Latest Pastrami News
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Not sure anyone reads this section any more, but I just came across this piece about two new sources for pastrami in the city and thought I would share regardless:
http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_d...s_making_lunch_better_one_slice_at_a_time.htm
http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_d...s_making_lunch_better_one_slice_at_a_time.htm
Monk, thanks for revitalizing this thread.
I miss good pastrami like a dead friend.
I was directed to Lido Kosher Deli as a provider of good old fashioned pastrami. I bought a sandwhich, about $12, that must have had a third of a pound of Empire pastrami on it. It was succulent, tender and delicious, and I began to formulate plans to move to Long Beach.
A few weeks later I visited again and had a horrible experience. Since I am a pig at heart I bought two sandwiches ( under $10 each with a coupon) and found that they gave me pastrami so dense with grisle that I couldn't bite it, I had to gnaw my way through it. Too bad it was take out; I imagine they would have apologized and taken it back, but I don't know, the place is now off my list.
I miss good pastrami like a dead friend.
I was directed to Lido Kosher Deli as a provider of good old fashioned pastrami. I bought a sandwhich, about $12, that must have had a third of a pound of Empire pastrami on it. It was succulent, tender and delicious, and I began to formulate plans to move to Long Beach.
A few weeks later I visited again and had a horrible experience. Since I am a pig at heart I bought two sandwiches ( under $10 each with a coupon) and found that they gave me pastrami so dense with grisle that I couldn't bite it, I had to gnaw my way through it. Too bad it was take out; I imagine they would have apologized and taken it back, but I don't know, the place is now off my list.
Dickson's Farmstand, in Chelsea Market—which is, otherwise, a seriously overpriced butcher—serves a remarkably good, pre-made pastrami sandwich on the weekend. It has an old fashioned, home made, crunchy coleslaw on it (vinegar, no mayo) and good, strong mustard. Only problem: it's served stone cold, right out of the fridge. But the quality and taste of the meet makes it worthwhile. You might want to wait at least 1/2 an hour before eating it. It runs around $8 and is normal sized (not Carnegie Deli sized).
which pastrami?
Are you interested in Merrick? Or a different comment?
I can tell you I went to Merrick after years of enjoying the Queens Blvd King; I was looking for a great experience, with the right texture, tenderness, and explode in your mouth flavor I remembered from Queens.
I didn't get it.
Is it a case of flawed memory? Ideals that never really existed? Pastrami not enjoyed at its peak?
I don't know. I can only say that recently I've been happy with Katz's, thrilled with the Carnegie Deli, found an acceptable if not inspirational sandwich at Ben's, and one delicious and one way off at Lido Kosher ( where they serve Empire, I think).
Are you interested in Merrick? Or a different comment?
I can tell you I went to Merrick after years of enjoying the Queens Blvd King; I was looking for a great experience, with the right texture, tenderness, and explode in your mouth flavor I remembered from Queens.
I didn't get it.
Is it a case of flawed memory? Ideals that never really existed? Pastrami not enjoyed at its peak?
I don't know. I can only say that recently I've been happy with Katz's, thrilled with the Carnegie Deli, found an acceptable if not inspirational sandwich at Ben's, and one delicious and one way off at Lido Kosher ( where they serve Empire, I think).