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Get Your Last Meal Here: Hershel’s East Side Deli

Monday, March 29, 2010

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Get Your Last Meal Here: Hershel’s East Side Deli

Steve Safern knew for 20 years that he had a restaurant to open.  When he finally teamed up with college roommate and long-time restaurant man Andy Walsh to open Hershel’s East Side Deli four years ago, the story of the restaurant was actually more than 64 years in the making.  Hershel’s serves a full Kosher-style [...]

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Sandwiches For Lunch At Supper

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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Sandwiches For Lunch At Supper

On a sunny corner of South Street that straddles Washington West and Bella Vista, seemingly miles removed from the blaring car stereos a few blocks to the east, Supper’s new lunch menu boldly re-imagines classic sandwiches with a welcoming, come as you are attitude. Acclaimed Chef Mitch Prensky strives to create “the ultimate version” of [...]

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In A Pickle: David Sax Crusades To Save The Deli

Monday, October 19, 2009

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In A Pickle: David Sax Crusades To Save The Deli

We’re giving away a copy of David Sax’s book Save the Deli: In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish Delicatessen. Read the post to learn how to win! David Sax is our kind of guy. The Canadian born Jewish freelance writer spent the past year or so traveling the globe [...]

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Steel City Special: Primanti Brothers

Monday, June 22, 2009

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Steel City Special: Primanti Brothers

It seems that most sandwiches can be traced back to the Depression-era, created as a quick and easy meal on the cheap. In Pittsburgh, when steel workers needed a hot meal with the little time they had for lunch and dinner, the one-stop shop was run by three brothers named Primanti. The sandwich combines meat, [...]

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The United States Of Sandwiches (Part 1)

Thursday, May 14, 2009

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The United States Of Sandwiches (Part 1)

This isn’t the first time I’ve poured out my sandwich love or written about my theory that they are this country’s first fusion food. You can read some of this previously published material in Esquire and Travel + Leisure. When I am working on a story for Travel + Leisure, it’s my job to hit [...]

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The Kibitz Room: Passionate About Pastrami & Pickles

Monday, May 11, 2009

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The Kibitz Room: Passionate About Pastrami & Pickles

As the name suggests, The Kibitz Room has an informal atmosphere where the deli men crack jokes about as fast as they slice the meat.  And this traditional Jewish deli has a few rules: corned beef, pastrami and brisket are only served hot; there is absolutely no white bread; no French’s yellow mustard; and no [...]

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Harold’s New York Deli: The Greatest Delicatessen On Earth

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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Harold’s New York Deli: The Greatest Delicatessen On Earth

Just off Exit 10 of the New Jersey Turnpike in Edison, NJ lies a sleeping giant called Harold’s New York Deli. The 300 seat restaurant is home to the world’s premiere corned beef and pastrami, served a mile high on bread so fresh it’s delivered four times a day. The “small” sandwiches weigh close to [...]

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