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Bites Nearby: Village Delicatessen
Newly renovated deli joins eateries on Seventh Street.
Formerly the site of Hoffmann’s Deli, the newly renovated storefront located at 180 Seventh Street is now home to the brand new and completely renovated Village Delicatessen. Owner, Rami Rabie and his staff opened the doors to Garden City patrons on April 16, 2012.
“I bought the business in August of last year,” said Rabie. “ It took me eight months for renovations and licenses.”
The bright and clean decor of Village Deli is inviting to those that enter. Three tables and chairs outside provide customers with a relaxing spot to enjoy their lunch al fresco style. There is also one table inside the storefront by the main window.
Even more inviting to customers is the wide variety of choices on the menu. The business has been open and running for the past six months.
“Everyday we have a different special,” said Rabie. The deli currently offers a variety of soups, hot entrees and hot hero specials.
Since opening, Rabie has updated the menu to include even more options and adjust to customers' wants and needs. Along with a huge assortment of sandwiches and wraps, they offer a wide selection of salads and side dishes.
“Everything is homemade, we don’t use anything in a can or package,” said Rabie referring to the assortment of pasta salads, potato salads and more that line the main display case. “Customers especially love the potato salad."
Rabie has also tried to introduce a small selection of Mediterranean foods for customers to try, including a spinach pie.
While Village Deli does offer a breakfast menu, lunch seems to be the busiest, according to Rabie. “Our paninis are very popular,” he added. Panini specials on the current menu run $7.49 for lunch.
Some of their panini choices include the California Panini (Turkey, Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado and Russian dressing), Buffalo Chicken Panini (Chicken cutlet, Mozzarella cheese, Lettuce, Tomato with hot sauce and bleu cheese), the Stewart Ave Panini (Grilled Chicken, smoked Gouda cheese, lettuce and avocado with Honey Mustard) and of course the 7th Street Panini (Smoked Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Tomato and Coleslaw with Honey Mustard).
Rabie hopes he can connect more with the community. As a newly opened business, he wants to be able to work with the residents and the village to show his support.
“I am trying to do a special now with the high school students,” he said. “ I want to do a special where they show their Garden City High School ID and they get a 16oz Ice Tea with any sandwich they order.”
Rabie also added that a cheeseburger special is on its way, hopefully within the next week.
The updated menu with daily specials and pricing is available at www.villagedeligardencity.com. They are also reachable by phone at 516-307-9604.
