Location/Phone: 1409 York Avenue @ 75th Street
New York, NY 10021
212-249-3700
Date Established: April 2007
Owner/Chef: Simon Mann
Cuisine: Intercontinental. Global sauces from around the world; French, Italian, Indian, Chinese and Greek sauces all paired with either a protein (chicken or fillet) or pasta of your choice. There are over 50 sauces to choose from. Each sauce is available with fish, meat, vegetable and pasty choices. Several desserts bear same trademark style.
Price Range: Appetizers: $5.00 - $12.00
Main Dishes: $16.00 - $21.00
Desserts: $7.00 - $10.00
Signature Sauces: Orange-Classic (French Orange Caramel Sauce), Vodka (Classic Italian Pink Vodka Sauce), Indian (Classic Indian Tandoori Sauce) Turquoise (Classic Italian Pesto & Cream) Shrimp (Classic Italian Shrimp Sauce)
Beverage Program: Wine & Beer
Designer/Architect: Roy Nachum www.roynachum.com
Policies: Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard and Amex.
Reservations: Recommended.
Wheelchair Access: Restaurant, Bar, & Restrooms all at street level Hours: Lunch & Dinner 7 Days: 12:00PM - 11:30PM
The space is all about smell. Large burlap bags of various spices are hung from the ceiling, allowing a sweet aroma to take over the enclosed space. There is a mirror above the spice bags that allow patrons to see the reflection of the spices from their seats. The room seats 75. There is a large banquette covered in distressed brown leather placed around the right side of the room. The tables and chairs are all mahogany.
Despite the wacky concept, this friendly neighborhood restaurant has a lot to recommend it: supportive service, an owner that mixes with the customers and runs a neat ship, pleasant atmosphere and , wonder-of-wonders, order right and you’ll a have a very good meal.
Here’s what to eat; Any middle Eastern appetizers (cold) like well-spiced humus or tzatziki. The homemade focaccia and giveaway dips are terrific to. While I’d steer you away from the steak (we didn’t sample the chicken), the seafood is extraordinary, especially the Mediterranean sea bass. It’s done dry, with a rub & on the bone. parchment crisp, moist within: fresh as the sea.
Desserts too are not to be slighted, especially the homemade ice cream and pear tarte tatin. Good selection of beer. No booze yet.
Some Background & The Menu
Are you looking for a little more action or something different and exciting to spice up your life? Do you feel like it’s the same routine every night, after a long day of work? Well there is something new in the neighborhood that will sauce up your appetite and leave you eager for more. It is Saucy (1409 York Avenue @ 75th street, NYC). Saucy will rescue your palate from the tedious nightly pattern you have been experiencing; adding flavor, aroma, and visual appeal to your taste buds.
Saucy’s innovative concept is sure to transform your relationship with food. It dresses, caresses, and impresses your palate through the uses of its flavorful sauces. Saucy is all about the sauce, not just about the organic chicken or pasta or beef. The menu consists of 50+ sauces based on color, flavor, & cuisine. It is in separate parts allowing you to order a Yellow Sauce (Classic French Dijon Mustard Sauce) or a Martini Sauce (Classic Italian Martini Sauce) or a Greek Sauce (Classic Greek Yogurt Sauce). Every sauce has an organic chicken pairing option, but depending on the flavor and ingredients of the sauce the menu recommends a beef and/or pasta as well. The appetizers on the menu go along with the saucy concept, the variety consists of many fish dishes, salads, and soups.
The design of Saucy emphasizes upon the strong aroma of spices. Large burlap bags filled with various spices are hung from the ceiling, allowing a sweet fragrance to take over the enclosed space. There is a mirrored ceiling above the spice bags that enable patrons to see the reflection of the spices from their seats. This creates a mouth watering experience and reinforces the restaurant’s concept of spice and sauce. The bar which is located along the back side of the restaurant is 14 feet long and seats 10 people. It is finished in a rustic copper satin metal. The back wall behind the bar is covered in Ivy and has glass shelves built within. Around the perimeter of the room there is a large banquette that is covered in distressed chocolate brown leather and sage chenille fabric. All the tables and chairs in the restaurant are covered in a mahogany wood finish. The restaurant’s natural color palette promotes a warm and comfortable environment for those who like to enjoy sophisticated meals in a perfect Upper East Side neighborhood.
Simon Mann is the executive chef/owner, and creator of this unique idea. Simon has a culinary degree and studied at the Sicilian Culinary Arts School in Italy. He has over 20 years of experience as an Executive Chef in Israel and served as executive chef in the US in five locations. His background of culture and travel around the world has enabled him to come up with this idea of nontraditional global saucy cuisine.
Saucy promises to change your life, to fulfill missing flavors in your gastronomic relationship and shake up your nightly routine. Now the only thing left that’s something you can’t complain about is ordering the same sauce over and over again…
The Menu
APPETIZERS
Terracotta calamari in vendaloo $12
(Oven baked calamari with Indian vendaloo masala)
Grilled jumbo shrimp in dark sweet & sour sauce $12
(Grilled jumbo shrimp served with reduction of balsamic vinegar & port wine)
Lobster cake on grilled mushroom salad $12
(Sautéed lobster served with mixed grilled mushrooms & herbs)
Mussels Provencal $12
(Mussels served with white wine sauce)
Gravlax $12
(Pickled salmon filet served with spicy olive oil, lemon & chives)
Manzzoni $12
(Grilled filet mignon scaloppini served with red onions, cherry tomatoes & roasted almonds)
Pate $10
(Duck liver pate served with home made buns)
Taliata $10
(Sirloin filet served with arugula & parmesan flakes)
Carpaccio $10
(Filet mignon carpaccio served with arugula & parmesan cheese)
Soup, Salads & Spreads
Two daily soups $7
Green salad $7
(Field greens served with sweet balsamic vinaigrette)
Caprese salad $8
(Field greens, red onion & fresh mozzarella served with sweet basil honey mustard sauce)
Caesar salad $7
(Romaine lettuce served with croutons, parmesan cheese, anchovies & capers with Caesar Dressing)
Mediterranean salad $9
(Arugula served with goat cheese & roasted red peppers)
Greek tzatziki $5
(Greek yogurt with garlic, dill & mint)
Hummus $5
(Garbanzo bean pesto)
Labane $5
(Middle Eastern sour cheese served with extra virgin olive oil)
FISH ENTREES
Baked Salmon Rose $22
(Rose shaped salmon filet baked in the oven with garlic & herbs served with caper sauce)
Mediterranean Sea Bass $24
(Oven grilled Mediterranean whole sea bass seasoned with anis & paprika)
Chilean Sea Bass $27
(Oven grilled Chilean sea bass filet, garlic & cherry tomatoes served with lime sauce)
Tilapia $20
(Oven grilled Tilapia filet served with sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts & jalapeño sauce)
Tuna Steak $24
(Grilled tuna steak)
SAUCES MENU
Available with Organic Chicken Paillard, Pasta & Filet Mignon ($15 - 22)
O- Organic Chicken Breast Paillard; P-Pasta; F- Filet Mignon
White-Classic Italian Alfredo Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, White Wine, Cream and, Parmesan Cheese)
O 16.00 P 15/18.00 F 21.00
Pink-Classic Italian Pink Sauce
(Fresh Tomatoes, Cream And, Nutmeg)
O 17.00 P 15/18.00 F 21.00
Brown-Classic French Beef Sauce
(Rich Beef Stock)
O 16.00 F 20.00
Green-Classic Italian Pesto Sauce
(Basil Pesto and Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
O 16.00 P 15/18.00
Turquoise-Classic Italian Pesto and Cream Sauce
(Basil Pesto and Cream)
O 17.00 P 15/18.00 F 21.00
Orange-Classic French Orange Caramel Sauce
(Caramelized Orange Juice, Chicken Stock and White Wine Vinegar)
O 17.00 F 21.00
Yellow-Classic French Dijon Mustard Sauce
(Dijon Mustard, White Wine, Chicken Stock and Cream)
O 17.00 F 21.00
Red-Classic Italian Tomato Marinara Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Mozzarella Cheese)
O 17.00 P 15/18.00
Black-Classic French Pepper Sauce
(Fresh Black Pepper, Beef Stock and Cream)
O 16.00 F 20.00
Blue-Classic French Blue Cheese Sauce
(Blue Cheese, Beef Stock and Cream)
O 18.00
Crimson-Classic French Caramelized Pear Sauce
(Caramelized Fresh Pears, Beef Stock and Red Wine)
O 18.00 F 22.00
Grenadine-Classic French Grenadine Sauce
(Red Onions, Red Wine Vinegar, Grenadine Syrup, and Cream)
O 18.00 P 15/18.00 F 22.00
Lemon-Classic French Lemon Sauce
(Fresh Lemon Juice, White Wine, Chicken Stock and Butter)
O 16.00
Sunrise-Classic French Caramelized Orange and Basil Sauce
(Caramelized Orange Juice, Beef Stock, Red Wine and Fresh Basil)
O 19.00 P 15/18.00 F 22.00
Honey-Classic French Honey Sauce
(Real Honey, Beef Stock, And Red Wine)
O 17.00 P 15/18.00 F 21.00
Sage-Classic French Sage Sauce
(Fresh Sage, White Wine, Chicken Stock and Cream)
O 16.00
Chive-Classic French Chive Sauce
(Fresh Chive, Shrimp Stock and Cream
O 16.00 P 15/18.00
Cilantro-Classic Italian Cilantro Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Fresh Cilantro, White Wine and Chicken Stock)
O 16.00 P 15/18.00
Capers-Classic Italian Capers Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Capers, Lemon Juice, Fresh Herbs and Chicken Stock)
O 17.00
Olives-Classic Italian Olive Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Olives, Fresh Herbs, Lemon Juice, Fresh Tomatoes and Parsley)
O 18.00 P 15/18.00
Anchovies-Classic Italian Anchovies Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive, Garlic, Anchovies, Lemon Juice, Fresh Herbs, Beef Stock and Tomatoes)
O 17.00
B&M-Classic Italian Bacon and Mushroom Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Bacon, Fresh Mushrooms, Fresh Herbs and Cream)
O 18.00
Breakfast-Classic English Bacon & Eggs Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Bacon and Eggs)
O 17.00
Bordelaise-Classic French Bordelaise Sauce
(Red Onions, Red Wine, Beef Stock and Bone Marrow)
O 18.00 F 22.00
Forest-Classic Italian Cacciatore Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Wild Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Fresh Herbs and Tomatoes)
O 18.00 P 15/18.00
Alzaise-Classic French Alzaise Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Smoked Bacon, Pickled Cabbage, Beef Stock and Tomatoes)
O 17.00
Poivre-Classic French Green Pepper Sauce
(Rich Beef Stock and Pickled Green Pepper)
O 17.00 F 21.00
Bushman-Classic French Beef and Mushroom Sauce
(Beef Stock, Mushrooms, Pesto, and Cream)
O 17.00
Fungi-Classic Italian Mushroom Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs, White Wine and Cream)
O17.00 P 15/18.00 F 21.00
Arabiatta-Classic Italian Spicy Tomato Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Chili Pepper, Tomato, Chicken Stock, Fresh Herbs and Parsley)
O 17.00 P 15/18.00 F 21.00
Alie Olio-Classic Italian Olive Oil and Garlic Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Chicken Stock, White Wine, Fresh Herbs and Parsley)
O 16.00 P 15/18.00
Nova-Classic Italian Smoked Salmon Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Smoked Salmon, Lemon Juice, Chicken Stock, Tomato and Cream)
O 18.00 P 15/18.00
Shrimp-Classic Italian Shrimp Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Fresh Shrimp, Shrimp Stock, Lemon Juice, Fresh Herbs, Tomato and Cream)
O 19.00
Calamari-Classic Italian Calamari Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Fresh Calamari, Shrimp Stock, Lemon Juice, Carrot, Tomato, Parsley and Butter)
O 19.00
Ocean-Classic Italian Pescatori Sauce
(Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Mixed Sea Food, Shrimp Stock, Lemon Juice, Fresh Herbs and Tomato)
O 19.00 P 15/18.00
Vodka-Classic Italian Pink Vodka Sauce
(Tomatoes, Vodka, and Cream)
O 17.00 P 15/18.00
Martini-Classic Italian Martini Sauce
(Rich Beef Stock Lemon Juice and Martini)
O 18.00 F 22.00
Marsalla-Classic Italian Marsalla Sauce
(Rich Beef Stock Lemon Juice and Marsalla)
O 18.00 F 22.00
Calvados-Classic French Apple Brandy Sauce
(Caramelized Green Apples, Beef Stock, Lemon Juice Cream and Calvados Apple Brandy)
O 19.00
Anise-Classic French Anis Sauce
(Chicken Stock, Lemon Juice, Anis Seeds and Pastis)
O 17.00 F 21.00
Bloody Mary-Original Sauce
(Tomatoes, Celery, Tabasco and Vodka)
O 17.00
Citrus-Classic French Citrus Sauce
(Mix Citrus Filet, Chicken Stock and Quantro)
O 17.00
Muscat-Classic French White Wine Sauce
(Chicken Stock Muscat White Wine and Butter)
O 18.00
Indian-Classic Indian Tandoori Sauce
(Tandoori Pesto, Beef Stock and Cream)
O 17.00
Chinese-Classic Chinese Soy Sauce
(Mixed Vegetables, Honey, Ginger, Red Wine and Beef Stock)
O 17.00
Spanish-Classic Spanish Ratatui Sauce
(Red Onions, Carrots, Red Wine Beef Stock, Tomatoes and Herbs)
O 18.00
Argentinean-Classic Argentinean Chimichurri Sauce
(Beef Stock and Chimichurri Pesto)
F 21.00
SIDE ORDERS $3
Baked potato chips, French Fries, White basmati rice, Wild rice, string beans, steamed broccoli, steamed asparagus & corn, Baked Yams
PASTA OPTIONS
Dry Pasta: $15
(Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Penne, Linguine)
Fresh Pasta: $18
(Ravioli, Gnocchi, Tortellini)
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