The popular supermarket chain, Supersol, currently with four locations across the tri-state area has been sold. Koshertopia has been informed that the new Management will rebrand all locations under the name ‘Seasons’. The change will take place on March 21st.
Deal of the Week - 20% off at Stand Up NY
Print and show coupon or reference “The Koshertopia Deal” to receive discount.
Note: Stand Up NY is located 236 West 78th Street on the Upper West Side. it is a non-kosher club, and kosher wings are catered by SuperSol and served on paper plates for Sunday football. Please treat the rest if the club as you would any other bar or lounge.
For this Sunday, December 5th, Koshertopia is excited to announce our most fun deal to date. If your looking for a great place to watch the game with friends and have some great wings (catered by Supersol) and Beer (or full bar service and soft drinks) you have to check out Stand Up NY. The world famous comedy club, located on 78th and Broadway in the Upper West Side, converts really nicely into a great lounge to watch football with friends, and other fans. For this Sunday only, Koshertopia users can bring in this coupon and take 20% off their full bill during the games! This includes, Wings, Beer, Cocktails, and Soft Drinks. We really hope to see you there, because the Koshertopia team definitely will be.
So you have your meal planned out as far as your main dishes are concerned, but still need a little help with the odds and ends. Well, if you’re on the Upper West Side, there are a bunch of places you can go to help you round out your meal.
If you need challah, you can run into several different places (Super Sol, Kosher Market Place, Fairway, etc.), but did you know, you can now can challah at Essentials located on the corner of 80st and Broadway? Yep, they have a stand (randomly placed I must say) in the middle of the cash register. But now it’s official – that place really does have everything! And just some advice … if you’re looking to save calories, don’t do it here by going for wheat instead of egg challah. Go for the goods and work out after Havdalah.
Now let’s say you’re looking for a nosh to serve while your guest are arriving. I have to say, I love the peach mango salsa from Whole Foods served with Stacy’s pita chips. The salsas are part of their “365” line. If you want to try a few different things, then be creative with your salsas and pick up some scoop Tostitos. Last week, I went with whole wheat Tostitos and snack practically flew off my table. If you want a healthier option, pick up any kind of hummus (Sabra is my favorite) and serve it with pretzel chips. I served all of these things to kick off my last two meals and my guests loved everything!
If you feel like these winter days have you looking for ways to warm up, Zabar’s kosher soups in a jar are a must! The chicken broth (regular or reduced sodium) taste better with some noodles or soup nuts thrown in, but they’re so easy to work with if you’re in the mood for soup. They also have a vegetable option, which is seriously, out of this world.
If you need kosher desserts and like Babka, then let me introduce you to another reason to save up those calories for Shabbat. Zabar’s makes a chocolate Babka that is so addictive. I’ve had other packaged babka’s, but Zabar’s nails the sweet and moist combo that every babka should. Check out Zabar’s and Co. located at 2245 Broadway and let me know what you pick up!
Another foolproof option for dessert is Sharon’s sorbet. I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like at least one of the flavors they make. Whether served with fruit or cake, you can’t go wrong adding a scoop from one of their pints. Lots of places carry them, but you may not know the Price Wise located caddy corner to Essentials has them all the way in the back.
Now, before I let you get back to your menu, I want to share what I think is the best kept secret on the Upper West. The Westside Supermarket located at 2171 Broadway is never crowded and less expensive than Zabar’s and even Fairway sometimes. If you know you need every day kosher items, go here!
So the next time you need a challah, something sweet or another starter, don’t fret. You don’t have to go far in the city to find places to help you with your last minute prep.
Tell me where you like to go to grab your odds and ends.
Shabbat Shalom,
KK
When I walk into Supersol located at 661 Amsterdam Ave., I walk into my happy place. Yes, the aisles are narrow and the place is usually crowded, but the food is always worth it. I don’t love to cook, so when I prepare a meal, convenience is key. Plus, I don’t like to daven over my menu when I’m food shopping; so, what’s so nice about Supersol, is that my favorite dishes are always in stock and I can get in and get out fairly quickly. But that’s not even the pretzel on the chicken (opposed to the icing on the cake) – the best part about Supersol, is that you can order online and they deliver!
Now to help you with your Shabbat Prep, I’m going to share the menu I always put together when I’m hosting. Over the years, I’ve tried a number of Supersol’s meats, kugel, challahs, desserts – you name it. And I’ve found this list always makes the biggest hit with my guests.
My musts …
Starters:
Vegetables and Hummus – you can’t go wrong. Pick up the baby carrots in a bag, some bell peppers, crackers or chips — Stacy’s Pita chips are the BEST! — and put them out with some hummus and drinks before your guests arrive. If it’s a Friday night, your guests may have skipped lunch and be hungry from a long day and from being in shul. So I think it’s nice to always have a little something out while you wait for all of your guests to arrive. Plus, it’s not fair if you’re waiting for your last guest to come for your prompt guests to have to sit there hungry and thirsty. Even if you just have pretzels and some sodas out, that’s a good start.
Deli Roll – this is HEAVEN on Earth. I’m not kidding. I just had this for the first time recently and I don’t know how I’ve made it this far in life without it. Really, it was one of the best dishes I’ve tried in my LIFE. Don’t walk – run to Supersol to try this now. It’s a bit of a heavier dish, so if you have big eaters, starting with this will help fill them up.
The Meal:
Challah – I go back and forth between Zomick’s and Zadies. But stay tuned for an upcoming post on the best Challahs in NYC! (If you have any suggestions, please let me know!)
Gefilte Fish – you can buy this from the freezer or from the deli. I go with the deli because I know I won’t cook it myself. I love Supersol’s gefilte fish because it’s not fishy and even my friends who hate gefilte fish will eat it from Supersol.
Tuv Taam Horseradish – if you like horseradish, but don’t like the old bitter kind, try this stuff! It’s awesome! It’s sweet and has a kick.
Pretzel Chicken – This is also on my list of Top 10 Favorite Foods of All Time. I have gotten every family member and friend HOOKED on this chicken. Even my non-Jewish friends ask to come over to my place for Shabbat because they’ve become addicted, too.
Meatballs – I love Supersol’s meatballs, but I don’t always get them because they’re expensive. If you’re not worried about your budget, then don’t go home without them!
Homemade Sweet Kugel or Spinach Noodle Souflee – The sweet kugel is always amazing and tastes incredible with the pretzel chicken because you get the whole salt and sweet thing taken care of. The Spinach Noodle is very good too, but I recommend that if you’re serving Supersol’s plain grilled chicken, instead.
Homemade Cran-apple Crunch Kugel – Everyone always loves this kugel because it’s great on its own; but, it’s also so sweet it can be served for dessert. It’s more like a cobbler than it is a kugel. Delish!
Dessert:
Sharon’s Sorbet – These are always a hit because there’s a flavor for everyone.
Chocolate or Cinnamon Babka – I always associate Babka with Shabbat. Yum!
This is my go-list when I know I want to have people over, but don’t have time to cook. I never buy my fruits and vegetables at Supersol because they are SOOOOO overpriced it’s absurd. Some of their prepared dishes, soups, side salads seem a little expensive for my taste, but that’s just the nature of kosher food shopping. I wish Supersol had a club card and that members who spend x amount get a $10 coupon or something like that. You can get a discount if you buy the MJE Express Card (for more info, check out jewishexperience.org). But even so, the place is amazing. It has a loyal following, but it’s not so crazy when you go shopping like it is in Fairway (I fear for my life in that place!). But it would be nice if Supersol did more for the customer. They offer coupons if you order online for the first time, but I really think they should consider doing some sort of rewards program.
So there you have it! Let me know what your musts are when you shop at Supersol and what you think is a bust!
Happy Noshing,
KK
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