Jeanne Muchnick's Best Thing I Ate This Week: Italian-inspired sandwiches in New City

Jeanne Muchnick, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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It's sandwich central at Leonardo's Italian Deli & Catering in New City, with delectable creations running the gamut from Joe Joe the Whale (Philly cheesesteak, vodka sauce, fried ravioli mozzarella sticks, French fries) to The Good Vegetarian (avocado, arugula, hummus, tomato, feta).

Italian combos are a specialty. Owner Frank Ficarra, who's had the deli for 3 1/2 years (before that he owned a fast casual Greek eatery in the same space), is a member of Sons of Italy and so likes hanging with the guys there and getting sandwich ideas.

Also, because he grew up playing around with various sandwich combinations, he's always trying something new.

Lohud Food & Dining Reporter Jeanne Muchnick, left, with Frank Ficarra, owner of Leonardo's Deli & Catering in New City. The deli is known for its long list of sandwiches. Photographed July 25, 2023
Lohud Food & Dining Reporter Jeanne Muchnick, left, with Frank Ficarra, owner of Leonardo's Deli & Catering in New City. The deli is known for its long list of sandwiches. Photographed July 25, 2023

My faves — and the best thing I ate this week— include The Crooner (chicken cutlet, prosciutto de Parma, sundried tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, Balsamic glaze and herbed ricotta) and The Joey Cocoa Diaz (Prosciutto de Parma, Prosciutto Cotto, gabbagool, speck, Genoa salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, oil and vinegar, Italian herbs, and a side of pepperoncini).

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Coming soon: More grab and go, more family meals and more salads.

Ficarra also, come October, plans to add an Italian coffee bar with different flavors of coffee as well as Italian sodas with various syrups.

The Crooner (chicken cutlet, prosciutto de Parma, sundried tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, Balsamic glaze and herbed ricotta) at Leonardo's Italian Deli in New City. Photographed July 25, 2023
The Crooner (chicken cutlet, prosciutto de Parma, sundried tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, Balsamic glaze and herbed ricotta) at Leonardo's Italian Deli in New City. Photographed July 25, 2023

If you go

Address: 14 N. Main St, New City, 845-638-3455, leosdelicatering.com

Lohud Food & Dining Reporter Jeanne Muchnick with The Crooner (chicken cutlet, prosciutto de Parma, sundried tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, Balsamic glaze and herbed ricotta) at Leonardo's Italian Deli in New City. Photographed July 25, 2023
Lohud Food & Dining Reporter Jeanne Muchnick with The Crooner (chicken cutlet, prosciutto de Parma, sundried tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, Balsamic glaze and herbed ricotta) at Leonardo's Italian Deli in New City. Photographed July 25, 2023

Got an idea on where to try next?

My motto is "stay hungry and stay tuned" and I'm open to ideas on where to try next for my "Best Thing I Ate." Send suggestions to JRMuchnick@gannett.com.

Jeanne Muchnick covers food and dining. Click here for her most recent articles and follow her latest dining adventures on Instagram @lohud_food or via the lohudfood newsletter. 

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