Monthly Archives: February 2010

Changes in the Deli. “What kind of a Jewish Deli is this?”

Can the Jewish Deli change?
Or must it always stay the same to be good and authentic?
Anthony Bourdain opposes change in the Deli in this video shot at Katz’s Deli in New York. It’s a classic refrain of Deli Mavens.
Here are some changes to Deli that Saul’s has made over the years. They’ve been a bit [...]

Is the HUGE pastrami sandwich killing the deli?

Many beloved delis have disappeared over the last few decades.
Believe it or not, the huge pastrami sandwich is a big reason why. It is no longer a profitable business model.
Here’s an excerpt from Save the Deli by David Sax that demonstrates this point:
Pastrami is most commonly made from a cut of beef known as [...]