The true flavours and textures of New York are found in the delis, pizza parlours and bodegas, offering up world famous, good value food for their local communities. Two Al’s Bodega Bites was conceptualized in 2022 with the goal of bringing some of these ideas and passion for affordable high quality food to the markets of London for the very first time. More than just food, Two Al’s intend to offer a theatrical, engaging experience, rooted in the Bodegas of New York City.
Their concept is one of fast, high quality, sustainable and locally sourced food. Two Al’s menu is centred on a New York City cult icon, the Chopped Cheese. The Chopped Cheese has been a staple in NYC for a number of decades now, but has failed to make the same global impact as some of its more widely known cousins, such as the Philly Cheesesteak or the Po’Boy. Typically served in a hero roll (hoagie), the base sandwich is filled with a burger patty, chopped on a grill with adobo seasoning, onions, green pepper and american cheese, condimented with ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce and tomato. Many variations exist, leaving it open for innovative interpretation. Recently the sandwich has been creating a stir on social media, inspiring chefs across the USA and overseas to include it in their menus.
