Who really knows how many life-changing pastrami sandwiches are in the world... You know? And for that matter, how many are in the United States? Well, we have a couple factors that influence the answer to this question.
The Goyish Factor. If you know what I'm talking about already, skip to the next point. It really comes down to how many jews are in the neighborhood, because you sure as hell won't find a coma inducing reuben sandwich (that's one brilliant food coma) or hot glistening pastrami in a neighborhood filled with a bunch of gentiles... Know what I'm saying? If you see jews around, you're halfway there.
The Cash Factor. I have yet to find an amazing pastrami sandwich for under $10. If you know of one, let me know. Most pastrami sandwiches of a high caliber will set you back $10.99, maybe even $14. Crazy, you say? Not until you taste it.
The Locale factor. Now, I have heard people talk about Nate and so and so's in Beverly Hills. Granted, the person had no food respect in my book, but really, are you going to find an amazing sandwich in the middle of a bunch of Rolls Royces and breast implants?? That's F*$KiN ridiculous. Absolutely Not. Now, Canter's deli in Los Angeles (on LaBrea) may have a shot because it meets the above criteria, but I still have a place that is better than Canters. Enter NYC. Enter Katz's Deli.
It is the home of the perfect pastrami sandwich. Perfect. And don't forget the Brooklyn-brewed Katz's ale. And the kosher pickles on the side. Did I mention that they carve a couple slices of pastrami for you to taste and approve, then they make your sandwich? Yeah, they're not messing around.
I'm not the first to write about Katz's and I won't be the last, but try it for yourself. I guarantee it will change your life for the better. It's pastrami to live for, I tell ya.
4 comments:
Thanks for the "heads-up" Rust. If I'm ever in NYC I'll pick one up on my way to the met.
I only have one question: do they have to actually soak the bread in all that grease and crap on the outside of their building to make it taste so good?
It wouldn't impose on my enjoyment of the sandy, I was just curious.
Keep me posted.
I think it's bunk that you haven't gotten more comments from this brilliant post.
you wrote about NY!! but...that's it? there was so much more! what about christopher street and frankie's and the white horse and barazza and the spotted pig and the street fair and the pumpkin ale? rusty. honestly.
Liner - I second that emotion! How did you NOT mention Ruby Fruits?! Has anyone else you know ever actually seen a dude kareoke SING the electric Slide?!?! Come ON, JT - tell your anxious fans who really brought sexy back to the East Village...
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