Will L.
Yelp
OMG! What a fantastic sandwich!
I had heard of Sauce Nouvelle from friends here on the island, and also took the time to scroll through the Yelp reviews before venturing out. Rarely have I seen a place with reviews that are nearly uniformly perfect, with an average score of 5 stars. After trying the place, I agree that the place deserves every single star. In fact, I wish I could have given it another.
If you're on the Island and you have a hankering for a sandwich (even if, as another reviewer had noted, you don't even like sandwiches), this is your place. Really. Don't even consider going anywhere else.
Sauce Nouvelle has a limited menu, but I don't find that that's a bad thing. It means even more time is spent on the menu at hand. After talking to the owner, Nicholas, about the menu, he noted that it does rotate somewhat, depending on the availability of fresh ingredients. All the better.
I ordered the Peach Roasted Spiced Chicken. It was served on a lightly toasted bolo roll, with a side of house made slaw. The chicken was pulled, and mixed well with the sauce. The first bite filled my mouth with flavor, as it seemed to melt against my tongue. It was an incredible experience, and amazingly delicious. Each bite I savored as much as the first.
Nicholas mentioned he was working on his next sauce, tea-based for chicken. He gave me a taste. It was delicious! I wanted to order that, but he indicated it wouldn't be available for a couple of more weeks. You know where you'll find me when that recipe makes its way to the menu!
Sauce Nouvelle is a tiny little place set back from the street. It's small, but friendly. There is not much room to sit inside, but on days with fairer weather, there's ample seating outside. Otherwise, consider getting the food to go.
Run, don't walk, to Sauce Nouvelle! Some of the best food on the Island. And, frankly, home of one of the best sandwiches I have ever sunk my teeth into.