Winter Food News That Will Warm Your Heart

We’re in the icy heart of Rockaway Winter. And it’s a good thing. Every year – 10 years now – I enjoy the winter more and more here. It’s a time to rest and recharge and be kind to our bodies. It’s time to plan our goals. It’s a time to connect with friends in a more intimate way. It’s a time to catch up on the things you set aside during the active summer that were postponed because the holidays popped up so fast. It’s a time to visit the shore at dawn, just you and the water birds, and watch the beautiful winter sunrise.

To make this time of year even more awesome, there’s exciting food news I’d like to share. Part of being kind to ourselves is nourishing ourselves, right?  We have four “new, underground” food things happening:

Seany’s Pizza: Imagine a deep-dish, thick, buttery crust with slightly crispy, caramelized edges, an airy dough inside, melted Vermont white cheddar, and parmesan reggiano, topped with homemade sauce. You can eat that every Sunday if you like. Seany’s Pizza, Detroit style is decadent. To-go orders are every Sunday after 5 p.m. in Rockaway Beach. Order the week before. He sells out, so get on it. DM on Instagram (@seanypizza) for the price, placing orders, and pick-up location. If you’d like to have Seany’s Pizza for a Pizza Party (!!) he’s catering too!

Edgemere Farm Eggs: An added bonus to Rockaway Bread pick-up at the Rockaway Beach spot is that sometimes there are @edgemerefarm eggs! Just Venmo using the QR code at the location. With the whole eggs shortage (so sad) situation happening, this alternative source to fair-priced, organic eggs is no yolk! To note after Feb. 12th you can purchase Edgemere Farm Eggs at Tracy’s Bakery (@rockawaybeachbakery) located at: 87-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd. through May!

Rockaway Bread: Nico the Baker is exceptionally talented, and his breads are simply irresistible. His Sunday selections include three choices of Sourdough: The Loaf, The Boule, and Focaccia. Nico’s bread is rustic with that classic tangy flavor, its all natural fermentation which is the nourishing type of bread we need to be eating. Rockaway Bread’s savory, golden crust and softened bread that sleeps inside, is just right. Bread-making is an art and science. It takes patience to create. And so, you taste the care and kindness in each bite of Rockaway Bread. Get your weekly bready buy: pick-up on Sundays. 117th Street, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or porch pick-up in Rockaway Beach anytime after 1 p.m. Orders should be placed by 5 p.m. the Friday before. DM on Instagram (@rockawaybread) or email at: ncregor@gmail.com, for pricing, to place orders, and for specifics on grab-and-go. locations.

The Warehouse Market: The Warehouse Market, a beloved organic food hub, has relocated to a new spot at the corner of 99th Street and the Blvd. Find the laundromat and walk towards the bay. It’s the first door on the right. Operating throughout the winter season, the market is open: Fridays: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each week, the market features an array of fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, and premium eats sourced from small farmers across New York City and the State. Check-in on Facebook and Instagram (@thewarehouse.market) before the weekend to see what special treats will be available!

Thank you to these culinary heroes for keeping Rockaway warmly well-fed and smiling throughout these wonderful winter months!