I'm writing and eating again. Special assignments for New York Street Food. Perhaps not really special. I was researching, as I do general things ideas and stuff that pop into my head now and then. Since I have a job where I answer phones, greet guests and pick up packages I have a lot of time to research. Also due to the fact they put me in front of a computer all day I can't help myself.
I can google anything. Sometimes I google how do i stay awake in front of a computer googling.
As I said i was researching and thought what would I need to do to fulfill my dreams ? I'm pretty happy now. I have a wonderful tormented man in life. I have a job that I literally sit and do nothing with little to no responsibilities. I have weekends free to spend with that wonderful tormented man whom I am now tormenting all the time since I moved from my rented room in a basement apartment with no windows. It is temporary while I save money. Or decide where I should live or when I will grow up. Whichever comes first.
What do you do when all your dreams come true? get a food truck. That was my research all about food trucks..then I stumbled on New York Street Food ad looking for bloggers who would like to write reviews for them.
I heard back a week after which was 5 days after I forgot I did it. They couldn't offer any money per post at this time but would send me out on invites for free food in exchange for a a review with pic's and all.
I enjoy this type of thing. Mostly the eating of the free food. So i said yes.
This is my first published post on NYSF site.
NYSF Review: Regina’s Grocery Brings You back to old-style NYC Kitchen
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A new fresh Review by Faith Rein
While hoards of NYers flee the hot humid summer weekend to any shore. I was left to my city to discover new adventures and hidden finds.
Last Saturday I braved the heat and crowds of Canal Street to make my way to Regina’s Grocery on Orchard Street.
As I turned the corner on Orchard it was as if time turned back. The empty street and deafening quiet reminded me of old New York. Like in my Dad’s era a piece of the old neighborhood. You could picture kids playing stick ball in the street. I spot Regina’s Grocery written across the big picture window with the welcoming red framed door and picture window’s dressed in lace café curtains like my grandmother had in Brooklyn.
Regina grew up in Bedsty and brought her home cooking to the Lower East side. The place itself is charming as you enter listening to Frankie Valli and a perfect mix of any other Italian artist you can think of from the 50’s and 60’s. Black and white tile floor and tin ceiling to match.
Roman the owner and son of Regina greeted me with a warm hello and handshake. While Regina stood behind the counter. Not your typical Nonna but a classic beauty with style and a bit of sass.
The relationships between a mother and son are always special. This one took it a step further to form a business of love and talent.
Regina’s recipes and Roman’s idea’s.
Regina’s recipes and Roman’s idea’s.
The menu is inspired from family member’s. They’re also pictured on the wall. Uncle Jimmy has tattoo’s..he’s a neighborhood kid. Hot and spicy which is how the inspiration came for his sandwich.
They brought out a pasta and pea salad (not on the menu) it was a nice start. A bit heavy on the pea’s but the sauce was perfect for a hot summer day. Regina makes it fresh every day. I was disappointed that the pasta is not made in house but as Roman explained fresh pasta is made to be served immediately. Right now Regina is focusing their summer menu of amazing sandwiches and side dishes. Hot items will be coming including Sunday Gravy, meatballs and a few other surprises.
I had to try The Uncle Jimmy.
UNCLE JIMMYProsciutto, Fresh Mozz, Hot Sopressata, Smoked Ham, Arugula, Regina’s Hot Pepper Spread, EVOO, Balsamic & Roasted Reds on Striato Bread
I loved Uncle Jimmy. He said it was hot and spicy and that it was. Perhaps a bit too hot for some but the meat choices were very balanced and I adored Regina’s hot pepper spread. The bread was a good choice but perhaps it was the early afternoon situation where it sat for a while and got a little too crispy crusty. Somehow I did manage to get through it.
I can’t say enough about the Hot red pepper spread. It has the right balance of heat and spice and a bit of sweetness. I would spread this on everything.
More of that genuine home cooking Regina…please.
More of that genuine home cooking Regina…please.
Sauces and spreads are available for purchase.
As discovery’s go this was a good one.The charm of Regina’s is worth stopping by.
The food is worth staying and the people are worth coming back for.
Regina’s Grocery
27 Orchard St. (Between Hester St. and Canal St.)
P. 347 680 4361 | Hours: 10AM-6PM
For more information please visit: www.reginasgrocery.com
Instagram @reginasgrocery | Facebook /Reginas-Grocery
27 Orchard St. (Between Hester St. and Canal St.)
P. 347 680 4361 | Hours: 10AM-6PM
For more information please visit: www.reginasgrocery.com
Instagram @reginasgrocery | Facebook /Reginas-Grocery
