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 Marketplace Guide, 2005 "Vegetarians and carnivores contentedly coexist at this tiny (175-sq.-ft) Lower East Side storefront where "if you dont see it on the menu and they have it in house it's yours"; expect "tons of tasty faux meat options" (try the Big Mack Daddy veggie burger) and the mighty meaty signature hot roast beef sandwich too"  Jan. 2004 "Almost every sandwich has a vegetarian counterpart, and often it's as good or better than the meaty original. In fact, the Big Mack Daddy--a veggie burger topped with tofu bacon and all the fixings on a brioche bun--is probably the best veggie burger in the city. Meat eaters should grab a grilled chicken po' boy, all warm and cheesy, or the Spicy Rizzak--turkey, bacon, cheese and spicy mayo on a hefty hero, served hot or cold. Soups are homemade daily and rely heavily on seasonal inspiration."  Oct. 2003 "Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop serves one of the best and heartiest roast-beef sandwiches $4.25 can buy: a hot, extra-crisp Italian roll filled with thinly sliced, warm roast beef, caramelized onions, sautéed portobello mushrooms or roasted red peppers, and a blanket of melted mozzarella cheese."  Aug. 2003 "...such treats as the "spicy rizzak" -- a turkey club with chipotle mayo served hot or cold on a hero. Or the "big mack daddy," a vegan-friendly tofu-bacon veggie-burger topped with a holy trinity of condiments (mustard, ketchup and a mayo-like special sauce). If any of the 25-plus specialty sandwiches don't tickle your fancy (or if you're uncomfortable ordering a "pesto-rific" from a total stranger) then assemble your own creation from the fairly intimidating number of options. Even seemingly outrageous combinations (crab cake, bacon, avocado and cheddar) come in at under $10; you're welcome to spend more, but why?"  May 2001 "The sandwiches here are big and stuffed with fresh vegetables. There are many creative combinations, including the Silly Willy Philly Cheese Steak, a vegetarian version of the classic -- this one is made with grilled portobellos, sautéed onions, and Swiss cheese. The Hammer is a fine interpretation of the ham-and-Swiss, adding onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh tomatoes. You can also create your own sandwich with a dizzying array of fixings, breads, and spreads."  Sept 2000 "Get the joke? This Loisaida newcomer is called Tiny's, but the sandwiches are gigantic. In addition to innovative hot and cold heroes based on ham, turkey, roast beef, and chicken cutlets, each sandwich also exists in a vegetarian version in the same multilayered presentation. My fave is the hot turkey hero, plied with sautéed onions, chopped hot pepperoncinis, and melted mozzarella, which, for an extra dollar, can be made with "unturkey." Frozen smoothies, salads, and great soups--such as kale and kidney beans with smoky Portuguese sausage--round out the menu." |