Angelo Sosa’s rep now tells us that Xie Xie closed because the space was sold, and gives us the official statement: “Xie Xie’s closing is an opportunity for Angelo and his team to expand the concept’s offerings elsewhere in addition to other new and exciting projects.” He also says Angelo is single! Meanwhile, a couple of doors down, please note the opening of City Sandwich, the self-declared “ItaLisboNyorker” (chef Michael Guerrieri considers himself an Italian, Lisboan, and New Yorker) sandwich shop we told you about back in September. Midtown Lunch has already declared it “a worthy destination for folks who enjoy Portuguese flavors, and if anything, it’s a fine substitute for Xie Xie.” Here’s a look at the menu.
SANDWICHES
FRANCO
La Parma-Prosciutto
Fresh Mozzarella
Roasted Peppers
$6
ANTONIO
Melted Mozzarella
Olive Oil
Roasted Zucchini
Roasted Onions
Roasted Tomato
$5
NONNA
Melted Mozzarella
Olive Oil
Omelet
Sautéed Onions
Fresh Oregano
$7
CORNELIA
Fresh Rosemary
Olive Oil
With Melted
Mozzarella, $8.95
Roasted Seasonal-
Vegetables
Roasted Tomato
$8
JAMES
Melted Mozzarella
Sautéed Onions
Olive Oil
Roast Beef
Roasted Peppers
Broccoli Rabe
$9
LUCY
Fresh Tomato
Honey Basil-
Yogurt Sauce
Steamed Shrimp
Watercress
Chopped Onions
$8
NUNO
Melted Mozzarella
Garlic
Olive Oil
Portuguese Morcela
Broccoli Rabe
Tomato
Collard Greens
$6
GARY & PHIL
Watercress
Honey Dijon-
Yogurt Sauce
Ham & Turkey
Onions
Tomato
$7
MARIA
Melted Mozzarella
Tomato
Olive Oil
Egg Whites
Portuguese Paio
Broccoli Rabe
Sautéed Onions
$6
MONICA
Melted Mozzarella
Olive Oil
Egg Whites
Sautéed Onions
Fresh Oregano
$9
THE CHEF
Capers
Black Olive Pesto
Olive Oil
Soaked Codfish
Tomato
Seasonal Lettuce
Sautéed Onions
$7
TODD
Tomato
Honey Dijon-
Yogurt Sauce
Smoked-
Portuguese Pancetta
Seasonal Lettuce
$8
DAVE
Melted Mozzarella
Garlic
Olive Oil
Fresh Sausage
Broccoli Rabe
Tomato
Peperoncino
$6
ALTAN
Basil Pesto-
Yogurt Sauce
Fresh Mozzarella
Tomato
Seasonal Lettuce
$7
PAVIA
Sautéed Onions
Tomato
Egg Whites
Spinach
Melted Brie
$7
DIANE
Sweet Balsamic-
Vinegar
Olive Oil
Grilled Radicchio
Grilled Onions
Roasted Tomato
Goat Cheese
$8
JERRY
Seasonal Lettuce
Shallot Dill-
Yogurt Sauce
Smoked Salmon
Tomato
Chopped Onions
$8
HENRIQUE
Grilled Onions
Melted Mozzarella
Tomato
Portuguese Alheira-
Vinegar Sausage
Steamed-
Collard Greens
$7
CHRISTI
Melted Mozzarella
Garlic
Olive Oil
Roasted Eggplant
Fresh Basil
Roasted Tomato
SOUPS
$2 when ordered with a sandwich, $3.75 on their own
- Cream of Mushroom with rosemary and crumbled goat cheese
- Roasted Red Onion Puree with carrot bits and Portuguese Alheira
- Cream of Chicpea with Porcini Mushroom, Zucchini and Parmesan shavings
- Green Cabbage puree with Caramelized Onions cubed Potato and Portuguese Morcela
City Sandwich, 649 Ninth Ave., nr. 45th St.; 646-684-3943
