The NYC Delicatessen DO 2: January 29, 2023
Dec 31, 2022, 8:10 pm
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The NYC Delicatessen DO 2: January 29, 2023
Welcome to the second official Deli DO, where we all enjoy lunch at a Kosher or Jewish-style delicatessen in New York City.
The plan is very simple: we'll get lunch at a classic Jewish delicatessen in Manhattan. For Deli DO 1 and 1.5 we went to the Second Avenue Deli, which is my favorite deli, but the decision is left to the group to choose. I'm happy to share an expanded list of options which now include:
Keep in mind that some of these places are cash only; for those that aren't, if we are seated together, we may have to share checks. This is not up for negotiation as large groups such as ours often impose on what are typically smaller businesses. Additionally, please do not bring large luggage with you (anything larger than a standard carry-on) as space is often limited in these establishments. (If anyone needs a place to store luggage, I can help make arrangements.)
Please post below as to if you can attend (definite or tentative), and I will update the list accordingly. As the date approaches, we will finalize the details and determine a location. This will likely take place in the late morning to allow attendees to book afternoon or evening flights (or other travel) that day.
Please complete the following brief survey by 2359ET on January 25th: Deli DO2 Survey (if you are a "maybe/probable", please note this in the comments)
N.B.: the last two times, we went to the 2nd Avenue Deli and were pleased with it (at least I was), and they were extremely accommodating. Katz's has said in the past that we can wait in line (and hope to sit together) or get the private room in the back and be limited to party platters (though if we only have a small group, this may not be an issue). We may have an easier time being accommodated outside of Manhattan, but that hasn't stopped me from wanting to go to Pastrami Queen or Sarge's. Mill Basin in Brooklyn is also highly recommended.
I look forward to seeing you at the deli
-J.
The plan is very simple: we'll get lunch at a classic Jewish delicatessen in Manhattan. For Deli DO 1 and 1.5 we went to the Second Avenue Deli, which is my favorite deli, but the decision is left to the group to choose. I'm happy to share an expanded list of options which now include:
- 2nd Ave Deli (K) (Manhattan)
- Ben's Kosher Deli (K) (Manhattan)
- Katz's Delicatessen (Manhattan)
- Mendy's Kosher Delicatessen (K) (Manhattan)
- Pastrami Queen (K) (Manhattan)
- PJ Bernstein Deli (Manhattan)
- Sarge's Delicatessen(Manhattan)
- Liebman's Delicatessen (K) (Riverdale, Bronx)
- Essen NY Deli (K) (Brooklyn)
- Gottlieb's Restaurant (K) (Brooklyn)
- Mill Basin Deli (K) (Brooklyn)
Keep in mind that some of these places are cash only; for those that aren't, if we are seated together, we may have to share checks. This is not up for negotiation as large groups such as ours often impose on what are typically smaller businesses. Additionally, please do not bring large luggage with you (anything larger than a standard carry-on) as space is often limited in these establishments. (If anyone needs a place to store luggage, I can help make arrangements.)
Please post below as to if you can attend (definite or tentative), and I will update the list accordingly. As the date approaches, we will finalize the details and determine a location. This will likely take place in the late morning to allow attendees to book afternoon or evening flights (or other travel) that day.
Please complete the following brief survey by 2359ET on January 25th: Deli DO2 Survey (if you are a "maybe/probable", please note this in the comments)
N.B.: the last two times, we went to the 2nd Avenue Deli and were pleased with it (at least I was), and they were extremely accommodating. Katz's has said in the past that we can wait in line (and hope to sit together) or get the private room in the back and be limited to party platters (though if we only have a small group, this may not be an issue). We may have an easier time being accommodated outside of Manhattan, but that hasn't stopped me from wanting to go to Pastrami Queen or Sarge's. Mill Basin in Brooklyn is also highly recommended.
I look forward to seeing you at the deli
-J.
Last edited by GW McLintock; Jan 16, 2023 at 8:45 am
Dec 31, 2022, 8:12 pm
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Location Info
Start time: 1100 ET
Location: Katz's Delicatessen
205 East Houston Street
(corner of Ludlow St)
New York City, 10002
Nearby subway service: (F) to Second Avenue; (F) (M) (J) or (Z) to Delancey/Essex Sts.
Parking: Ludlow Parking (169 Ludlow between E. Houston & Stanton Sts.) offers special rates through this link. Limited street parking may also be available.
-J.
Location: Katz's Delicatessen
205 East Houston Street
(corner of Ludlow St)
New York City, 10002
Nearby subway service: (F) to Second Avenue; (F) (M) (J) or (Z) to Delancey/Essex Sts.
Parking: Ludlow Parking (169 Ludlow between E. Houston & Stanton Sts.) offers special rates through this link. Limited street parking may also be available.
-J.
Last edited by GW McLintock; Jan 26, 2023 at 7:47 am
Dec 31, 2022, 8:13 pm
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Attendee List
Definite
GW McLintock
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dhammer53
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monitor + frantic
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-J.
GW McLintock
Long Train Runnin
dhammer53
Eastbay1K
iluv2fly
stockmanjr
bk3day
Zorak
Tentative
monitor + frantic
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Dec 31, 2022, 8:39 pm
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Bummed I will miss this! Heading up to ITH for my birthday weekend to see some family (flight were, amazingly, not terribly priced on UA to SYR).
Dec 31, 2022, 9:28 pm
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List has been updated.
For those of you who can't make it, we'll of course have 2.5 over the summer whenever Summer In The City DO3 takes place.
-J.
For those of you who can't make it, we'll of course have 2.5 over the summer whenever Summer In The City DO3 takes place.
-J.
Jan 1, 2023, 6:20 am
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I know this is kind of close in but with other DOs in the following weeks, I wanted to get this one in sooner than later. There will of course be 2.5 over the summer, so plan to come to that
-J.
Jan 1, 2023, 10:52 am
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I grew up around the corner from the Mill Basin Deli and it's still my favorite. I used to work a few blocks from the 2nd Ave Deli, and Mill Basin is still my favorite.
I don't know if you've ever been there, but it likely can accommodate a larger group BUT, you should note it is not that easy to get there. It's in a 2 fare + a walk zone from the subway.
I'm not sure if I would be able to attend, though I would absolutely love to.
I don't know if you've ever been there, but it likely can accommodate a larger group BUT, you should note it is not that easy to get there. It's in a 2 fare + a walk zone from the subway.
I'm not sure if I would be able to attend, though I would absolutely love to.
Jan 1, 2023, 1:12 pm
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In theory we could do the day before, but (being Shabbat) that would knock out about half of the delicatessen choices.
I know this is kind of close in but with other DOs in the following weeks, I wanted to get this one in sooner than later. There will of course be 2.5 over the summer, so plan to come to that
-J.
I know this is kind of close in but with other DOs in the following weeks, I wanted to get this one in sooner than later. There will of course be 2.5 over the summer, so plan to come to that
-J.
Hopefully I'll get to meet up with everybody in the summer.
Jan 1, 2023, 2:37 pm
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I grew up around the corner from the Mill Basin Deli and it's still my favorite. I used to work a few blocks from the 2nd Ave Deli, and Mill Basin is still my favorite.
I don't know if you've ever been there, but it likely can accommodate a larger group BUT, you should note it is not that easy to get there. It's in a 2 fare + a walk zone from the subway.
I'm not sure if I would be able to attend, though I would absolutely love to.
I don't know if you've ever been there, but it likely can accommodate a larger group BUT, you should note it is not that easy to get there. It's in a 2 fare + a walk zone from the subway.
I'm not sure if I would be able to attend, though I would absolutely love to.
-J.
Jan 1, 2023, 3:13 pm
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Sorry I can't make this, as I will be boarding a cruise out of Galveston that morning. Hoping I can fit the summer 2.5 Do into my travels.