Sadelle’s is the super hot, ultra-chic new Jewish Deli in Soho that has everyone all aflutter.
Sadelle’s also provides their guests with the tiniest, doll house tables upon which to dine. If you move a fork, you’ll knock over your glass. If you move your plate one centimeter, you’ll send the creamer plummeting to the floor.
It’s like playing a game of Operation.
The joint is pretty swanky, as purveyors of bagels and lox go, sporting British High Tea décor. Instead of mini sandwiches and scones, you get bagels and all the tasty stuff that goes with them. All presented on a lovely tiered serving….situation. Whatever that tray thingy is called. It’s very refined, regardless.
The staff behind the counter are expertly slicing the smoked salmon painstakingly thin, dressed like doctors or pharmacists. Like they’re performing fish surgery. They’re doctors of Lox, if you will.
How it works is (at least for brunch), you pick your fish (smoked salmon, whitefish salad, ect) and then you get one bagel and all the fixings. If you want the tiered serving platter to look better, bring more friends, order more fish and you’ll receive more bagels. And, therefore, more tasty looking plates on your tiered…thingy..(WHAT THE HELL IS THAT THING CALLED??).
Ok, I just looked it up. Apparently, it’s called a “Tiered Serving Tray”. Sheesh, fancy pants. I guess there’s a term for everything.
The whitefish was smoky and pleasant and very light on the mayo. I like my whitefish heavy on the mayo, but that could be due to the fact that I don’t care for whitefish? Who can tell?
The Everything bagel was quite flavorful, a little on the dense side but I would certainly not kick it out of bed.
The standout dish was a surprise. The Salami and Eggs were fantastic (albeit, pricey) and the unexpected mustard was a nice touch. Mustard might seem like a strange addition to an egg dish, but was really appreciated.
There is a $29 Triple Decker sandwich, which we did not order (it’s not served until after 11:30 am) sounds like a good reason for me to return. I guess you’re paying a $20 service fee for Crust Removal(see below).
Apparently the entire restaurant transforms at night and exudes a dramatic, dark and sexy feel for their dinner service. Which means the bagels go away and an slightly vintage sounding Eastern European menu appears. Because they’re more sassy than sexy.
The dinner menu features dishes like Roumanian Steak and Paprika Chicken, as well as a substantial caviar selection and infused frozen vodkas!
463 W Broadway
New York, NY 10012
b/t Laguardia Pl & Prince St
SoHo
(212) 776-4926
sadelles.com
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