HAPPY HOLIDAYS | Ride x Universal x Zune Giveaway

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To spread that holiday cheer and some added incentive for your shopping mayhem, we've teamed up with the good folks over at Universal for a day of giveaways coming up this Sunday, December 20th at noon in our Bayshore store. 'Cause everyone loves free stuff...The first 100 people will obtain a free Zune trial card along with a copy of the new Ride DVD entitled Along For The Ride, featuring Ride’s international team and their travels throughout the 08/09 season.

Follow Juuso Laivisto and Marco Feichtner as they parade through Europe, Russia, and Scandinavia with the Pirates film crew during the production of "Jolly Roger" while Nico Droz and Corey Noble offer up their skills throughout France and North America. Watch Hana Beaman while shooting with her all women's snowboard crew in "Stance." Mikey Leblanc, Alex Cantin and Darrell Mathes will exhibit their talents during the filming of "Videograss." In addition witness J.J. Thomas, Austin Hironaka and Sam Hulbert during Think Thank Productions’ aptly named “Cool Story."

UPPER PLAYGROUND | New Holiday Arrivals

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W. Coast tee, Unusuowl tee (avail. also in ladies sizes), LongBall tee,
Hell Houndz tee and L.A. Fingers tee

Catching up on the latest releases to drop just in time fo the holidays...
The new graphics include some West Coast love, the all seeing owl, funny man Larry David and a rebel rocker courtesy of Upper Playground and artists Estevan Oriol, Jeremy Fish, David Choe and Denis Kennedy.

Street HeART Exhibition & SAUCE Anniversary | Post Wrap Up

Thanks to all who came out to support last Thursday night for the Street HeART exhibition and our anniversary celebration. Time to celebrate another 15 years! After many months working in conjunction with the Guardian Brain Foundation, we finally opened our upstairs gallery space in Huntington. Hosted by Ivan (UAF), beats by Nick Pepe and the help of 22 artists, we are currently featuring 40 pieces of artwork for sale. Works featured are from local, NYC and the Netherlands. Artists on deck include: Sauce's own Rudy, Tony Memento, Brooklyn based Mike Perry, Darrin Umboh, Lennard Schuurmans, Staynice, Zeptonn (Shop Around), legendary writers Poem and ROS, Eric Ziobrowski, Such (SWK), Pheos and many more. Special shout to Steven owner of The Eatery @ Tullulahs for the good eats, Blue Point and Berentzen for keeping us properly hydrated. We then kept things sauced thanks to the Artful Dodger to celebrate our milestone. The crowd was treated to classics courtesy of Dennis Fernando, Darren DeGeroge and Rob James! Be sure to swing on by- peep the images below. Thanks to everyone for supporting a cause that is bigger than themselves.

COMING UP| Sauce Anniversary Party! & Street HeART Exhibition & Art Sale

It is hard to believe that we will be turing 16 years old soon. Things were a lot different back in '93. We made it through the first 15 years...time write the next chapter! To celebrate this momentous feat, we will be hosting a not to be missed party Thursday, DEC. 3rd Be sure to join us as DJs Darren DeGeorge, Rob James and Dennis Fernando will be playing a bevy of beats, breaks, classics and more. Sponsorship giveaways throughout the night. You don't want to miss this!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Date: Thursday, DEC. 3rd
Starts: 10:30pm
Location: The Artful Dodger- 30 New St., Huntington Village
Door: $5.00, 21 and over
DJs: Dennis Fernando, Rob James & Darren De George all night long!
Giveaways throughout the night!

...And now something for all you creative folks out there. We've teamed up with the good people over at the The Guardian Brain this holiday season to present the first ever Street HeART exhibition and art sale to help raise awareness of brain trauma and cancer related diagnosis. The works of 22 artists will be featured and for SALE, both local and international spanning from NYC to the Netherlands. We are proud to announce that 100% of all donations and the sale of the art will go to the Guardian Brain, which will help both adults, children and their families who cannot afford medical care, counseling as well as the daily neccesities that help to make their lives a little easier through these tough times. Original street art will be featured in a variety of mediums that will include: Limited prints, canvas, sculptures and one of a kind skate deck creations.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Date: Starts Friday, DEC. 4th
Location: Special Sauce, Huntington- 303 Main Street, 11743
For info: 631.673.2838

NEW ARRIVAL | NIKE SB NOVEMBER RELEASE

With much anticipation the November releases from Nike SB have arrived and almost gone in one full sweep. Before we had the chance to post up news about the much talked about and wanted "Gucci's", was as quick as they sold. There is still a small run left over at both our Bayshore and Huntington locations. Get 'em before they are gone forever. We have to admit that the colorway does stay true to the iconic brand.



Now, if you weren't able to cop your Gucci's, SB has also released the new "HUF" Blazer. Available in both a white and black colorway, the clean cut blazer is offered in a tone on tone swoosh canvas style, very reminicent to the "Chuck Taylor". The November apparel to match should be coming any day now . Stay tuned.

NEW ARRIVAL | SHINGANIST by Usugrow

The Shinganist Fall/Winter '09 collection has just dropped, courtesy of its artist and creator Usugrow- one of our favorites. The release includes these five new amazing graphic designs. Available at our Huntington store location. "Lotus" flower design (2nd from left) available for the ladies.

RECAP | 5x5 Exhibition

A few images...we'll be dropping more shortly.This past Friday 13th we hosted the 5x5 Exhibition at Sauce in Huntington, featuring 20 pieces of diverse artwork on display from artists Candido, Crespo, Edwin Bolta (All in Time), Mikey Stylez, Andy Gallardo and Patrick Keefer. The dismal weather didn't slow things down, as the house was packed. Thank you to everyone who came out to support. A special thanks to Red Bull and Blue Point Brewery for keeping our thirst properly quenched. For those of you who didn't make it don't worry, there's going to be a lot more in store. Be sure to mark your calendars for next Saturday, November 21st, and our upcoming "Street HeART" benefit and Special Sauce 16th Anniversary party. These are two events you are not going to want to miss.


Images: Sarah F.

NIKE SB | November Releases

Greetings to all, its been quite some time since we posted last on here. With the holidays, projects and events we have coming up we've been trying to play a whole lot of catch up. So be sure to keep checking in- say hello. November is in full swing, and includes a shipment from Nike SB with new colorways for: Bruins, PRods, Blazers, 2 colorways of the Janowski and a Dunk High deemed as the "Bloody Gums" pictured above and below. Available at both our Huntington and Bayshore locations. The matching apparel will be dropping shortly. Stay tuned...

NEXT WEEK | 5x5 Art Exhibition

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We've been keeping quiet and on the low planning a few events to drop...starting with this one. Mark your calendar and join us this coming Friday, Novemember 13th at Sauce in Huntington for the 5x5 Exhibition featuring 5 artists and 5 original pieces. For more information visit Chekminus.

NEW ARRIVAL | NIKE SB "BRAIN WRECK"

New Nike SB "Brain Wreck" shipment has just arrived. SB teamed up once again with the artist Todd Bratrud to create his third design following up to the 2006 release of the "Send Helps" and "Bratrud" in 2008. The capsule release will feature the new dunk-hi with grey suede/fuschia santeen tongue, brain stitch lining, and Brain Wreck written on the back heel, a black 5-panel hat with satin lining and matching t-shirt. First come first served. Available at both store locations.

NIKE SB- October Apparel Release

The new Nike SB apparel shipment has arrived just in time to go accordingly with the October footwear release. We save you the time figuring out what to pair up and have done it for you. Full size runs available at both of our locations in Bayshore and Huntington. While supplies last. Stayt tune for more product drops shortly.

COMING UP | HALLOWEEN HELLRAISER II

NIKE SB Snowboarding | Fall '09 Collection

Here's your first look at what's in store from Nike Snowboarding for the upcoming Fall/Winter '09/'10 season. They definately turned it out with these two styles. We're proud to be one of the only retailers to service you in NY and L.I. We just started to receive shipments that include these two styles available just for our ladies. The mens is on it's way.

The Nike Bellevue 3-in-1 Jacket features two layer of brushed flanel fabric, 10,000 mm waterproofing and breathability, fully taped seams, an adjustible hood and RECCO technology. The vest is made out of 2 layer brushed oxford fabric and features 600 goose down insulation to keep you extra warm on those cold days riding. Not only will you be warm, but properly flossed.

Available in the following two colorways: Light Mint and Plum Granite.

NIKE SB | October Release Pack

Get your fill of tricks and treats for this coming Halloween season. Nike SB drops a collection of six new colorways to satisfy your need for some tasty bites. The matching apparel will be landing in both our store locations shortly.

The new DUNK LOW colorway is deemed as the "Undead" which include a zombie graphic insole to keep your heels company. To pay tribute to all things classic, SB releases the "Cookie Monster" DUNK MID along with the newly revamped CLASSICS known as the "Draculas" based off of the eyes from the late and forever great Béla Lugosi. The last set of three include the new colorway release for the BLAZER which we're dropping as the "Bermuda". The new P-ROD3and TRE AD receive new color pops as well. All available at box price at both our store locations in full size runs while they last.

FORUM | "Forever" Premier @ Red Bull Space

We've been on the grind- cooking some delights to drop shortly this coming Novmeber and December. In the meantime we met up with some fam and friends for a night out with Forum Snowboards, to celebrate the release of their "Forever" film this past Friday, October 2nd. held at the Red Bull Space in Soho. A few snaps from the night...we got caught up in some good talks, so not to many flix. Next time. Many thanks to Junior and the RB crew for making things always happen.

NIKE SB | September Releases & Restocks

In case you missed it the first time around, here's your second chance. Available at both our Bayshore and Huntington store locations for both the ladies and gents. Box Price. Get yours...


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Featured from Left to Right
•Black/Red | Dunk High
•Navy/Royal | Zoom Veloce
•"Asparagus" | Dunk Low
•Red/Earth/White | Janowski
•Charcoal/Ceramic | Blzer
•Midnight Navy/Binary Blue | Zoom Air Harbor

The only notable is of the Sub Pop Premium Blazer. Nike SB teamed up with the iconic Seattle based record label to produce the companies signature colorway and hits. For the complete background story visit here.

NEW ARRIVALS | UPPER PLAYGROUND - DURKL HELLZ - STUSSY

This summer (or lack there of) was all about drastic nonsensical temperature change. Fall season is officially here whether we all want to accept it or not. We're kicking off that warm and cozy feeling with the drop of our newest shipments to keep you feeling just right.


We've teamed up with the good folks over at DURKL to offer you their latest FALL '09 collection now available at our store in Huntington Village. Many good things to come from our partnership in the near future with this collective.




The latest prints from Upper Playground have just dropped and include a new Ralph Lauren stylized hoodie, as well as graphics from artist Sam Flores, Usugrow and Saber. The Different Spokes is a notable twist on the "Different Strokes" TV classic font just for all you cyclists with that drop crank philosophy. Available at both our Bayshore and Huntington shops.





We have a whole lot of love for our West Coast peeps at HELLZ. They seem to work effortlessly producing some of the most forward street wear for the ladies. Thanks for all the Sauce love guys! Their new FALL '09 collection entitled "Style Warriors" pays tribute to the warrior in every women with inspiration and prints drawn from Aztec culture. The new capsule includes deconstructed tops, boyfriend tees, leggings, batwing sweater and leggings. Available only at our Huntington Village location.






STUSSY LADIES latest wearables include a throwback style satin bomber, "Cliff Huxtable" inspired knit sweater, scarves, grommet sweaters and vests to adorn yourself in. Available for the ladies in Huntington.