Monthly Archives: February 2010

“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: 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 controversial . . . Smaller sandwiches – [...]

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 on the subject: Pastrami is most commonly made from a cut of beef known [...]