Comments on: Corned Beef Battle of the Midwest http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/ Dedicated to the preservation of all salted and cured Judaic meats Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:40:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Joan Ginsberg http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40554 Joan Ginsberg Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:16:23 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40554 Sy Ginsberg also makes the corned beef sold at Vienna Cleveland and Corky and Lenny's. It's hardly a contest! Sy Ginsberg's Corned Beef. (Okay, I am just a teensy bit biased.) Sy Ginsberg also makes the corned beef sold at Vienna Cleveland and Corky and Lenny’s. It’s hardly a contest!

Sy Ginsberg’s Corned Beef. (Okay, I am just a teensy bit biased.)

]]> By: Pastrami Joe's http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40555 Pastrami Joe's Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40555 We have been selling Sy Ginsberg Pastrami and Corned Beef at our stores for the past 6 years. The customers love it and so do we. Thanks Sy for being a Midwest kind of guy... We have been selling Sy Ginsberg Pastrami and Corned Beef at our stores for the past 6 years. The customers love it and so do we.
Thanks Sy for being a Midwest kind of guy…

]]> By: bob groden http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40556 bob groden Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:13:37 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40556 What about the Breadbasket in Southfield, MI? Zingerman's best next to Breadbasket in Detroit, beats Corky and Lenny's in Cleveland. Have lived in Detroit, Chicago and now Cleveland. Cannot comment on Chicago. What about the Breadbasket in Southfield, MI?

Zingerman’s best next to Breadbasket in Detroit, beats Corky and Lenny’s in Cleveland.
Have lived in Detroit, Chicago and now Cleveland. Cannot comment on Chicago.

]]> By: Gary Zakem http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40559 Gary Zakem Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:18:53 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40559 Way to go Sy. All of the best in the Midwest is.................................YOURS! Gary, the new guy in Cincy Way to go Sy. All of the best in the Midwest is……………………………YOURS!

Gary, the new guy in Cincy

]]> By: Joan E. Ginsberg http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40560 Joan E. Ginsberg Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:46:28 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40560 Bob Groden: Sy Ginsberg also makes all of the corned beef sold at all of the Bread Basket stores so in essence you are "voting" in favor of Sy Ginsberg Corned Beef. Sy also sells to Kaufman's in Chicago; I SAID there was no contest! :-D Sy is very shy about blowing his own horn so I am doing it for him. Joan Bob Groden:

Sy Ginsberg also makes all of the corned beef sold at all of the Bread Basket stores so in essence you are “voting” in favor of Sy Ginsberg Corned Beef. Sy also sells to Kaufman’s in Chicago; I SAID there was no contest! :-D

Sy is very shy about blowing his own horn so I am doing it for him.

Joan

]]> By: Ben Zion http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40564 Ben Zion Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:08:19 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40564 I divide my life between Indianapolis and Louisville. Indy has Shapiro's, a good but not great deli (although the fact that it's been around for about a century tells you something). Louisville, which in my opinion has a much more vibrant Jewish scene (even though it's only half the size of Indy), literally has NO good delis! Shameful. Louisvillians are reduced to shopping at the one Kroger market which carries some kosher foods - commonly referred to by the locals as the "kosher Kroger." I'm originally from L.A., and frankly, the scene here is a drag. That goodness that Chicago is "only" four hours away. Sigh. I divide my life between Indianapolis and Louisville.

Indy has Shapiro’s, a good but not great deli (although the fact that it’s been around for about a century tells you something). Louisville, which in my opinion has a much more vibrant Jewish scene (even though it’s only half the size of Indy), literally has NO good delis! Shameful. Louisvillians are reduced to shopping at the one Kroger market which carries some kosher foods - commonly referred to by the locals as the “kosher Kroger.” I’m originally from L.A., and frankly, the scene here is a drag. That goodness that Chicago is “only” four hours away. Sigh.

]]> By: Plays With Food http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40581 Plays With Food Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:11:16 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40581 Cleveland: Mister Brisket makes the best pastrami, and is tied with Slyman's for best corned beef, in this ex-New Yorker's opinion. Corky & Lenny - beh meh. Jack's is actually also pretty good, but not quite as good as the other two. Cleveland: Mister Brisket makes the best pastrami, and is tied with Slyman’s for best corned beef, in this ex-New Yorker’s opinion. Corky & Lenny - beh meh. Jack’s is actually also pretty good, but not quite as good as the other two.

]]> By: TooTall for my kitchen http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40603 TooTall for my kitchen Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:38:05 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40603 While you [David] did name a few Detroit delis, I think you left out a few important names in the neighborhood. Most importantly, Sara's and Unique Kosher, which are the only two kosher delicatessens in the area. Also, Plaza Deli (which makes incredible rye bread and is located next to the best seven-layer cake bakery). While you [David] did name a few Detroit delis, I think you left out a few important names in the neighborhood.

Most importantly, Sara’s and Unique Kosher, which are the only two kosher delicatessens in the area. Also, Plaza Deli (which makes incredible rye bread and is located next to the best seven-layer cake bakery).

]]> By: Deli Lover http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40618 Deli Lover Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:38:36 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40618 And don't forget Onion Roll Deli in Royal Oak, MI? Small place but the food is out of this world. And you can actually talk to the owners any time you'd like. And don’t forget Onion Roll Deli in Royal Oak, MI?
Small place but the food is out of this world. And you can actually talk to the owners any time you’d like.

]]> By: Brian Shapiro http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40621 Brian Shapiro Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:21:01 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40621 Clearly, the author is not a Maven given that the most famous and still family owned 4th generation Deli was not in the book. Shapiro's in Indy. WWW.shapiros.com Many of the delis that were mentioned simply steam or reheat pre cooked corned beef. BOO! Clearly, the author is not a Maven given that the most famous and still family owned 4th generation Deli was not in the book. Shapiro’s in Indy. WWW.shapiros.com
Many of the delis that were mentioned simply steam or reheat pre cooked corned beef. BOO!

]]> By: I Love Deli's http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40624 I Love Deli's Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:18:58 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40624 Shapiro's in Indy has the best corned beef in America. Not only is it cooked perfectly, they pile it high between the best rye bread. I have to agree that the author definetely left out one of the best. Shapiro’s in Indy has the best corned beef in America. Not only is it cooked perfectly, they pile it high between the best rye bread. I have to agree that the author definetely left out one of the best.

]]> By: Tracy http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40629 Tracy Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:00:23 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40629 Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis has been voted one of the Top 10 Deli's in America by USA Today. Things like this happen for a reason! Shapiro’s Deli in Indianapolis has been voted one of the Top 10 Deli’s in America by USA Today. Things like this happen for a reason!

]]> By: Deli Expert http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40669 Deli Expert Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:29:30 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40669 I have been eating at Jewish deli's since birth. There is nothing better than Shapiro's Deli in Indianapolis. The corned beef and pastrami is the best in the world. If you want the best Reuben you have to go to Shapiro's. I have been eating at Jewish deli’s since birth. There is nothing better than Shapiro’s Deli in Indianapolis. The corned beef and pastrami is the best in the world. If you want the best Reuben you have to go to Shapiro’s.

]]> By: I Love Shapiro's http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40680 I Love Shapiro's Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:20:23 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40680 My grandparents, parents, and now my family eat at Shapiro's. It is the BEST Jewish Deli around. My grandparents, parents, and now my family eat at Shapiro’s. It is the BEST Jewish Deli around.

]]> By: Pastramiking http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40706 Pastramiking Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:17:02 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40706 I heard Perry's in Chicago was excellent. I've been to the Manny's satellite in Midway airport, best layover I ever had!!! I heard Perry’s in Chicago was excellent. I’ve been to the Manny’s satellite in Midway airport, best layover I ever had!!!

]]> By: Randy http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40728 Randy Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:39:07 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40728 Gotta go with Shapiros on this one. You just can't get a better corned beef sandwich. Their rye bread is the best. Gotta go with Shapiros on this one. You just can’t get a better corned beef sandwich. Their rye bread is the best.

]]> By: Mitch http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40900 Mitch Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:26:02 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40900 The Breadbasket was MUCH better a couple of years ago, before it was sold to new owners. For me, the best deli left in the metro Detroit area is the Stage, run by the same family (the Goldberg's) that started it 50 years ago. It's no Ben & George's or Sol's, but, then again, there are no Ben & George's or Sol's anymore, at least around here. As for the Onion Roll, sorry, the food's O.K., but it just seems to be a place that sells corned beef and pastrami on onion rolls, not a deli The Breadbasket was MUCH better a couple of years ago, before it was sold to new owners. For me, the best deli left in the metro Detroit area is the Stage, run by the same family (the Goldberg’s) that started it 50 years ago. It’s no Ben & George’s or Sol’s, but, then again, there are no Ben & George’s or Sol’s anymore, at least around here. As for the Onion Roll, sorry, the food’s O.K., but it just seems to be a place that sells corned beef and pastrami on onion rolls, not a deli

]]> By: Mitch http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40901 Mitch Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:32:30 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-40901 For me, the Breadbasket was a much better deli several years ago, before being sold to the current owners. I think the best deli in the metro Detroit area is the Stage, still run by the same family (the Goldberg's) for the past 50 years. It ain't Ben & George's or Sol's, but, then again, there ain't any Ben & George's or Sol's anymore. As for the Onion Roll, the food's O.K., but I'm not sure that just because a place sells a corned beef or pastrami sandwich on an onion roll that it qualifies as a deli. And none of these places have the ambience of, say, Coleman's in Toronto, which screams deli when you walk in. For me, the Breadbasket was a much better deli several years ago, before being sold to the current owners. I think the best deli in the metro Detroit area is the Stage, still run by the same family (the Goldberg’s) for the past 50 years. It ain’t Ben & George’s or Sol’s, but, then again, there ain’t any Ben & George’s or Sol’s anymore. As for the Onion Roll, the food’s O.K., but I’m not sure that just because a place sells a corned beef or pastrami sandwich on an onion roll that it qualifies as a deli. And none of these places have the ambience of, say, Coleman’s in Toronto, which screams deli when you walk in.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-41409 Elizabeth Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:34:13 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-41409 As a lifelong Detroiter, I grew up on Ben and George's. I find the sandwiches and new pickles at Bread Basket to be closest but the quality there is inconsistent, it's always decent flavor and huge portion but sometimes it's too chewy. The potato salad at Stars is the closest and to die for but I am not as into Stars corned beef and limited choice options. The Stage has horrible service and is overpriced (although the one at the food court at Somerset Collection is 7 bucks for a sammie compared to 11 and just as good). Zingermans is outrageously priced and in my opinion nothing special (there other sammies are better like BBQ chicken, brisket and Montreal smoked meats). Steve's deli again is outrageously priced but decent to great depending on day, the pastrami is better than the corned beef there though. Bodes in Plymouth is respectable and cheap but it's hard to turn down the hash there to get a sandwich (get that hash!). I had a wretched experience at Deli Unique i do not want to elaborate on because it was gross and have not been back since. As a lifelong Detroiter, I grew up on Ben and George’s. I find the sandwiches and new pickles at Bread Basket to be closest but the quality there is inconsistent, it’s always decent flavor and huge portion but sometimes it’s too chewy. The potato salad at Stars is the closest and to die for but I am not as into Stars corned beef and limited choice options. The Stage has horrible service and is overpriced (although the one at the food court at Somerset Collection is 7 bucks for a sammie compared to 11 and just as good). Zingermans is outrageously priced and in my opinion nothing special (there other sammies are better like BBQ chicken, brisket and Montreal smoked meats). Steve’s deli again is outrageously priced but decent to great depending on day, the pastrami is better than the corned beef there though. Bodes in Plymouth is respectable and cheap but it’s hard to turn down the hash there to get a sandwich (get that hash!). I had a wretched experience at Deli Unique i do not want to elaborate on because it was gross and have not been back since.

]]> By: rob http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-48878 rob Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:07:09 +0000 http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/08/12/corned-beef-battle-of-the-midwest/#comment-48878 The Star Deli of Southfield is THE BEST in the midwest and possibly the entire country. I have been to Shapiro's, Corky and Lenny's, and Manny's, along with many others. We have at least 5 or 6 delis in the Detroit area that blow these guys away! The Star Deli of Southfield is THE BEST in the midwest and possibly the entire country. I have been to Shapiro’s, Corky and Lenny’s, and Manny’s, along with many others. We have at least 5 or 6 delis in the Detroit area that blow these guys away!

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