XS - - Neo Viccino, Viccino - Jays Restaurant Group

The Charles Street Restaurant Row Calendar - June 2007

2007-05-03T12:33:00.000-05:00

Infused Pineapple Vodka

2007-05-02T13:17:00.000-05:00

Now available at XS

Updated XS Menu - Spring 2007

2007-04-30T10:59:00.000-05:00

NEW - XS Drink/Bar Menu

2007-04-13T12:23:00.000-05:00

Available starting 4/13/07

Happy Easter! Easter Weekend Brunch at XS - Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm

2007-04-06T11:32:00.000-05:00

XS Easter Weekend Breakfast Specials
Available Saturday & Sunday 9am till 4pm

Drink of the Morning: Banana Bonanza
One shot of espresso and steamed milk mixed with caramel and banana topped with whip cream…4

Omelet: Crab Omelet
Three eggs mixed with chipotle pesto stuffed with crab, spinach and smoked gouda served with Xsive blend of sweet potato, fresh fruit and your choice of toast…10

Breakfast Platter: Easter Breakfast Platter
Two scrambled eggs mixed with bacon, pepper, onion and cheddar cheese served with Xsive blend of sweet potato, fresh fruit and an English muffin…7

Brunch Special: Strawberry French Toast
Two triple thick French toast stuffed with strawberry mousse topped with powdered sugarserved with warm butter and syrup…8

Saturday Brunch Jazz Show 11am-1pm: Coffee & Pajamas Gourmet Blend
A virtual jazz DJ party with people from all over the world!
Featuring DJ Elfay Pinkdot live from France and from the Sunset Jazz Club in Second Life
www.XSBaltimore.com
www.CoffeeandPajamas.com

The Charles Street Restaurant Row Calendar - May 2007

2007-04-05T14:15:00.000-05:00

Happenings at the restaurant & local cultural events.

Updated Employment Opportunities - Job Openings

2007-03-19T12:10:00.000-05:00

Updated Employment Opportunities - Job Openings
Jays, Neo Viccino, Viccino, & XS

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OFFICE STAFF
Full-time Office Staff wanted for taking catering orders and data entry.
To apply:
please fax resume with "ATTN Matt" to 410-783-1938 -or-
please email resume to Mnibali@viccino.com

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Catering Management
Jay’s Restaurant Group is now hiring managers for busy downtown Baltimore catering and carryout operation. Candidate must have at least 2 years experience in foodservice management. Must be available for early mornings, evenings, and weekends (approx 55-60 hours). Chosen candidate will be devoted, honest and hard-working with excellent work ethics and background. References and criminal record will be checked. Position offers excellent starting salary, health benefits
after 90 days, paid vacation after 1 year, and 401K retirement plan after 2 years.
To apply:
please fax resume with "ATTN Jim" to 410-783-1938 -or-
please email resume with "ATTN Jim" to Viccinoweb@hotmail.com

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Cook & Prep/Counter
Now hiring for foodservice positions of Cook and Perp/Counter person for upscale Cafe in high profile building on Hopkins E. Balt. campus. Hard-working, responsible, and friendly outgoing personality a must. Hours are Mon. thru Fri. 6:30 AM - 3:30PM. Experience and references will be checked. ServeSafe certified a plus. Please send resumes & inquiries to cafe@jhsph.edu or call 410-955-3342 to set up an interview.

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DELIVERY DRIVERS wanted. Must be reliable, have vehicle & proof of insurance. Base salary plus tips & commission. Excellent earning potential.
Apply in person after 2pm & ask for Ronald or apply send resume to Viccinoweb@hotmail.com
To Apply:
In person, please speak with Ronald after 2pm -or-
please call 410-685-3861 and ask for Ronald after 2pm -or-
please fax resume with "ATTN Ronald" to 410-783-1938 -or-
please email resume with "ATTN Ronald" to Viccinoweb@hotmail.com
Jay's Deli & Catering, 1309 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

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Neo Viccino Bar & Grille is hiring Wait Staff/Servers, & Line Cooks
Must be reliable & devoted to the team.
To apply, fill out an application at 1307 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
or online at www.Viccino.com

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XS is hiring Servers, Bussers, Runners, Baristas, Line Cooks & Kitchen Staff.
Must be creative, reliable, hardworking & devoted to the team.
To apply:
fill out an application at 1307 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 -or-
Email resume to Info@XSBaltimore.com -or-
online at www.XSBaltimore.com

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Jay's Deli & Catering is now hiring grill cooks. Experience required.
To apply:
In person, ask for an application -or-
please fax resume with "ATTN Jim" to 410-783-1938 -or-
please email resume with "ATTN Jim" to Viccinoweb@hotmail.com

Baltimore Restaurant Week 2007 @ Neo Viccino - July 30th-August 5th

2007-03-19T12:03:00.000-05:00

Neo Viccino will be offering a three-course prix-fixe dinner for $30.07 as well as a three-course prix-fixe dinner for $20.07 (tax & gratuity not included) July 30th through August 5th.

More info & the menu will be posted here as well as at www.BaltimoreRestaurantWeek.com

Jay's Baltimore Street Cafe @ University of Maryland, Baltimore

2007-03-08T14:15:00.000-05:00

March Madness @ XS

2007-03-05T14:01:00.000-05:00

Employment Opportunities - Job Openings - Jays, Viccino, & XS

2007-02-26T13:20:00.000-05:00

OFFICE STAFF
Part-time Office Staff wanted for taking catering orders and data entry.
Potential for full-time employment.
To apply: call 410-685-3861 and ask for Matt,
or email resume to Mnibali@Viccino.com

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JAYS CATERING seeks MANAGER for high volume downtown deli & catering company.
Previous food service management experience required. Must be honest, dependable, & hard-working. References & background check required.
Good starting pay + potential for benefits.
To apply, fax resume with "ATTN: Jim" to 410-783-1938

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DELIVERY DRIVERS wanted. Must be reliable, have vehicle & proof of insurance.
Base salary plus tips & commission. Excellent earning potential.
Apply in person after 2pm. Ask for Ronald.
Jay's Deli & Catering, 1309 N.
Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
410-685-3861
www.JaysDeli.com

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Neo Viccino Bar & Grille is hiring Wait Staff/Servers.
Must be reliable & devoted to the team.
To apply, fill out an application at 1307 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
or online at www.Viccino.com

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XS is hiring Servers, Bussers, Runners, Baristas, Line Cooks & Kitchen Staff.
Must be creative, reliable, hardworking & devoted to the team.
To apply, fill out an application at 1307 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
or online at www.XSBaltimore.com

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PASTRY CHEF / BAKER wanted. Must have experience & references. Must be creative and devoted.
Fax or email resume to 410-783-1938
Pquick@viccino.com

XS Special Menu - Available Feb 22nd - Feb 24rd

2007-02-22T16:00:00.000-05:00

Dinner Specials Available Th-Sa 5 till close

Drink of the Day:

Citrus Cooler
Dark rum, triple sec, orange juice, sour, lime
juice and sprite…9

Soup:
Spicy Shrimp and Tofu Soup…4

Appetizer:
Crab Dip
Served with tortilla chips…7

Yellowtail Tartare
Yellowtail tartare in wasabi pepper sause
topped with salmon caviar…7

Maki:
Red Rain
Shrimp, eel, cucumber and cream cheese
wrapped and rolled in sushi rice and seaweed
topped with white and red tuna..8pc…12

Entrée:
Cornish Hen
Cornish hen half served with Portobello
mushrooms and onions and scallions
flat bread…12

Dessert:
Chocolate Pizza
Rice crispies, marshmallows, pistachios
and peanuts covered in white and dark
chocolate and topped with M&M’s…6

Dining Out for Life @ XS & Neo Viccino - Thursday April 26th, 2007

2007-02-12T13:54:00.000-05:00

DINING OUT FOR LIFE - 2007

XS & Neo Viccino will be a restaurant partner for Dining Out for Life on Thursday April 26th, 2007. We will be contributing 20% of all lunch and dinner sales to Moveable Feast.

On April 26, 2007, thousands of people in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area will participate in one of the most rewarding dining experiences of the year. Moveable Feast's Dining Out for Life event will raise tens of thousands of dollars, thanks to the generosity of community-minded restaurants, sponsors, and those who dine out with their families and friends that day to help our neighbors in need.

By simply eating out at one of the participating restaurants, at least 20 percent of proceeds that day will go to help feed hundreds of men, women, and children right here in our community living with HIV/AIDS, and other life-challenging conditions such as breast cancer.Mark your calendars now for Dining Out for Life 2007, which will take place on Thursday, April 26.

Every time you dine, please be sure to thank them for supporting Moveable Feast and making a difference in the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS and those in treatment for breast cancer.

For more information on Dining Out For Life, call Moveable Feast at 410-327-3420 x35

<3 Valentine's & Chinese New Year Week (Feb 14th-18th) <3 The Special Menus - XS & Neo Viccino

2007-02-12T12:49:00.000-05:00

Valentine's & Chinese New Year Week at XS

2007-02-01T14:35:00.000-05:00

Special menu, drinks, desserts, music, fun.

Check back here for updated info.

DJ Lineup - 8pm-close

Feb 14th - Brother Pinch (2step & soul garage)
Feb 15th - Miguel Lush (house)
Feb 16th - DJ Doubledown & Michael Rogers (asian eclectic electronica & deep house)
Feb 17th - Brother Pinch & Ruah 2:7 (2step, garage, & house)
Feb 18th - DJ Christauff (deep progressive house)

Jay's Restaurant Group Turns 40 Years Old!

2007-02-01T14:05:00.000-05:00

That's right! Jay's has been around since 1967. Originally starting out as Jay's Tavern Inc., it was a bar and package goods store. By 1977 Moe Bloom joined the company and brought the food with him. The company turned into Jay's Restaurant Group, expanding from what was one restaurant & bar to what is now 6 locations and a catering company. However Jay's also still exists at it's original location: 1309 North Charles Street.

One of original hits on the menu then is still on there now; the Jay's Combo (Seeded deli rye, corned beef, melted imported swiss, sweet cole slaw, russian dressing, with pickles and chips)

XS Special Menu - Available Feb 1st - Feb 3rd

2007-02-01T11:43:00.000-05:00

Dinner Specials Available Th-Sa 5 till close

Drink of the Day:

White Cactus
Jose Cuervo tequila gold, ginger ale and a splash
of lime juice…9

Soup:
Clam Soup…4

Appetizer:
Seared Scallops
Two scallops seared and served with coconut
cilantro pesto…6

Entrée:
Beef Tenderloin
Beef tenderloin marinated in lemongrass and
sautéed with onions and peppers served with
white rice…12

Maki:
Mellow Yellow
Crabstick avocado, tuna and salmon wrapped in
yellow soy bean paper and topped with
yellow tobiko..8pc…11

Dessert:
Peanut Butter Oreo Bar
Oreo crust stuffed with sweeten peanut butter
topped with roasted peanuts and chocolate…5

Baltimore Sun Review of Neo Viccino - New Name, New Look, Still Good Food

2007-01-29T14:31:00.000-05:00

Long, low lines help to give Neo Viccino's dining area a clean, contemporary look. (Sun photo by Amy Davis) New name, new look, still good food
By Elizabeth LargeSun Restaurant Critic
Originally published on October 9, 2005

Neo Viccino is the old Viccino Bistro's solution to the problem most of the restaurants in the Mount Vernon cultural district face: How do you fill the tables when the theaters and concert halls are dark?

In spite of its funky location and bistro label, Viccino's was basically a fine-dining, traditionally Italian restaurant when it opened a decade ago. The chef was Christopher Cherry, who had worked at Tabrizi's and the Polo Grill. The food changed somewhat over the years, but it was still a bistro in name only.

Now, after substantial renovations, Neo Viccino has opened with a new, contemporary look; a new, casual menu; and a new label: Bar & Grille, which is no more an accurate description of the place than bistro was.

That sounds a little harsh, but I actually mean it as a compliment. The business of eating is still more important than the business of drinking. The new lounge furniture in front is separated from the bar in back by the clean-lined, minimalist dining area: pale wood tables, booths in black leather and seating for 65. The room is long and narrow, with a low ceiling; but shiny new hardwood floors, white walls, and small photographs for art create the illusion that there is more space than there really is.

The food is geared now to neighborhood folks and University of Baltimore students, but it's still not bar and grill food. True, pastas, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches dominate the menu. But there are entrees that work just fine for more serious meals, such as the duck breast with ginger plum sauce. Their prices are lower than they were because portions are smaller. Nothing on the new menu costs more than $20, which is pretty impressive when you consider that it includes lamb chops, sirloin steak and sushi grade tuna. And two side dishes come with each dinner.
Instead of bar food like wings and crab dip, the kitchen places a lump of crab the size of the Hope diamond and a slice of ripe avocado on each of three crostini, with an aioli made with lime and a jolt of chipotle pepper.

Little purses are another detour from bar food. Fashioned out of puff pastry, they are full of soft, smoky gouda, a little caramelized onion and sun-dried tomato. The kitchen edges them with a roasted red pepper sauce, which adds a sharp counterpoint.

The sun-dried tomatoes work in the beggars purses, but, with the fried green tomatoes, they are only a distraction from the main business at hand, which is to consume the firm green rounds with their crunchy coating with as much of the smooth aioli as possible.

Order the fresh-dough Pizza Viccino, and you get one of those kitchen-sink concoctions that actually manages a harmonious balance of crust, grilled chicken, spinach, onion, tomato, feta, mozzarella, and ricotta. There are so many elements each bite tastes a little different, but that's part of its charm.

Pasta primavera is perfectly respectable, but doesn't deliver the small surprises of the pizza. It's simply vegetables tossed with penne and a pink cream sauce, which tastes fine but isn't as visually appealing as some of the food.

If you are lucky, the special will be fillet of grouper, firm and white, its almost sweet taste set off by the lime-scallion butter. It lies on a bed of wilted spinach and frisee, and crisp little shoestring potatoes curl invitingly around the main event.

Flavorful, fork-cuttable chunks of pork tenderloin are sauteed with meaty portobello mushrooms. The faint sweetness of the dark balsamic vinegar sauce brings out the best in the pork. It's not a lot of meat, but it's more than enough food with two sides, which could be - among others - couscous, grilled vegetables, steamed broccoli or a fine, fresh health slaw made without mayonnaise.

The old Viccino's signature dessert, banana cannelloni, is still on the menu. It's more Asian than Italian, with the banana nestled in a spring roll wrapper and deep-fried. The result is a crisp, flaky skin and hot, soft fruit, a nice contrast to the ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Neo Viccino also has a berry tart with pastry cream and a thick cookie crust, but my favorite is the triple chocolate truffle cake, for once not overwhelmingly chocolately, but balanced between chocolate and yellow cake, chocolate and white chocolate mousse. It was wonderfully fresh, and had that virtue of a great after-dinner dessert: It seemed light, even though you knew it wasn't.
If you liked the food when it was Viccino's Bistro and don't demand huge portions, you'll like the food now that it's Neo Viccino. (What's not to like, when prices are actually lower?) And if you weren't eating there before because it didn't have enough style, check out the clean-lined contemporary renovation.
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Super Bowl XLI at XS

2007-01-29T14:18:00.000-05:00

Sunday February 4th - Kickoff 6pm
Super Bowl XLI at XS
Bears vs Colts

$1 off drinks & $1 sushi

XS Weekly Specials - Jan 25th through Jan 28th

2007-01-25T15:04:00.000-05:00

Dinner Specials Available Th-Sa 5 till close

Drink of the Day:

Lava Flow
Captain Morgan spiced rum, Malibu and
pineapple juice with a splash of grenadine…9

Soup:
Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp…4

Appetizer:
Home-made Seafood Dumpling
Four pieces of home-made dumpling stuffed
with salmon, shrimp, baby bok choy and
spring onion …5

Entrée:
Curry Duck
Duck breast with curry seasoning served with
coconut rice and Brussels sprouts…11

Maki:
Traffic Light
A California roll topped with tuna, yellowtail
and avocado garnished with red, yellow
and green tobiko..8pc…12

Dessert:
Lemon Tart
Tart with a lemon curd filling lightened with
cream garnished with strawberries…5

XS Wins BALTIMORE'S BEST SUSHI 2007 - Cityguide

2007-01-23T14:45:00.000-05:00

Baltimore's Best Sushi 2007 - CityGuide
http://cityguide.aol.com/baltimore/bestsushi

XS, the newest restaurant in the Jay's empire that dominates half a North Charles Street block, delivers the excess its unusual moniker promises. Luckily for the hungry and thirsty, this excess comes in the form of choices and ambience, not lofty prices and foo-foo attitudes. Cathedral ceilings, exposed brick and ductwork and lots of silvery accents lend a hip feel to this twin-level eatery, where breakfast is served all day long, sushi is lovingly prepared before your eyes, specialty coffee drinks will start or get you through your day, and potent potables are a perfect quarry before or after a night at the symphony, opera or theater. Who doesn't love quiche, Belgian waffles, triple-thick French toast, hotcakes, eggs or omelets -- and at XS, you can indulge this craving whenever the mood strikes. Enjoy Columbian decaf, mocha java, French roast or Costa Rican blends; mochas, lattes, cappuccino and espresso are also available. Eat at the sushi bar, or take treats upstairs to the quaint dining room. Sushi and sashimi come in single-piece orders or tapas-like plates, and noodle and rice dishes are offered. Paninis, wraps, salads, tempura dishes and pastry/muffin treats round out the eclectic menu. -- Pete Kerzel

Neo Viccino Monday Extended Happy Hour & College Night

2007-01-23T14:09:00.000-05:00

Mondays @ Neo Viccino
5pm to 11pm

$10 Large Pizzas

$6 Pitchers of Draft

$2.50 Bottles

10% off anything on the regular menu with a student ID

A Few Rave Reviews of XS

2007-01-23T12:35:00.000-05:00

Taken from the review site www.Yelp.com
XS reviews HERE

Eric P. Reviews Written: 178
08/02/2006
I alternate between being liking X S and being terrified of it. It tries to be so much -- diner, coffee shop, sushi bar, club, and more... -- and generally succeeds.The name certainly does sum it up: X S (excess)

Rob H. Reviews Written: 15
08/09/2006
Good consistent food from this "finer diner." Although I have to say I was very underwhelmed by the sushi. Everything else that I have had has been consistently good, including the service.

Josiah L. Reviews Written: 115
08/01/2006
great sushi, dj, and they close late! its good to know that i can go there after drinking in the mt.vernon neighbourhood and have some decent sushi.

XS Special Menu - Available Jan 18th - Jan 20th

2007-01-20T13:18:00.000-05:00

Dinner Specials Available Th-Sa 5 till close

Drink of the Day:
007
Stoli Orange, Orange juice and sprite…9

Soup:
Mussel and Shrimp Ginger Soup…4

Appetizer:
Crispy Calamari
Fried calamari served with sweet chili
sauce…6

Entrée:
Seafood Paella
Asian seafood paella with scallops, shrimp
red snapper, jasmine rice, shitake
mushroom and bacon bits…10

Maki:
Jumbo Roll
A sushi roll twice the regular size and stuffed
with crabmeat, cucumber and avocado
topped with orange tobiko..8pc…12

Dessert:
Crispy Treat
Home-made rice crispy treat made with butter,
marshmallow, vanilla and rice crispy…3.5

XS DJ Schedule - Winter 06-07

2007-01-17T01:53:00.000-05:00