Wednesday, December 16, 2009

I have a crush on "The Crushery"

Seriously, I think about visiting this little gem about three times a week. The Crushery is located on S. Pearl near the Pajama Baking company. This deli/panini/salad shop has sooo much to offer. The owner has created an unbelievable menu, filled with several NYC boiled bagel options, over 75 toppings, panini's, and fresh salads.


Some of my favorites include the Bacon, Lettuce, and Cream Cheese bagel, the Chorizo, Egg, Queso Fresco, and Green Chili bagel, or try out the Buffalo Chicken, Gorgonzola, Red Onion, and Arugula panini. With all of these amazing options, it is easy to overlook the salads, however, try not to. They have a slew of delicious salads with creative and fresh toppings, like the Steak, Gorgonzola, Arugula, Caramelized Onions, Tomato & Gorgonzola Croutons, with Blue Cheese Dressing salad. Yum!

The ambience is pretty average. However, in the summer and warm fall/spring days, the front of the restaurant opens up with a large garage door-esque window. The restaurant also features a delightful back patio, that is often empty.

Prices are completely affordable, especially for the bagel sandwiches. I highly recommend this fabulous little restaurant and suggest making several repeat visits in order to try all 75 toppings!

Note to reader - they are NOT open on Monday. Don't make the mistake of getting your heart set on a delicious bagel filled with goodies and crushed to perfection, only to get there to see the "closed" sign. It will make you sad. I gaurantee it.

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