PrintFor a Semi-Balanced Meal, Try the Spicy Rizzak and the Veggies of Them All at Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop
If I lived or worked near Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop in the Lower East Side, I'd probably eat there a few times a week. Alas, I work in Chelsea and live in Bed-Stuy—yet I've already eaten at Tiny's twice this month. Yes, I like it a lot.
One of my favorite sandwiches is the meat-splosive Spicy Rizzak made of 50% sliced turkey, 25% crispy bacon, and 25% tomato and onion coated in melted cheddar and hot chipotle mayo, all neatly tucked in a soft and crusty, toasted sesame semolina hero roll. It only comes in a large size, unlike most of their other hot sandwiches that come in small or large. While I always get a small for any sandwich that has that option—it's the perfect size, not too big or small—I never have a problem polishing off a large Spicy Rizzak.
Even vegetarians can indulge in a Spicy Rizzak. As with any other meat-based sandwich, Tiny's will replace the turkey and bacon with vegetarian-friendly alternatives when asked.
On the opposite end of the sandwich spectrum, and another favorite of mine, is the Veggies of them All made with avocado, cucumber, sprouts, shredded carrots, tomato, spinach, roasted red peppers, onions, and Annie's Goddess dressing on a soft, not distractingly hearty 7-grain baguette. It's basically a simple, fresh salad in sandwich form, which in my world is way better than a simple, fresh salad in non-sandwich form.
If you're eating with a like-minded friend who wants to balance out the Spicy Rizzak with something a bit healthier, split the Spicy Rizzak and the Veggiest of them All. And if you don't have a friend who likes splitting sandwiches, find one.
Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop
129 Rivington Street, New York NY 10002 (map)
212-982-1690
tinysgiant.com
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10 Comments:
You complete me, Tiny's.
I'd be there more than necessary if I lived nearby too, Robyn.
Laurel E at 1:25PM on 01/13/09
that looks like a goooood sandwich
Edwardkimuk at 1:49PM on 01/13/09
Laurel E introduced me to this place.
Let's just say that Tiny's fills a BIG void in my sandwich life
Matt L at 3:52PM on 01/13/09
I tried Tiny's on my visit to NY in Oct upon reading your recom in your blog. I liked it a lot! Plus proximity to Economy Candy and Sugar Sweet Sunshine is a plus :)
Bettydee at 8:06PM on 01/13/09
YAAY, I'm glad we have a little happy family of Tiny's lovers here. :]
@BettyDee: Oh man, Tiny's + Economy Candy + Sugar Sweet Sunshine = the three places I try to hit when I'm in the LES. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
roboppy at 11:06PM on 01/13/09
Ung.
Prairie at 11:30AM on 01/14/09
So, one night we were walking around the LES, talking to a friend who had never heard of Tiny's, telling him all about it, and someone walks buy and says "Spicy Rizzak! You HAVE to try it, that's my sandwich man!"
It was a moment that 1) attests to the popularity of Tiny's and 2) i'll never forget.
Prairie at 11:31AM on 01/14/09
i DO live near it and i DO go there more than necessary.
every time i get the cobb with barbecue instead of the blue cheese- try it you won't be sorry.
witheroad at 11:38AM on 01/14/09
AND OH YEAH THE GIRL WITH THE RED HAIR ROWR.
Prairie at 11:40AM on 01/14/09
@witheroad: I just had the cobb on Monday! Barbecue you say...alright, next time.
@Prairie: Every time I go I see the same two people working there: the girl with the glasses and then girl with the red..hair..I assume this is the subject of your enthusiastic ROWR.
Anyhoo, I hope I someday have the experience of a random person on the street telling me what sandwich to get.
roboppy at 11:46AM on 01/14/09