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A few years back (a decade?) our go-to place was the Stage Deli for a delicious pastrami sandwich (even at $17.99). I was appalled when they closed it. To my mind the Carnegie deli was never a good substitute but now even that is closed. Then we found Ben's Best on Queens Boulevard, Rego Park a good second best to the Stage, and 3 bucks less. But Rego Park is a schlepp for a sandwich, especially now that our Rego Park friend has died.
We found a new place, TAL BAGELS, 333 East 86th St.,between Second and First, North side.
Their deal is Pastrami or Corned beef on bagel or rye, WITH a bowl of soup for $10.95 after 1:30PM until closing.
Their IMMENSE sandwiches (one sandwich for 2 people is probably enough, or bring half home for lunch next day) are as good or better than the Stage. The pastrami was nice and greasy, piled high and absolutely delicious. Next time we will do the corn beef.
We tried both pea and lentil soups...both delicious.
I see there are three or four Tal Bagels in Manhattan, but the others cannot possibly beat the 86th St, location.
Order your sandwich on rye; on a bagel you would need a jaw the size of an alligator's to get a proper bite. Pastrami and rye were made for each other: like Romeo and Juliette.
Last edited by Kefir King; 12-02-2017 at 06:53 AM..
TAL on 86th is awesome for bagels, lox, etc... never considered doing a pastrami on rye there.
Good option in that neighborhood is Pastrami Queen on Lexington. That's 1B next to my 1A which is Ben's Best. Can't beat Ben's Best especially for the price.
KATZ is fun for the experience once in a while but out of all the pricey jewish delis they seem to nickle and dime you the most
I'm sorry, but Katz's sucks. The last time I was there it was awful and the faces of the tourists who had just shelled out like $50 for lard slices on stale bread made me angry. The prices are out of control, the meat and bread were all dry, and the only good thing was the bowl of chicken soup.
Oh, and the bathroom was unacceptable and it was freezing.
There was a Jewish deli right on 231st between Broadway and Godwin Terrace in Kingsbridge. I think it was called Loesner's Deli or something. Little dark whole in the wall. Vestige of when the area was more Jewish. This was 5 years ago, so I'd be suprised if they are still open. Anyhow they made some the best pastrami on rye sandwichs and great half sour pickles
Can't understand why the Carnegie closed. They owned the building so a landlord couldn't force them out as was the case with the Stage Deli.
I also don't see the point of piling 10, 12, 16 or more ounces of meat on a sandwich- so much that you can't open your jaw wide enough to bite into it, not to mention the outrageous prices, which bear no relationship to the actual food costs. And gluttony is not a virtue.
If you're ever in Philly and hanker for a great corned beef or pastrami sandwich, try the "Famous 4th Street Deli." You have your choice of a regular sandwich or "zaftig."
A few years back (a decade?) our go-to place was the Stage Deli for a delicious pastrami sandwich (even at $17.99). I was appalled when they closed it. To my mind the Carnegie deli was never a good substitute but now even that is closed. Then we found Ben's Best on Queens Boulevard, Rego Park a good second best to the Stage, and 3 bucks less. But Rego Park is a schlepp for a sandwich, especially now that our Rego Park friend has died.
We found a new place, TAL BAGELS, 333 East 86th St.,between Second and First, North side.
Their deal is Pastrami or Corned beef on bagel or rye, WITH a bowl of soup for $10.95 after 1:30PM until closing.
Their IMMENSE sandwiches (one sandwich for 2 people is probably enough, or bring half home for lunch next day) are as good or better than the Stage. The pastrami was nice and greasy, piled high and absolutely delicious. Next time we will do the corn beef.
We tried both pea and lentil soups...both delicious.
I see there are three or four Tal Bagels in Manhattan, but the others cannot possibly beat the 86th St, location.
Order your sandwich on rye; on a bagel you would need a jaw the size of an alligator's to get a proper bite. Pastrami and rye were made for each other: like Romeo and Juliette.
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