Taste of New York Local Legends Box

• Package ships with dry ice, may thaw during transit.
• Dry ice may thaw during transit.
• Do not remove dry ice with bare hands.
• Upon arrival:
  • Store pizzas in the freezer.
  • Store Pastrami and Rye Bread in the fridge or freezer.
  • Store Mustard in the refrigerator.
  • Store Cheesecake in the refrigerator or in the freezer.
  • Store Bagels in the freezer.
  • Store Black & White Cookies at room temperature.
  • Pizzas may be kept in the freezer for up to 1 month.
  • Pastrami and Rye Bread may be stored for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 60 days in the freezer.
  • Mustard can be stored in the refrigerator until its “Best Used By” date.
  • Cheesecakes last up to 5 days in the refrigerator (in an airtight container) or up to 6 months in the freezer.
  • Bagels can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 8 days, or up to 6 months in the freezer.

To Serve

Pizza

• Preheat oven to 415°F.
• Remove pizza from freezer and discard bag (do not let pizza thaw for more than 7-10 minutes prior to placing in the oven, it should still feel frozen when it goes in).
• Heat one pie at a time by placing directly on the middle rack (lower rack for extra crispy pizza) and bake for 5-6 minutes.
• Carefully rotate the pie with a pair of tongs or spatula and continue baking for another 5-6 minutes (or until the crust is hot and the cheese is bubbling all around).
• Remove from the oven.
• Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Pastrami

• Defrost pastrami and rye bread if frozen.
• Allow bread to sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Layer pastrami on rye bread slices, dividing evenly and top with mustard as desired.

Cheesecake

• Defrost cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight.
• Leave on counter for 3-4 hours prior to serving.
• Slice and enjoy!

Bagels

• When ready to bake your bagels, defrost on the counter for up to 5 minutes.
• Pre-heat your oven to 430°F.
• Run your bagel under water for a few seconds on each side to refresh it, then place on a baking sheet.
• Bake 10 minutes, Look for a golden brown crust when ready and increase time based on your oven. You can flip halfway through for even baking.
• Cool slightly before you slice and try with your favorite toppings. Toasting is not necessary, it would be a shanda!

Black & White Cookies

• Allow cookies to sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours before enjoying.