Whether its a pastrami on rye or a bagel with a schmear, Americas Great Delis, by Sheryll Bellman, explores the history and recipes of the countrys most beloved delis. From New Yorks Lower East Side to Detroit and all points west, the delicatessen remains a quintessential part of the American landscape. In New York, as in much of America, lunch is synonymous with deli. Perfected in the early twentieth century by Eastern European Jewish immigrants, the deli, short for delicatessen, quickly won our hearts and stomachs!
From Barney Greengrass The Sturgeon King to Katzs Deli, with their beloved slogan Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army, and the renowned Carnegie Deli, celebrity hotspot for generations, Americas Great Delis is the authoritative answer to all your noshing needs.
Vintage photographs, menus, and signs complement the mouth-watering recipes made famous in delis across the country. Matzo ball soup, classic coleslaw, and cheesecake are just a few of the classic made-to-order tastes included for deli aficionados everywhere.
Features: More than one hundred nostalgic deli photographs, historical food and deli details, and a guide to deli speak. Recipes including Bens Kosher Noodle Kugel, Zingermans Hamentaschen, Ratners Potato Pancakes, Nate n Als Corned Beef Hash, and many more. Famous delis such as 2nd Avenue Deli, Ratners, and The Stage Deli in New York, and Canters and Langers in Los Angeles, among others across the country.
