Racing from the beach to an afternoon yoga class and then home to take care of chores does not afford anyone with many opportunities for a lengthy sit down meal.
Additionally, summer is a time for casual, light fare, instead of cuisine that requires calling a tow truck to drag you home. Stop by Ward’s Delicatessen amidst a busy day for a quick and tasty bite to eat.
Don’t feel so glum about having to go to work while a large majority of Long Islanders head to the beach. Start off the day with an egg sandwich from Ward’s. Selections include eggs with turkey, eggs with bacon, ham or sausage or a western omelet on a hero or roll. Personalize the sandwich by adding on some cheese or ordering egg whites only.
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If you’re feeling really hungry, perhaps on a weekend out with the kids, choose the Hungryman Hero – three eggs with bacon, ham and cheese on a hero – or the Pancake Platter, complete with three pancakes, home fries and bacon or sausage to satiate rumbling stomachs.
As the sun rises in the sky and temperature flair up, heavy egg and pancake cravings morph into the need for a crisp, cold cut sandwich. Selections are quite varied and include roast beef, Boar’s Head turkey breast, Boar’s Head maple turkey, Boar’s Head cracked pepper turkey, hard salami, olive loaf and much more.
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For a taste that’s a bit heavier, choose chicken salad, tuna salad or chicken cutlet.
Top your creation off with Alpine Lace Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack or one of the deli’s other cheese offerings.
Maybe you are not quite in the mood to think up a sandwich concoction and would prefer a burger or grilled chicken sandwich with the trimmings. In addition to the standard staples, Ward’s also offers a turkey burger, grilled cheese sandwich with or without bacon and a Monte Cristo, which is turkey, Virginia ham and Swiss cheese on grilled potato bread. Add orange, lemon, lime or strawberry Jello or chocolate, vanilla or rice pudding for a full meal.
Plenty of specialty subs are available as well. Sink your teeth into pepper turkey with melted pepper jack cheese, cole slaw and Russian dressing or sliced turkey with melted mozzarella cheese and bacon on a toasted garlic hero. Other menu highlights include a crisp Chef Salad, delicious Pennsylvania Dutch potato salad and a bright fresh fruit salad.
