A Reuben is corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on rye bread, grilled so that the cheese melts. A lot of delis have it, but you'll never see it as a kosher Jewish deli because it combines meat and dairy, which is against the kosher laws.
Most delis in the U.S. are Jewish or Italian, but there are also German, Greek, and even Vietnamese delis.
Pastrami sandwiches are my favorite sandwich but it's got to be done right! In California they always gave us loads of meat but you eat half the meat before you touch the rest of the sandwich itself! I'm glad I'm watching this right before I eat dinner at almost 3:30 a.m.. lol
I think delis are more of a northern thing. Here where I live in NC, there's 1 deli. The rest are just Subways, Jimmy Johns, and Quiznos. And I wouldn't classify those as a deli. What I wouldn't give for some of those to come this way.
The best thing about a drive down the shore was a stop at a diner for breakfast. 🍳 It made getting up in the dark worthwhile. 😅 They mentioned 4th Street but not Hymie’s. 🤷♀️
Diners are often associated with Greek immigrant communities in the USA. That’s part of why you see them more prevalently in some areas, and less in other areas.
I grew up in Massachusetts and we had many great Jewish delis. I didn't realize how special they were until I moved to New Mexico and started craving those foods I grew up with: knishes, matzo ball soup, kugel, reuben on rye, fresh bagels (boiled-type), and most of all those delicious brined pickles. There was no where in NM that had a similar deli, nothing compared whatsoever. Now I've been in San Antonio, TX a few years and am elated that we have an authenticate NY Jewish deli called Max & Louie's New York Diner. It has met and exceeded all my expectations. The staff are wonderful and friendly (it is Texas!) and the food is every bit as good as what I remember. They have an enormous menu and lots of seating. If you're ever in San Antonio, please give them a shot. You won't be disappointed!
Back in the day a lot more Jews ate kosher (strict dietary laws regarding food — for cleanliness/safety) — for example no dairy with meat. You'll find some delis have cheese choices on the sandwiches — so not traditionally kosher. Italian delis are definitely not kosher.
Delicatessen–Jewish? Yes, very. Every ethnic group in this country brought its food with it. Each group contained hard-working mothers who appreciated not having to cook every single day, and hungry family members who enjoyed good food. Why not sell to your friends and neighbors? It is the culinary story of America.
Main difference between Jewish and Italian dishes? No pork in the former–not kosher. No shellfish, either–not kosher. Italy? Pork is by far the main meat.
Eat a sandwich for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Katz's is really good. Do half pastrami, half corned beef. A good New Jersey Diner chain would shut down every single iHop and Waffle House in a matter of weeks. People don't understand what they're missing. Delicatessens originated in Germany and were brought to the States by Jewish immigrants.
New Jersey is the diner capital of the USA. I’m in Virginia and I drive up to Jersey once in a while just for a diner spree cuz there’s nothing like it in other states
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A Rueben around the south west uses corned beef. Not sure if it’s different around the states
I’m with Gaynor, that video made me hungry! 😋
A Reuben is corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on rye bread, grilled so that the cheese melts. A lot of delis have it, but you'll never see it as a kosher Jewish deli because it combines meat and dairy, which is against the kosher laws.
Most delis in the U.S. are Jewish or Italian, but there are also German, Greek, and even Vietnamese delis.
Pastrami sandwiches are my favorite sandwich but it's got to be done right! In California they always gave us loads of meat but you eat half the meat before you touch the rest of the sandwich itself! I'm glad I'm watching this right before I eat dinner at almost 3:30 a.m.. lol
Philadelphia has loads of great deli’s
I think delis are more of a northern thing. Here where I live in NC, there's 1 deli. The rest are just Subways, Jimmy Johns, and Quiznos. And I wouldn't classify those as a deli. What I wouldn't give for some of those to come this way.
The best thing about a drive down the shore was a stop at a diner for breakfast.
🍳 It made getting up in the dark worthwhile. 😅 They mentioned 4th Street but not Hymie’s. 🤷♀️
Slymans in Cleveland is fantastic. Some of the best corned beef I've ever had.
I'm from New Jersey just over the bridge from Philadelphia and nothing like a pastrami sandwich on a rye bread with a Russian dressing 😋🤤
Diners are often associated with Greek immigrant communities in the USA. That’s part of why you see them more prevalently in some areas, and less in other areas.
You guys can come back to America we will accept you back with open arms😅
I grew up in Massachusetts and we had many great Jewish delis. I didn't realize how special they were until I moved to New Mexico and started craving those foods I grew up with: knishes, matzo ball soup, kugel, reuben on rye, fresh bagels (boiled-type), and most of all those delicious brined pickles. There was no where in NM that had a similar deli, nothing compared whatsoever. Now I've been in San Antonio, TX a few years and am elated that we have an authenticate NY Jewish deli called Max & Louie's New York Diner. It has met and exceeded all my expectations. The staff are wonderful and friendly (it is Texas!) and the food is every bit as good as what I remember. They have an enormous menu and lots of seating. If you're ever in San Antonio, please give them a shot. You won't be disappointed!
One of the reasons why I love living in Chicago. Can’t imagine living in a place without deli’s or diners.
Back in the day a lot more Jews ate kosher (strict dietary laws regarding food — for cleanliness/safety) — for example no dairy with meat. You'll find some delis have cheese choices on the sandwiches — so not traditionally kosher. Italian delis are definitely not kosher.
Zaftig means chubby in Yiddish! I think Old English cheese soup refers not to the country, but to the spreadable cheese sold in tubs.
Delicatessen–Jewish? Yes, very. Every ethnic group in this country brought its food with it. Each group contained hard-working mothers who appreciated not having to cook every single day, and hungry family members who enjoyed good food. Why not sell to your friends and neighbors? It is the culinary story of America.
Main difference between Jewish and Italian dishes? No pork in the former–not kosher. No shellfish, either–not kosher. Italy? Pork is by far the main meat.
Kinda bummed they didn't include Epic Deli in McHenry, IL. It's truly an experience.
I'm from NJ ur so right brother regent diner
Eat a sandwich for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Katz's is really good. Do half pastrami, half corned beef. A good New Jersey Diner chain would shut down every single iHop and Waffle House in a matter of weeks. People don't understand what they're missing. Delicatessens originated in Germany and were brought to the States by Jewish immigrants.
For me there is only one KATZ. Lower east side
New Jersey is the diner capital of the USA. I’m in Virginia and I drive up to Jersey once in a while just for a diner spree cuz there’s nothing like it in other states
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