When Shira Lazar went behind the counter at Schwartz's Deli in Montreal, it got us craving some overstuffed pastrami sandwiches and potato latkes with applesauce. So this week Jaunted is taking a look at the Best Jewish Delis in the World. Got your own suggestion for tasty goody delis? Let us know.
If there's one thing we've learned in researching our best Jewish delis series, it's that there are a boatload of genuine delis in places you wouldn't necessarily expect. So if you think everywhere between Katz's and Langer's is just deli flyover country, think again.
One such institution with an extremely devout following is Shapiro's, which opened way back in 1905 in Indianapolis. Unlike its coastal cousins, this deli is known more for its corned beef than its pastrami. Of course, the concept is not that different—hot, salty meat, sliced thin and piled high on rye, plus mustard, cheese and a pickle to boot.
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The latkes and kosher franks also get rave reviews, while old-timers will be happy to see they've still got items like baked tongue and creamed herring, and there are even a few nods to the Gentiles, with some Midwest comfort food like meatloaf, spaghetti and meatballs, and mac 'n cheese. (Note: If you go here and order spaghetti, you are officially ex-communicated from the deli-loving world.)
Well, we know we've missed about 10,000 people's favorite delis, so let us know, what's your favorite Jewish deli in the world?
Related Stories:
· Shapiro's [Official Site]
· The Best Jewish Delis in the World:: Katz's in New York [Jaunted]
· The Best Jewish Delis in the World:: Chicago's Ashkenaz [Jaunted]
[Photo: Paul Goyette]
