Sweet Talk

Are Revel’s Dessert Sandwiches Gone for Good?

Maybe not!

By Christopher Werner August 12, 2011

Revel’s dessert sandwiches.

Just a couple weeks ago Rachel Yang, chef and co-owner of Revel, was chatting up Nosh videographer Abby Tracy about the restaurant’s coveted dessert sandwiches. Originally they were plumped with ice cream, then the frozen confection got swapped for fillings like cardamom buttercream or chili marshmallow—the drippy dairy didn’t win over the “variety of clientele” (i.e. older folks), Yang explained to Tracy.

Still, the ‘wiches—originals and reboots—boasted a fervent fan base (in her review of Revel Kathryn Robinson wrote, what “might seem a throwaway dessert [is] exacting and eye-opening”). So it was sad-face surprising to hear they’re no longer on offer. Apparently Yang and husband/co-chef/co-owner Seif Chirchi felt it time to “to change it up,” and have introduced a new monthly sweets menu revolving around a different theme. The bill for August features chocolate semifreddo, watermelon granita, and peach ice cream with almond streusel. Next month: “topped off” items, including cobblers, crumbles, and a brown betty.

As for the sandwiches, are they gone for good? A rep for Revel says they “may be back,” but didn’t offer any more specifics. Let’s hope!

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