Comments on: NYC Sandwiches: Defonte’s of Brooklyn Open in Manhattan http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/ NYC's Most Delicious & Affordable Food Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:55:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: NYC Murray Hill Sandwich: Defonte’s of Brooklyn #20 Hot Roast Beef | NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-8119 NYC Murray Hill Sandwich: Defonte’s of Brooklyn #20 Hot Roast Beef | NYC Food Guy Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:17:45 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-8119 [...] Just in case you forgot, one of New York City’s best roast beef sandwiches is alive and well in Murray Hill. Defonte’s knows that great sandwiches start with great construction. The bottom half of a Brooklyn-baked hero roll is topped with thin slices of fried eggplant, house made fresh mozzarella and rare, machine-sliced house made roast beef. The top half of the hero roll is then held at an angle as hot jus is carefully ladled on. The result is a sandwich that maintains its textural contrast – juicy, fatty, creamy, crispy – and allows each of its ingredients to shine. I like to order my #20 with a side of spicy mustard. You can also ask for it on garlic bread if available. Defonte’s is open seven days a week – it used to be closed Sunday – so now there’s no excuses. [...] [...] Just in case you forgot, one of New York City’s best roast beef sandwiches is alive and well in Murray Hill. Defonte’s knows that great sandwiches start with great construction. The bottom half of a Brooklyn-baked hero roll is topped with thin slices of fried eggplant, house made fresh mozzarella and rare, machine-sliced house made roast beef. The top half of the hero roll is then held at an angle as hot jus is carefully ladled on. The result is a sandwich that maintains its textural contrast – juicy, fatty, creamy, crispy – and allows each of its ingredients to shine. I like to order my #20 with a side of spicy mustard. You can also ask for it on garlic bread if available. Defonte’s is open seven days a week – it used to be closed Sunday – so now there’s no excuses. [...]

]]> By: Nicky Special From Defonte’s | damnthatlooksgood http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-6998 Nicky Special From Defonte’s | damnthatlooksgood Wed, 11 May 2011 13:28:40 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-6998 [...] Photo courtesy of NYC Food Guy. [...] [...] Photo courtesy of NYC Food Guy. [...]

]]> By: Defonte’s of Brooklyn « I am afraid to talk to people http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3933 Defonte’s of Brooklyn « I am afraid to talk to people Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:10:33 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3933 [...] been meaning to try this sandwich for awhile ever since NYC Food Guy ate it back in February (he’s my hero, in case you couldn’t tell).  It did not [...] [...] been meaning to try this sandwich for awhile ever since NYC Food Guy ate it back in February (he’s my hero, in case you couldn’t tell).  It did not [...]

]]> By: SR http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3862 SR Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:48:32 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3862 I'm new to this site and I don't know Food Guy. I hope he's okay. I’m new to this site and I don’t know Food Guy. I hope he’s okay.

]]> By: Phil http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3838 Phil Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:42:49 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3838 SR - have you seen/heard from the Food Guy lately????? -(a concerned) Phil SR – have you seen/heard from the Food Guy lately?????

-(a concerned) Phil

]]> By: SR http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3836 SR Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:28:49 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3836 I've been here 3 times, each time trying to give it another shot. Well, I'll tell you that I should have gotten the #20 on garlic bread since otherwise it has no flavor to speak of, even though the roast is good quality and so is the mozzarella. The thin single layer of eggplant was the only thing adding any flavor to an otherwise bland sandwich. As for your picture of the #20 and what I actually got, your sandwich is loaded with cheese. Mine had one thin layer of mozzarella. I've noticed this time and again. They cut the ends to make the hero short and skimp on cheese. Every time. I guess they caught on to the fact that manhattanites will accept less for their money. I suppose you have to go to Brooklyn for the real deal. If I'm going to make the trip to BK, I'd much rather go to A&S pork store in Bay Ridge. They put some actual flavor in their sandwiches and NEVER skimp on bread or ingredients. I’ve been here 3 times, each time trying to give it another shot. Well, I’ll tell you that I should have gotten the #20 on garlic bread since otherwise it has no flavor to speak of, even though the roast is good quality and so is the mozzarella. The thin single layer of eggplant was the only thing adding any flavor to an otherwise bland sandwich.

As for your picture of the #20 and what I actually got, your sandwich is loaded with cheese. Mine had one thin layer of mozzarella. I’ve noticed this time and again. They cut the ends to make the hero short and skimp on cheese. Every time.

I guess they caught on to the fact that manhattanites will accept less for their money. I suppose you have to go to Brooklyn for the real deal. If I’m going to make the trip to BK, I’d much rather go to A&S pork store in Bay Ridge. They put some actual flavor in their sandwiches and NEVER skimp on bread or ingredients.

]]> By: Williamsburg, Brooklyn Sandwich Tour Part 1: Bedford Cheese Shop & Marlow & Sons | NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3294 Williamsburg, Brooklyn Sandwich Tour Part 1: Bedford Cheese Shop & Marlow & Sons | NYC Food Guy Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:35:20 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3294 [...] the true barometer of people’s desire for value and delicious food.   We’ve seen what comes out of Red Hook and Sunset Park so when my friend Charlie told me his cousin and Williamsburg expert, Andrea, was [...] [...] the true barometer of people’s desire for value and delicious food.   We’ve seen what comes out of Red Hook and Sunset Park so when my friend Charlie told me his cousin and Williamsburg expert, Andrea, was [...]

]]> By: Phil-Ate http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3033 Phil-Ate Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:42:44 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3033 phil ate a creamsicle. phil ate a creamsicle.

]]> By: Before Sunrise http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3037 Before Sunrise Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:43:40 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3037 Food Guy: I should have known you'd already reviewed Lamzou, you're always a step ahead ;) Food Guy: I should have known you’d already reviewed Lamzou, you’re always a step ahead ;)

]]> By: The NYC Food Guy http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3036 The NYC Food Guy Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:51:38 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3036 <strong>Before Sunrise,</strong> Thanks for the heads up on the NY Times article. Lamazou is great, I've known about it for a long time and reviewed it a while ago. <strong>Check out the Lamazou review here:</strong> http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/13/lamazou-cheese-superb-sandwiches-in-murray-hill/ Before Sunrise,
Thanks for the heads up on the NY Times article. Lamazou is great, I’ve known about it for a long time
and reviewed it a while ago.

Check out the Lamazou review here:
http://nycfoodguy.com/2008/05/13/lamazou-cheese-superb-sandwiches-in-murray-hill/

]]> By: Before Sunrise http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3035 Before Sunrise Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:40:45 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3035 Hi there! Did you see this? http://events.nytimes.com/2009/03/18/dining/reviews/18unde.html?ref=dining Hi there! Did you see this? http://events.nytimes.com/2009/03/18/dining/reviews/18unde.html?ref=dining

]]> By: Bill http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3034 Bill Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:32:07 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3034 Hey good sir, how is the bang for the buck here? The sandwich prices seem rather steep. Are they huge like the Italian Special at Faicco's? $8-$10 is a lot to pay for a sandwich. Hey good sir, how is the bang for the buck here? The sandwich prices seem rather steep. Are they huge like the Italian Special at Faicco’s? $8-$10 is a lot to pay for a sandwich.

]]> By: wayne http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3038 wayne Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:55:53 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3038 I refuse to believe Gay Superman got laid with not one, but two, women. Everything else may be true. But not that. I refuse to believe Gay Superman got laid with not one, but two, women.

Everything else may be true. But not that.

]]> By: joe bones http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3063 joe bones Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:36:19 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3063 this place rocks this place rocks

]]> By: sanka http://nycfoodguy.com/2009/02/24/nyc-sandwiches-defontes-of-brooklyn-open-in-manhattan/#comment-3062 sanka Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:58:56 +0000 http://nycfoodguy.com/?p=2262#comment-3062 ya dead food guy? ya dead food guy?

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