show starts at 9, so get over there and, as always, stop by and tell us about it!

Eat well,

Tiny's

A Late Night Clip: Fake Arms, Real People

2010-08-09T12:47:00.003-07:00

Sandwich humor gets us every time...

Eat well,

Tiny's

Sunday's favorites.

2010-08-08T15:09:00.007-07:00

Downtown Lunch, the 'southern' offshoot of Midtown Lunch, is one of our favorite sites for keeping up with all of the highs (ridiculously delicious flavors) and lows (for cheap!) of daytime dining in downtown Manhattan. Consider it a comprehensive guide to what they describe as "the adventure of urban lunching" replete with forums, links, listings, happy hour roundups and much, much more. They cover such an incredible variety of cuisine, all of which is on the pocket friendly side ($10 and under), and create seriously handy cheat sheets for those times when you finally decide to brave that new food cart but have no clue what to order, or find yourself in an obscure part of the island without your food compass.

They covered our reopening ("Downtown Links (The Sandwich Shop Returneth" Edition" - we hearted this headline!!!) and included one of our all time favorite portraits of the Rizzak, courtesy of Serious Eats:

Downtown & Midtown Lunch (with coverage on Philly and LA, too!) is such a fantastic resource and we look forward to continuing our reading; keep up the good work guys!

Eat well,

Tiny's

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-08-06T11:50:00.001-07:00

It's August and the dog days have officially begun. This weekend, we thought we ought to focus on events that maximized your A/C exposure and were gentle on the wallet. Happy weekending!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Gallery 128 opened a new group show this past Wednesday and it sounds like an interactive, multimedia explosion that will surely be worth the trip. Read their description, below:

"Gallery 128 is proud to announce rEvolution, the midsummer night’s group show opening August 4th through September 4th. Nine artists will be participating in this month-long happening. Presenting - improvisation, collaboration, freedom, fun, fake fur, found objects, found artists, trumpets, guitars, postal codes, hair portraits, cyber-violence, jazz riffs, painted dresses, T-Rex (the band)…and more. Everything is happening!"

Located at 128 Rivington Street b/t Essex & Norfolk.

Voz, one of our favorite East Village boutiques for vintage and new & gently used designer clothing is having a huge sale this weekend with incredible markdowns on their pre-worn clothing. Stop in and show us your finds afterwards! Located at 618 E.9th Street b/t A & B.

Tonight at Dixon Place, Mark Sam Rosenthal will be premiering stories from his recent memoir. Rosenthal is known for his comedy, and this will be a rare opportunity to see performances from his unpublished work. Located at 161A Chrystie St. between Delancey & Rivington Streets. Show starts at 9:30, tickets are $15.

Menu Spotlight.

2010-08-04T14:53:00.004-07:00

On a hot day like today, there is nothing like a mouthful of chilled, crisp lettuce. What could be better? Maybe covering the whole beautiful bed of greens with bite size pieces of cheddar and swiss, fresh cukes, rich avocado, tomatoes, carrots, chick peas, sprouts, and red onions all dancing under dollops of tangy balsamic dressing. And next level better? Scoops of savory tuna salad. Yum squared! Cool off with the Tiny's Tasty Happy Salad and choose from a whole mess of extras that will makes yours next level tasty.

Eat well,

Tiny's

PS

We love this photo shot by a happy customer who had a salad party with their friends:

photo via this happy camper

A Tune for Tuesday.

2010-08-03T10:52:00.001-07:00

We were doing our usual trolling along the events calendar at one of our favorite neighborhood music venues, Cake Shop (one of the city's best places to see up and coming acts in a super low-key, intimate setting) and were so pleased to come across Luke Rathborne's music. He is in the same folky/unfinished singer songwriter category as musicians like Deer Tick, whose sound is far more heartfelt and soulful than their age should allow. The show is tonight, so you have the rare opportunity to hear our Tune for Tuesday live! Stop by beforehand so we can send you off to Cake Shop with sandwiches and well wishes.

Eat well,

Tiny's

PS

The show deets! :

Listen Up! : Pantomime Fear by Luke Rathborne

Hester Street Fair Film!

2010-08-02T08:15:00.004-07:00

If you haven't been by to see our neighbors at the Hester Street Fair yet, this short film will take you there and show you what you've been missing. This short is a sweet explosion of happy faces, talented vendors, summer sun, and scenes from the neighborhood, all set to one of our absolute favorite songs. Our friends and Hester Street vendors Sarivole and Macaron Parlour hold down our pastry racks at the restaurant all week long and so far people can't get enough of their organic baked goods (Sarivole) and unusual, savory sweet treats (Macaron Parlour). Once you try them, you'll see why, too. Come by for the real thing soon!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Sunday's favorites.

2010-08-01T11:43:00.010-07:00

This week's featured blog is bklyn foodie, written by Kristen V. Brown and Brian Dwyer, her the maven of cuisine and him the beer loving brew-head. Their blog is a well rounded blend of culinary news, delicious and accessible recipes, event listings, and commentary. Our favorite installment would have to be their "Taco Tuesday" (which never fails to leave us ravenous) and their weekly roundup of food news. We're pretty sure you'll find it as informative and inspiring as we do.

Eat well,

Tiny's

PS

Take a look at some awesome eye candy from their site, below!

Tasting Notes: Philly Cheese

The Best Thing They Drank

Garlicky Quick Pickle Recipe

Home Brew Recipe

all images via bklyn foodie

Obama hearts Sammy's.

2010-07-30T21:29:00.002-07:00

Obama's recent visit to an Edison, New Jersey sandwich shop only confirms, locally made sandwiches are what'a for lunch. See more on the visit here.

Eat well,

Tiny's

LES Weekend Guide.

2010-07-30T06:58:00.000-07:00

Here are some ways to celebrate the last weekend in July, in the LES and a stones throw beyond.

Eat (& play) well!

Tiny's

Critical Mass: This monthly gathering for biker's rights in Manhattan, hosted by Times Up, is tonight at 7pm. Meet on the north side of Union Square (it will be hard to miss the masses of bikers and revelers).

Catch the last weekend of Lush Life, this weekend. Different chapters of Richard Price's 2008 novel of the same title can be experienced at nine different Lower East Side Galleries, now through Sunday. Take a look at a full directory and further information here.

Watch The Main Squeeze Orchestra at the Living Room located at 154 Ludlow Street this Saturday. This all girl accordion troupe puts on an incredible and irreverent show, combining merited music smithing with tongue in cheep burlesque undertones, and joined by a host of friends. Saturday, July 31st from 9pm-12am. Tickets cost $12.

Maryam Nassir Zadeh's summer sale continues, now with discounts of up to 50% off. Stop in to their beautiful space, just around the corner from the restaurant, and snatch up the deals while they still last!

Menu Spotlight.

2010-07-28T17:26:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, the simplest flavors bring us the greatest joy. Little combos that come from home, fewer but better ingredients that marry together to form a time and place as well as a taste.

We always like to remind people at the restaurant that when you order a sandwich, you can pick any combination of breads and fillings that your little heart desires, like this one below, created and photographed by the Gothamist. Just ham, lettuce and tomato on a brioche roll, but no less delicious for its simplicity.

An infinite number of choices await. Hungry yet?

Eat well,

Tiny's

image via them

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-07-27T11:52:00.000-07:00

We are right in the thick of summer, and almost no other song is as iconic a summertime anthem as "In the Summertime" by Mungo Jerry - plus we love this vintage film!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Lunch at Sixpoint.

2010-07-26T08:51:00.000-07:00

Fats are a magnificent vehicle for flavor (our Chipotle Mayo being an excellent example of said phenomenon...). In the case of both mayonnaise and butter as bases for an herb or spice infusion, they are the perfect counterpart, offering a creamy base to whatever compliment you lend it. Lunch at Sixpoint (one of our absolute FAVORITE new food blogs - Guest Speaker feature soon!) put up a drool inducing post on how to make your own herbed butter earlier this month that we still can't get out of our mind, so we thought we ought to pass it on. With so many incredible flavors in bloom right now, this is the perfect time to try your hand at it:

Via Lunch at Sixpoint:

How to Make Herbed Butter

Before we get into the “how,” let’s talk about “why” you should make herbed butter. Herbs grow, a lot. It seems a shame not to enjoy their zingy, full flavors while they’re at their prime these hot months, and not to utilize all those fresh leaves. Yes, you can dry them out and use them all year, but this usually weakens or alters their flavor. Chopping it up and storing it in fat — butter — instead preserves the flavor, and stretches it, as it’ll permeate the whole glob. Sure, you can make tub after tub of pesto with your herbs, but maybe your freezer is full of those already. You could make a tincture, or try your hand at homemade perfume. But if you like to make bread, or serve it at dinner, then it’s fun to have a host of flavored butters on hand.

To start off, you should also be growing your own herbs now, so that you’ll be stuck with this predicament of having too much. Fresh herbs snipped right off the stem before using are much better-tasting, and it’s more cost-efficient than buying packs of pre-cut herbs that will go bad in your fridge within days, if it isn’t already. You don’t even need to have a backyard, or a planter. Poke holes in the bottom of a plum tomato can, or an empty mayonnaise jar. Set it on a windowsill that gets good sun.

English thyme

lavender

Now for the “how” part, which is actually stupidly easy. Pick much any herb you really like, or the most prolific ones you’ve got. I chose to make two butters: with English thyme and lavender. You can always mix and match and come up with blends. Spend an agonizing few minutes getting all the tiny leaves off the stems of your thyme (and by the way, if you’re cooking with me, never ask me to separate the thyme — been there too many times). Relax and enjoy separating bigger leaves and spindles like those of the lovely lavender plant off the stem. Finely chop your herbs next, and try placing both hands on the top of your knife and guiding it up and down with the hand that’s on the handle like a seesaw. A fan-like pattern should appear on your cutting board. (Lifting the knife off the cutting board and hacking straight down seems to make these denser herbs fly across the counter.) Go back and forth until you’ve got nicely chopped, very fine bits. Do we say “minced” for herbs? I would use the word only it seems like “mince” usually involves moisture. I’m not sure.

While you’re doing this, let your butter sit out. Actually, let it sit at room temperature for a good fifteen minutes, if you’re using a one-pound block of butter. Use the best butter in your estimation; this could be organic, or from your favorite dairy farm. Here, I’ve used a block of Plugra European-style butter, because it’s so creamy (I don’t have any connection with Plugra, just saying). Also, I liked not having to unwrap four individual sticks. Be sure not to skip the sitting-out step and do something crazy like put the butter in the microwave, because any melting will break the emulsion and change the butter’s texture forever. Just wait it out, and don’t wait too too long, especially if you’re doing this in a hottter-than-room-temperature kitchen, which you probably are. The butter should be somewhat firm when you start to blend in the herbs, and definitely still opaque.

For roughly one quarter of a pound of butter, the size of one stick, I used roughly two tablespoons of finely chopped herbs. But you can adjust the amount of herbs as to your own liking. Plop the butter in a bowl and sprinkle the chopped herbs right on. Now start cutting up the butter and letting the herbs fall into the crevices. I like to use an (appropriately named) butter knife for this because it doesn’t encourage as much smearing as a spatula, and hence possible melting. I also don’t prefer a fork or pastry cutter because it really doesn’t need to be cut up that finely, and they’re a pain to clean. It should take all of a minute to somewhat “evenly” distribute the herbs around the entire quarter-pound. It doesn’t have to be that even, and of course, it never will be perfectly so.

Store it in an airtight container and enjoy as long as you want. You can be reminded of your garden in full summer bloom all year ’round now. And, you’ve also found a much better vessel for your butter — in a tightly sealed, airtight container in the fridge! Each time you open it, it should smell like newly clipped herbs. Not like all the other stuff that’s hanging out in the refrigerator. Who knows why butter is always wrapped in paper, which lets it absorb the smells and flavors of your leftover lasagna, or half-empty can of clam juice? I suppose that’s another way of “flavoring” butter altogether.

Hint: drop a glob of this in the center of a hot bowl of soup.

Sunday's favorites.

2010-07-25T12:52:00.001-07:00

Our featured blog this Sunday is the wonderful crew at Serious Eats, and more specifically, Serious Eats New York. Another institution of the foodie blog world, their site is the most up to date journal of dining out, food news, and reviews imaginable. One of our favorite segments is the "A Sandwich a Day" column (and not just because we have been featured in it here, here, and below).

Their photography and writing is always on point, not to mention completely crave worthy, and with multiple updates a day, they are completely reader worthy too. Keep up the good work guys!

Eat & read well,

Tiny's

Macaron Parlour

2010-07-24T11:04:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to introduce our good friends and newest sweet suppliers, Macaron Parlour.

Comprised of Christina Ha and Simon Tung, both bakers had dreamed about opening their own operation before creating Macaron Parlour this year. What makes their little treats so special is their commitment to thinking outside of the pastry box, creating savory sweets and unprecedented flavor combinations like their ridiculously popular candied bacon with maple cream cheese frosting or their sesame with cookies and cream ice cream.

Candied Bacon

Sesame Cookies & Cream

Their treats are the ultimate in eye candy, too! They will look so cute in our pastry case. Simon & Christine also got a great shout our in Daily Candy last Thursday, take a look below.

Eat well,

Tiny's

Recent Press:

Round the Way Roundup.

2010-07-23T14:34:00.000-07:00

The weekend is calling, and with it lots of free art! Take a look at some of these events in the hood this weekend in our weekly Round the Way Roundup.

Eat well, 

Tiny's 

Tonight, for one night only, an art crawl hosted by the New Museum and 29 other Galleries begins at 6:30. Check in at the New Museum (235 Bowery at Prince) or at Woodward Gallery (133 Eldridge St. b/t Delancey and Broome) for tickets and a map of participating galleries. 

If you can't make it to the New Museum on Friday night for the art crawl, stop by on Saturday for their block party, from noon - 5pm. Offering a full range of artist and educator led lectures, plus free admission to the New Museum for the day, you definitely don't want to pass this one up. The party is being held at the Sara D. Roosevelt park on Chrystie Street at Broome. 

In honor of the much anticipated Mad Men Season four premiere this Sunday at 10pm, drop in for a trim and a shave  at the Freeman's Sporting Club Barbershop. We want to see some dapper Don's strolling down Rivington Sunday evening. 

To the farm.

2010-07-21T14:17:00.000-07:00

We recently visited the beautiful Hawthorne Valley Farm in Upstate New York. The farm is located in the hills of the Columbia Mountain Range is a center for not only agriculture, but arts and education too. We sampled some really delicious cheeses, breads, and vegetables, all made and/or grown on the premises, and met some very happy cows, like this lady right here:

They sell raw milk at their farm store so a lot of folks came to stock up their supply for their cheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese making endeavors. They also sell whey which can be used for Lacto Fermentation, a process responsible for some of the most delicious sauerkraut that we have ever tasted.

They have a stand at the Green Market at Union Square every Wednesday and Saturday, so you must check them out! If you go, be sure to get their early because their baked goods always sell out and their Sourdough Rye Bread is off the charts, so you really don't want to miss it.

We'll leave you with some more pictures that we snapped as we wandered around their idyllic, breathtaking farm.

Eat well,

Tiny's

happy tomatoes

pasture land

sheep or goat?

Menu Spotlight.

2010-07-20T08:55:00.000-07:00

Why is it that even though it has been 90+ almost everyday we still find ourselves craving our Classic Grilled Cheese like nobody's business? Maybe it's because ours is made just like mom used to, with the good cheese (cheddar, provolone and mozzarella) and juicy tomatoes (because you need your vitamin C!) on white bread (what you want) or 7-grain (what you know you should get).

Add bacon (yum!), sauteed onions, roasted red peppers, portobello mushrooms, or tofu bacon to make a sandwich of truly epic proportions. Served with a side of potato chips that we dare you to stuff inside for some extra salty crisp on the cheap. For only $4.25, this sandwich will warm your heart, your soul, your belly, and your wallet. And if there is any truth to the logic behind cooling down with a hot beverage on a hot day, maybe the same is true of delicious, hot, melty cheese.

Eat well,

Tiny's

image courtesy of Serious Eats

Moonshiner.

2010-07-19T08:28:00.000-07:00

With the prohibition aesthetic that has run rampant in NYC (where did we first spot this? At Moto in Brooklyn maybe? Hard to pinpoint now...) it is not surprising that other Prohibition habits are cropping back up again. According to a recent article by the BBC, Moonshine production is on the rise in the US, though it seems to be undergoing a rebranding of sorts. Though it is still illegal, Moonshine's (typically Whiskey though it can refer to almost any illegally produced alcohol) stigma has been replaced for the most part with street cred, and why not? With the foodie movement on the rise and rooftops being reclaimed as farms (we recently saw a bumper sticker with the anthem "Farms Not Lawns" for the suburbs) it seems that it was only a matter of time before our relationship to drinking would be reevaluated too. And apparently it's never been easier; for a bit of money you can order your own copper still and set it up in your apartment. But it's still against the law, so don't turn to bootlegging too quickly. We'd love to hear from you if you or any of your friends are a part of this movement (and we won't narc you out, promise).

Drink well,

Tiny's

image via them

Guest speaker.

2010-07-18T16:52:00.000-07:00

Every Sunday we want to share with you new favorites and old standby's from our bank of must read blogs. This week being our first, we thought we would share what we consider to be the mother of all must follow foodie blogs: Epicurious.com

Their tag line, "for people who love to eat", pretty much says it all. From recipes and menus, restaurant news and reviews, guides of every variety, video tutorials, and community forums -- whether you enjoy cooking or have every takeout joint in your neighborhood on speed dial, chances are they have something for your appetite. This site is an institution and they really do keep their finger on the pulse of the food world (when we re-opened, for example, they were on it like that).

Here is some food porn from their site, to see more, click here.

smores sammies with banana

candied bacon

cheesy rice balls

What makes the prospect of sharing our favorite blogs with you so exciting is that never before has the conversation on food been so rich and diverse. These days you can read the point of view of just about every imaginable aspect of the food industry, from the doers & the makers to the consumers & the critics: the restaurant-philes; the eat at home revolutionaries; urban rooftop gardeners; pastry chefs pushing the boundaries of the medium; restaurateurs documenting their process and journey; and the list goes on, because, let's face it, we all love food and most of us like talking about it, too.

We like to keep up with the community that we are so proud to be a part of, so if you know of any interesting blogs you think we would like (about the foodie world and beyond) please pass them along! Even if (or especially if) it is your own!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Friday Fun Report!

2010-07-16T12:15:00.000-07:00

It's that time again, the weekend beckons and so do these fun events.

Play well,

Tiny's

The biggest news in our neck of the woods would have to be the Tastes of the Lower East Side festival, going on this Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are already sold out, so if you didn't get them in time maybe you can host your own guerrilla expedition, following alongside the delicious map of flavors that the festival will include. Take a look at the official site for all of the details!

The Siren Music Festival is obviously not technically in the neighborhood, but it is off of the F train and with so many bands who are LES regulars, it feels like a natural extension of the hood. This summertime institution is an event every New Yorker, from lifer to loaner, must attend at least once. Check out the official site, here. Saturday, July 17th from noon-9pm, all ages, rain or shine.

Lush Life, a multi gallery collaboration, is an incredible effort by curators Franklin Evans and Omar Lopez-Chahoud, the ambitious pair have "... managed to take apart Richard Price’s 2008 novel, Lush Life, piece by piece, page by page, to create—with the help of a slew of New York artists—a colorful reinterpretation of Price’s riveting tale of a murder investigation on the Lower East Side. Different chapters can be experienced in nine downtown galleries, which include Collette Blanchard Gallery, Eleven Rivington, Invisible-Exports, Lehmann Maupin, On Stellar Rays, Salon 94, Scaramouche, and Y Gallery. Start your viewing with Chapter 1: Whistle at Sue Scott Gallery, which features artist David Kramer’s piece (Bar) Unfinished Business, a fully stocked plywood bar that Kramer told our own Leslie Minora represents the typical Lower East Side watering hole, where there are “endless possibilities, but, really, it’s always the same.” - By Araceli Cruz for the Village Voice

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday from now until August 1st.

Put on your dancing shoes! Self Edge, our neighbors at 157 Orchard at the corner of Rivington, are hosting a Rockabilly Hob Nob bash with their friends at Wild Records. On Sunday, July 18th, from 3-8pm join them in celebrating with Omar and the String Poppers (who have traveled all the way from LA just for occasion).

Foodspotting

2010-07-15T07:44:00.000-07:00

We are officially obsessed with foodspotting.com, a site where you can snap and upload pictures of your favorite beverage or dish at a restaurant or food stand. Scrolling through their site is a mouth watering experience, and if you are in search of some dining inspiration, you can narrow your parameters down to find tasty treats in your neighborhood. You can also vote on the dishes and images themselves as you scan the site. Take a look at our little gem, the Spicy Rizzak, by following the link below and give us some props!

The Spicy Rizzak @ Tinys Giant Sandwich Shop on Foodspotting

Eat well,

Tiny's

"Foodspotting is a visual local guide that lets you find dishes instead of just restaurants. It's powered by Foodspotters, who can share their food photos and expertise while building a rich collection of foods and where to find them."

A tune for Tuesday.

2010-07-13T16:15:00.001-07:00

A sweet animation and an ode to our beloved neighborhood.

Eat well,

Tiny's

Viva Espana!

2010-07-12T08:11:00.000-07:00

The game yesterday was almost unbearable, between the record 14 yellow cards (and one red card), the deadlock 0-0 score punctuated with brutality, and calls so close it took moments to realize that, still, no score had been made, the overtime goal by Spain made for one of the most beautiful World Cup resolutions we have seen in a long time (and so much better than penalty kicks). What an incredible game and an even more incredible tournament.

Eat well,

Tiny's

P.S.

In case anyone was wondering what Andrés Iniesta's undershirt read, it says: Dani "Jarque siempre con nosotros" or, in English, "Dani Jarque always with us". Jarque was a player with some of the team members on youth international teams who died recently of a heart attack.

images via them

FINALS!!!

2010-07-11T10:21:00.000-07:00

NETHERLANDS VS. SPAIN

Today at 2:30

We've got you covered for all of the game day fun. Call us and we'll deliver some sustenance to you and your crew for what is sure to be an epic match, 212 228 4919.

Eat well,

Tiny's

Menu Spotlight.

2010-07-10T14:16:00.000-07:00

It's time to spotlight another item from our menu and this week's pick is the too good to be true Chicken Cordon Bleu.

image via them

Swiss cheese, black forest ham, and a toasty breaded chicken cutlet. Need we say more? How about juicy red tomatoes and a fresh semolina roll. The beauty of this sandwich is how the ingredients, each completely delicious on its own, come together to create tasty in surround sound. And the icing on the cake is that you can have it made veggie, too!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Friday Fun Report!

2010-07-09T10:21:00.000-07:00

Another week has zoomed by, and as a new weekend arrives, so do a slew of fun things to do. If you aren't planning a getaway, get away to some of these events, all taking place in the neighborhood.

Open as of Wednesday, Brion Gysin: Dream Machine at the New Museum offers a provocative survey of the work of artist Brion Gysin (1916-1986). The Dream Machine itself, "a kinetic light sculpture that utilizes the flicker effect to induce visions when experienced with closed eyes" will be on view as well. Located at 235 Bowery and open from 11-6 Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 11-9 on Thursdays.

For all of you LES history buffs, Bowery Boogie and the Tenement Museum have partnered up for a new weekend segment exploring the history of different Lower East Side structures. How it works: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, they will post a new picture of a LES location with a clue. If you know where it is, contact them (via email: historyhunt@boweryboogie.com or twitter: @boweryboogie) with either the address or your own picture of the site. Each weekend, one correct answer will receive a free ticket to the Tenement Museum. At the end of the summer, the person with the most wins will be selected for a super Grand Prize.

Here's today's clue:

"Today’s clue: I’ve been standing in the neighborhood for over 80 years, and my view of bars is different from yours."

Let the games begin!

The Brooklyn based duo, Tanlines, will be performing at the Bowery Ballroom this Saturday at 9:30 pm. Their sound has been described by the Village Voice as having "jovial synths, tropicalia drums, and merrily temporal lyrics". The Bowery Ballroom is located at 6 Delancey Street.

Blue Stockings, our favorite neighborhood bookstore, is hosting a talk with Paul West and Elizabeth Dembrowsky on fiction and how it shapes our perception: "Atwood, Orwell, Nersesian. The best fiction shows us the future and encourages empathy towards our future selves. Join Paul West (author of “First Cause”) and Elizabeth Dembrowsky (author of “My Monk”) for a reading and discussion about challenging our fictions about the possibilities for humanity’s future." Blue Stockings is located at 172 Allen Street. The lecture is being held Saturday, July 10th at 7pm. $5 suggested donation.

The fire at Avenue A & Houston

2010-07-09T09:15:00.000-07:00

Yesterday 150 firefighters battled a blaze at the corner of Avenue A & Houston for two hours before declaring the fire under control. We are so impressed with the FDNY and so grateful for their hard work and bravery. To the 8 firefighters who left injured, we are sending our warmest wishes for speedy recovery and all of the gratitude in the world.

thanks to EV Grieve for sharing these images, via them, them and them

Ta-da! Grace Notes NYC and the Spicy Rizzak!

2010-07-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

Last week Grace Yang of Grace Notes NYC came in to shoot a tutorial with us on how to prepare the sandwich of sandwiches, our Spicy Rizzak. Learn the secret to our addictive chipotle mayo and see how the tastiness comes together in our Rivington Street kitchen. She did an awesome post about it on her blog, which we have pasted below.

If you aren't familiar with Grace Notes NYC yet, you definitely should be. What began as a way to keep her friends and family in the loop on her new life in New York has become an amazing guide to her culinary adventures in the City that anyone (related or not) would enjoy keeping up with. Have a look!

The video will be posted on the Food Network's blog soon too! Thanks, Grace!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Tiny’s Giant Sandwich Shop

By grace.g.yang · July 8, 2010
Under: Cheap Eats, LES, Lunch, My Life, Recipes, Snacks

Last week, I went to Tiny’s Giant Sandwich Shop on the Lower East Side to meet with Dave, the new owner of the shop:

Tiny’s has been around for 10 years but recently switched owners; Dave kept the menu entirely the same and even kept the same employees! In fact, one woman has been preparing sandwiches at Tiny’s for the entire 10 years the restaurant has been open.

Tiny’s is very well known for their awesome sandwiches – their most popular one might be the Spicy Rizzak, which Dave showed me how to make. Here’s a video of how to make it:

The finished product comes with a side of chips and a pickle:

The sandwich oozes cheese and the chiptole mayo really adds a great kick at the end – I can see why the spicy rizzak is the most popular sandwich! Also, you can request that the sandwiches be made vegetarian, so you can still enjoy their bestseller even if you don’t eat meat.

Dave was very friendly and definitely puts a lot of hard work into keeping Tiny’s great. He also owns the restaurant a couple doors down (Neighburrito) – definitely check out Tiny’s the next time you’re in the neighborhood (I’d venture to say it’s worth a special trip to the LES since their sandwiches are so good!)

Me and Dave after shooting the video:

A huge thank you to Miranda and Dave for coordinating the video – I had a great time!

Germany vs. Spain! Today!

2010-07-07T10:27:00.000-07:00

To say that we are excited for the match today would definitely be an understatement. After weeks of matches we are finally in semi-finals territory. Germany arrives after having CRUSHED Argentina while Spain edged in with a more subtle 1-0 victory over Paraguay. Does Spain stand a chance against the German Machine? We'll see today at 2:30. The game will be on, so stop in and watch it with us!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Veggie burger love.

2010-07-07T10:25:00.000-07:00

For all of our Tiny's fans that are too far away to get their veggie sandwich fix, have fun with this awesome veggie burger recipe from Working Class Foodies. The possibilities for the vegetable filling are truly endless, not to mention all of the ways that you could experiment with the grain and bean combo (quinoa, couscous, white rice; white beans, chick peas, you get the idea!).

We love the brother and sister team who run this site, also. The way that they marry a love of food with an awareness of cost and accessibility is one and the same with our mission here at Tiny's. Check them out and let us know what you think!

Eat well,

Tiny's

We're back!

2010-07-06T07:58:00.000-07:00

We're back from the holiday and have resumed our regular business hours, noon - 10pm, seven days a week. And speaking of the holiday, is it just us, or were the fireworks extra special this year?

Eat well,

Tiny's

P.S.

We'll be posting our tutorial on how to make a Spicy Rizzak with Grace Yand of Grace Notes NYC this week, so stay tuned!

Happy 4th of July!

2010-07-03T10:05:00.000-07:00

We will be closed this Sunday, July 4th and Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. We'll pick up with our regular business hours on Tuesday, July 6th. Try not to miss us too much until then!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Happy 4^th of July!

More Summer Sale-ing!

2010-07-03T09:59:00.000-07:00

Summertime means the sales are flying and there are some extra sweet ones going on in the neighborhood right now. TG-170, a neighborhood institution, is offering 20-50% off of an incredible assortment of merchandise and our Rivington Street neighbors Honey in the Rough have just deepened the discounts on their annual summer sale to an incredible 30-70% off. Supporting local businesses has never been easier!

Eat (& shop) well,

Tiny's

Friday Fun Report!

2010-07-02T12:10:00.000-07:00

This week's fun report is dedicated to 4th of July fireworks!

So, it's kind of a bummer that the fireworks are (again) only being launched on the west side this year, but, eh, that's life. For all of you who will be running around the deserted island this weekend and are still figuring out where to go to watch all of those gorgeous, colorful explosions in the sky by foot, look no further.

The skinny on the Macy's Fireworks:

Beginning at approximately 9:20 p.m., Macy's will have fireworks being released from six barges in the Hudson River. This year's theme is American Harmony taking spectators through the history of American music. The New York Pops Orchestra and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform, and there will be unique versions of classic patriotic tunes performed by Straight No Chaser, Broadway Inspirational Voices, U.S. Army Soldier’s Chorus, and United We Sing. The music will be performed in sync with the fireworks and can be heard on 1010 WINS. If you're not in the area, NBC will broadcast the fireworks live beginning at 9 p.m. EST.
Fireworks will be launched from six barges in the Hudson River. 12th Avenue will be closed below 59th beginning at 4pm so pedestrians can get lined up for viewing. You can access 12th Avenue from 11th Avenue at 24th, 26th-30th, 34th, 40th-44th, 47th-52nd and 54th-57th streets. No cars will be allowed on the West Side Highway from 22nd-59th after 4pm. Pier 54 and 84 are also recommended for an unobstructed view of the show.

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If you would like to try something extra special and just a little fancy, like watching the show from a swanky rooftop lounge or by cruise ship, check out this link.

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And lastly (but not leastly) don't forget about the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, beginning at high noon on Sunday, July 4th at their Surf Avenue location in Coney Island.(They recommend getting their at least an hour early to get a spot up close and personal with the hot dog eating mayhem.)

image via them

Eat well and happy 4th!

Tiny's

Grilling 101

2010-07-01T13:27:00.000-07:00

It's July 1st, summer is chug chug chugging along, and with the 4th this weekend, grilling season is in full swing. For all of you planning to fire up the grill this Sunday, you can't miss this New York Times break down of 101 of some of the season's easiest and tastiest grilling ideas. Including a huge selection of fruits and veggies, the list is full of classics and new favorites alike. Take a gander, here!

Eat well,

Tiny's

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Grace & the Rizzak!

2010-06-30T05:28:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun meeting up with Grace Yang of Grace Notes NYC yesterday and filming a demo of Dave preparing our classic Spicy Rizzak. Dave showed Grace the secret recipe to our spicy chiptole mayo (the one that gives the Rizzak that extra kick) and talked a bit about his history with the restaurant and all things Tiny's. The video should be ready in a week or two and we can't wait to show you! More on that soon.

Eat well,

Tiny's

Grace hard at work

Grace and Dave preparing

the star of the film

Grace & Dave

Good morning!

2010-06-29T05:54:00.000-07:00

We're excited to be getting ready to shoot a little demo of how we make our classic Spicy Rizzak with Grace Yang of the foodie blog Grace Notes NYC this morning.

And in other news, playing today:

Uruguay vs. Japan at 10am

Spain vs. Portugal at 2:30

Who are you rooting for? BTW, have you checked out the New York Times World Cup Blog?

More on our Grace shoot soon. Until then!

Eat well,

Tiny's

2010-06-28T07:10:00.000-07:00

Our neighbors Maryam Nassir Zadeh, just around the corner at 123 Norfolk Street, are having a summer sale. If you haven't been there, you absolutely have to stop in, and now you have the perfect excuse! The space is like a SoHo art gallery circa the 60's/70's - it is so well curated and Maryam's eye for textiles and textures truly flourishes there. Go have a look and take advantage of the opportunity to make off like a bandit, then stop by and show us what you got!

Eat well,

Tiny's

Our Po' Boys...

2010-06-27T10:20:00.000-07:00

Take the edge off of Team USA's loss yesterday and drown your sorrows in the classic Chicken Po' Boy. Grilled chicken with a layer of delicious melted cheddar, garnished with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo and served up on a toasted sesame semolina hero or roll. It tastes like home!

Eat well,

Tiny's

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