Jewish delis in a pickle

BushyTheBeaver · 02-23-2013, 04:05 AM

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In New York, Jewish delis, which once numbered in the thousands, now total a few dozen. L.A. landmarks are also closed or struggling. Food prices, more restaurant choices are partly to blame.

By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times

February 22, 2013

When Junior's Deli closed in late December, longtime customers lined up for a last, nostalgic nosh at the 53-year-old Westside institution.

But Brian Won's main reaction was "meh."

"The food was unremarkable," said the West Los Angeles IT specialist, 32, who visited to use up a Groupon voucher. "Given that there are so many good places to eat in L.A., I have a really hard time saying yes to that."

Increasing apathy, particularly from younger patrons, has driven traditional Jewish delicatessens from their mid-century pinnacle. The decline seems to be accelerating partly because of health concerns over the schmaltz-spread fare and partly because bagels are now available in every supermarket.

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southparkcpa · 02-23-2013, 07:08 AM

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This is racist. What about the decline of Italian deli's???

GeorgeSauer · 02-23-2013, 08:00 AM

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Growing up in the 60's and 70's in Brooklyn, I always looked forward to good pastrami on rye and a square knish with real deli mustard. There were several delis in every neighborhood.
I was very saddened when the Stage Deli on 7th Ave closed. A part of old NYC is becoming extinct.

FF2® · 02-23-2013, 11:56 AM

It is very sad.

Lets he honest, the food is very unhealthy but my god, it's awesome.

WestCoastOffensive · 02-23-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FF2®

It is very sad.

Lets he honest, the food is very unhealthy but my god, it's awesome.

So, you're saying there's a Chance?

2milehighJet · 02-23-2013, 12:50 PM

"The sea was angry that day my friends"

Carlton · 02-23-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FF2®

Lets he honest, the food is very unhealthy but my god, it's awesome.

FF2®'s epitaph.

WestCoastOffensive · 02-23-2013, 01:02 PM

JetPotato is lurking - let's here from a guy with some real skin in the game.

BushyTheBeaver · 02-23-2013, 01:19 PM

There's a deli in Vernon CT off 84 called Rein's I always mean to try when I'm driving to NY. It's supposed to be pretty good.

FF2® · 02-23-2013, 01:29 PM

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There's a deli in Vernon CT off 84 called Rein's I always mean to try when I'm driving to NY. It's supposed to be pretty good.

They were in downtown Hartford at the Civic Center when I went to school there. good stuff.

Ruby2 · 02-23-2013, 01:45 PM

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They were in downtown Hartford at the Civic Center when I went to school there. good stuff.

Just curious, was Hartford as hood as it is now back then?

LSJF · 02-23-2013, 01:46 PM

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They were in downtown Hartford at the Civic Center when I went to school there. good stuff.

You went to university of Hartford?

GuidoYaztremski · 02-23-2013, 02:19 PM

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There's a deli in Vernon CT off 84 called Rein's I always mean to try when I'm driving to NY. It's supposed to be pretty good.

Rein's was really good about 15-20 years ago. Sadly, really lousy today.

WestCoastOffensive · 02-23-2013, 02:40 PM

Max's Diner was a "fusion" of NY/East Coast Jewish deli and California car dreck. It was absolutely huge in the mid eighties; which was disquieting in a town that loves the new stuff.

Max's Opera Cafe serves the same food to the well-heeled; and it's still going, long after Jeremiah Tower and Wolf Puck said farewell.

WestCoastOffensive · 02-23-2013, 02:43 PM

"Jewish deli" and "NY/East Coast" are redundant, you mope. Unless you're hiding info about your favorite Little ROck Jewish deli...

Stop wasting my time!

Untouchable · 02-23-2013, 02:52 PM

I don't trust anyone that doesn't eat pork.

McGinley · 02-23-2013, 03:28 PM

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I don't trust anyone that doesn't eat pork.

What about turkey bacon? Can le jew eat turkey?

Jungle Shift Jet · 02-23-2013, 03:51 PM

There's plenty of good ones still around, you just have to know where to look.

Rein's is not one of them.

FF2® · 02-23-2013, 04:04 PM

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Just curious, was Hartford as hood as it is now back then?

lets just say we stayed in areas we should.

FF2® · 02-23-2013, 04:05 PM

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You went to university of Hartford?

Possibly, why?

(Don't tell 32)

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BushyTheBeaver size matters All League Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,922	There's a deli in Vernon CT off 84 called Rein's I always mean to try when I'm driving to NY. It's supposed to be pretty good.

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WestCoastOffensive Lying to the Smithsonian Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,638	Max's Diner was a "fusion" of NY/East Coast Jewish deli and California car dreck. It was absolutely huge in the mid eighties; which was disquieting in a town that loves the new stuff. Max's Opera Cafe serves the same food to the well-heeled; and it's still going, long after Jeremiah Tower and Wolf Puck said farewell.

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WestCoastOffensive Lying to the Smithsonian Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,638	"Jewish deli" and "NY/East Coast" are redundant, you mope. Unless you're hiding info about your favorite Little ROck Jewish deli... Stop wasting my time!

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Jungle Shift Jet Occasionally stoops to uploading hotties pix to boost his postcount All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alive with a superior intellect in an erudite world of fine tastes that you will never, EVER acquire Posts: 5,033	There's plenty of good ones still around, you just have to know where to look. Rein's is not one of them.