Unique UNoodles - where a last-minute meal doesn`t have to be a

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Unique
UNoodles
- where a
last-minute meal
doesn’t have to
be a big deal
Above: The
exposed brickwork and semicircular bar add
to the funky feel
of UNoodles.
Below: Linda and
Pauline enjoy the
unique food at
Unoodles.
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Story and photos: Tom Riley
Jose David Martinez and Paulo Feteira,
the owners of the smash-hit Union
Restaurant and Bar Latino know how to run
an award-winning restaurant.
Now they are expanding on their culinary genius with UNoodles Snack Bar
located at 14 Main Street in Haverstraw.
Their slogan is: "Where a last-minute meal
doesn't have to be a big deal!"
The restaurant features a dramatic ovalshaped bar, exposed brickwork and lots of
funky details that give it a casual ambiance.
The decor will impress you. As you
walk in, on one wall is exposed brick which
dates back in history to when Haverstraw
was known as the brick capital of the world.
You will find a great wine list, deliciously inventive cocktails and a wide variety of Asian and Italian noodles - plus
amazing small plates, snacks and side dishes.
Emily Dominguez, director of public
relations, summed it all up: "Haverstraw is
the new Brooklyn and Main Street is fast
becoming Restaurant Row. Every building
has character.
“When you step into UNoodles you are
going into another world. The Ray Ban
Central Clock behind the bar is set to the
time in France when Paulo was born.
“We want you to forget about time.
Paulo used to race a soap box when he was
a kid and a likeness hangs in the restaurant.
When we were building the restaurant we
found old beams from the 1800s that we
used to build a wine rack.
“We also found an old door and a
stained glass window that can be seen as
you ascend to the second floor.
“This restaurant is unique - we’re not
competing with anyone.”
Chef Jose David Martinez told us:
“We’re excited to try a new menu. Paulo
and I work great as a team and we’re pas-
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Chef Jose
David
Martinez
samples
some of
his unique
creations
at
UNoodles.
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Top: Grilled Salmon with plum
sauce. Bottom: Tortellini
Umbellico - served with an
orangito cocktail. Top (center):
Udon Sakana - tomato, baby
bock choy, enoki mushrooms,
sriracha, cilantro and fish
broth. Bottom (center):
Blueberry Parfait.
sionate about what we are doing.
“The staff at Union has been with me
six years and we're mentoring a whole new
generation of culinary excellence with our
experienced staff.
“Chef Peter X. Kelly (of Restaurant X
and many others) mentored me and I feel an
obligation to help others.
“We do a lot for the community and
have partnered with BOCES on our
Rooftop Garden. There's lots of positive
energy here and my customers are effusive
in praise of our food and drink.”
The second floor at UNoodles holds a
banquet room for luncheons, corporate parties, anniversaries, birthdays, showers, and
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Top: Slappy sandwich braised barbecue pork served with a summer cocktail. Below: Corn cucumber
salad with a McWeenie
Manhattan.
other special occasions.
Chef Jose added: “I was originally
raised in El Salvador and I am proud of
what my partner and I have achieved.
Paulo and I feel there is a great future in
Haverstraw.”
Some of UNoodles favorites include
Salmon Tartar with Sesame Tuile, Avocado
& Wasabi Aioli; Grass Dumplings, which is
chicken, lemon grass Dumplings and ponzu
sauce.
Other popular dishes include Yucca
Hush Puppies with Pesto Sauce, and Piggy
Bowl, which is ramen noodles, pulled pork,
Napa cabbage & hard-boiled egg.
The delicious Everything But Fried
includes stir fried egg noodles, snow peas,
baby corn & sweet/sour prange chilli sauce.
Their Veggie Egg Drop Bowl consists
of ramen noodles, scallions, enoki mushrooms and miso broth.
Customers Linda and Pauline were dining for the first time at UNoodles. "The
food was amazing, we will certainly be
back, the wait staff was just wonderful and
the prices are great," said Linda.
A take-out menu is available. And
Saturday night is a great night there - with
entertainment.
Call UNoodles Snack Bar at 845-9477625 or visit their web site at
www.Unoodles.net