Comic Strips, Woodro, Sandwich Competitions, and Deli Arts
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009Lots to discuss today, so let’s bring out the mixed bag.
1. Kenny and Zuke’s gets a appearance in the online comic strip Squid Row.
Too bad they didn’t order the pastrami.
2. A great review of the Woodro Kosher Deli, in Hewlett, NY by Jeff Eats, a Florida Deli maven.
Let me make this review real simple…this joint, which has been in business for something like 50 years, makes some of the best “kosher-deli” stuff that I have ever eaten. The Woodro which seats something like 150, has a menu packed with appetizers, sandwiches and meat-chicken entrees. A recent “taste-test” had me sampling this joint’s brisket, pastrami, corned beef…not to mention, potato knish, hawaiian chicken salad, matzoh ball soup and roast chicken. Everything and I do mean everything, was absolutely dynamite. (more…)
Pre-Order the Book!
Friday, July 3rd, 2009It’s time to put your money where your mouth is folks, and start pre-ordering copies of Save the Deli, which you can do via this site now.
The publisher has set up a sales page, for both the Canadian and US editions (same book, different cover), which will soon be improved with better graphics and ads on the redesigned homepage here. (more…)
Richman ain’t pleased with Katz’s
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
As the biggest, oldest, and best known deli in New York, America, and the world, Katz’s deli is more than simply a restaurant. It is a status symbol, a legend, an enigma.
It is the deli by which many others judge themselves. I can’t tell you the number of times deli owners says “we’re just as good as Katz’s” or “we’re trying to capture the spirit of Katz’s”. It’s so big, so bright, and so overwhelming to all five senses, that it’s impossible to match.
But does it hold up? Yes, the pastrami is universally acknowledged as excellent, as are the hot dogs, but what about the other stuff on the menu.
GQ food writer, and deli aficionado Alan Richman set out to test this, initially as a tribute to the great deli. The result: To say Richman was less than impressed is an understatement. He was positively outraged. Here’s a look at Richman’s takedown.
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