Courtesy of Michael Lowe
Salaryman’s Michael Lowe and longtime buddy Walt Gebelin typically lament the shortage of Philadelphia-style sandwich retailers in Atlanta. They crave northern meals like cheesesteaks, hoagies, and hen cutlet sandwiches, in addition to water ice. So, they determined to open a restaurant to fill that void. Nicky’s unbeaten streak will open at Tucker (2316 Important Avenue) in June or July, serving Philadelphia sandwich staples and New Jersey-style pizza slices (Zebelin hails from Jersey).
Serving lunch and dinner, it would function objects from Philadelphia and New Jersey, together with Liceo’s Bakery breads, Dietz and Watsons deli meats and Herr’s potato chips. Ice cream, water ice (which is analogous to Italian ice), canned chili and flavorings may even be shipped from this space. “We joke that we’re importing this stuff,” stated Lo, who additionally owns Suzy Siew’s bao and ramen stations. “We need to maintain the sense of place and take you again [to Philly]”
Meals is ordered on the counter and dropped at your desk. Sandwiches embody hen cutlets with balsamic, mozzarella, prosciutto and arugula, in addition to chilly cuts. Pizza slices might be bigger with a crust that’s barely thicker and softer than New York-style. Entrees similar to hen parmesan and pasta might be supplied as dinner specials. Contains facet salad and cheese fries. Count on 4 to 6 flavors of water ice and one other 4 to 6 ice lotions to order. There might be 4 beers on faucet, and others in bottles and cans. Wine cocktails might be restricted with Italian leanings.
Photograph by Michael Lowe
“A superbly constructed cheesesteak is all concerning the elements; the correct agency bread that is crispy on the surface and smooth on the within, thinly shaved high-quality ribeye steak, good, melty cheese, slow-cooked onions and a facet of sizzling or candy chili,” Lowe stated in a press launch. “That is the extent of consideration to element we put into our whole menu,” stated the discharge.
The two,000-square-foot house will seat 50 diners and one other 10 on the bar. TVs will play main sporting occasions – particularly Philadelphia groups – and jerseys will dangle on the partitions. Lowe describes it as “a cross between a deli and a sports activities bar,” with neon indicators and painted by hand murals.
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