Welcome! Did you try to the 1904 sandwich? Please tag @MTAaway @AlidoroNYC and @KatzsDeli in your photos on social media, and use the hashtag: #the1904. Find out more about the sandwich below.
The MTA has teamed up with NYC-based specialty sandwich shop Alidoro and the iconic Katz's Delicatessen for a special, limited edition offering: The 1904 Sandwich, a spin on the classic pastrami on rye.
The city's mass transit system is an essential and affordable key to unlocking exciting experiences in New York City, and The 1904 celebrates the system's anniversary. The first subway train departed City Hall station on October 27th, 1904, forever changing the way New Yorkers would navigate the city. Today, that system continues to connect New Yorkers and visitors alike to delightful experiences that are just a MetroCard swipe or an OMNY tap away.
WHAT'S ON THE SANDWICH?
A tantalizing combination of Katz’s deli pastrami, garlic confit cream, Calabrian pepper dijon slaw, and aged provolone, all on a fresh rye sourdough long roll.
WHEN & WHERE CAN I GET THE SANDWICH?
The sandwich will be available at these four Alidoro locations, now through October 31st.
Alidoro @ Bryant Park (18 East 39th Street) open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (every day)
Alidoro @ Rockefeller Plaza (1 Rockefeller Plaza, Concourse Level) open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Mon-Fri); 12 pm. - 5 p.m. (Sat-Sun)
Alidoro @ Moynihan Train Hall (383 West 31st Street) open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon-Fri); 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sat-Sun)
Alidoro @ The Hugh (601 Lexington Avenue) open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (every day)
Note: The 1904 is available in-store; no delivery. There will be limited quantities. It's also available for nationwide shipping at Goldbelly.
Subway
Grand Central Terminal
Penn Station
You can find the 1904 sandwich a short walk from many train, bus and subway lines
WAIT, IS THAT A PRIZE IN MY LUNCHBOX?
75 lucky customers who purchase the MTA Away Lunchbox deal will also find $50 in OMNY subway/bus fare in their lunchbox — either in the form of an OMNY card, or in $50 in fare value to add to your transit account. So make sure you look around in there before tossing it!
OMNY let's you tap to pay your fare — you can learn more here.
HOW MUCH DOES THE SANDWICH COST?
The sandwich costs $14.
The MTA Away Lunchbox Deal, which includes the sandwich, chips, and a cookie, costs $17. Some of these lunchboxes will have an OMNY prize in them.
WHY IS IT CALLED THE 1904?
The New York City subway opened on October 27th, 1904, and this take on a classic NYC sandwich is a celebration of the subway's anniversary.
WHAT IS THE SANDWICH WRAPPED IN?
Glad you asked. The sandwich comes wrapped in a specially-designed wrapper that features a take on the Vignelli subway map, and features the stops closest to where the sandwich is available.
I GOT THE SANDWICH AND WANT TO SHARE A PHOTO, IS THERE A HASHTAG I SHOULD USE?
Yes! Please tag @MTAaway @AlidoroNYC and @KatzsDeli and use the hashtag: #the1904
WHERE SHOULD I EAT THIS SANDWICH?
Might we suggest one of these delightful pocket parks in Midtown? They are all close to mass transit and the Alidoro locations that are selling #The1904.
LEARN MORE IN THIS BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO
Read more about it in The New York Times.
