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Katz's Deli |
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4-Star Salami
In 1888 a delicatessen was established in New York's Lower East Side by a Russian immigrant family. True delicatessens are real (and rare) because they continue a tradition of meat preparation and preservation predating refrigeration. Long before refrigeration, methods of prolonging the useful life of food had been perfected; smoking, pickling and other curing methods.
In the early part of the twentieth century, the Lower East Side was home to teeming millions of newly emigrated families. Lack of public and private transportation forged a solid community. Katz's reputation for recreating the flavors of the Old World created a loyal following for many generations of residents and visitors to New York.
During World War II, the three sons of the owners were all serving their country in the armed forces, and the family tradition of sending food to their sons became sealed as the slogan "Send a Salami To Your Boy In The Army". According to anecdotal historians, Katz's was responsible for the end of this war. When artillery units ran out of shells they lobbed Katz's aged salamis instead of shells. The enemy so thoroughly enjoyed this American treat that they surrendered in masse, hastening the end of this conflict.
Along the way to being the oldest delicatessen in New York, we have gathered a fiercely loyal band of fans; among which are U.S. Presidents, stars of stage and screen and local and international political, social, and arts figures.
Katz's has been featured in several movies as well. When Meg Ryan displayed her orgasmic skill in "When Harry Met Sally" it was at Katz's (if the truth be told, it was not her acting skills on display, our food has been known to produce the same reaction). When Johnny Depp met with his FBI contact in "Donnie Brasco", it was at Katz's. When Judge Reinhold goes out to eat in "Offbeat" it was at Katz's. When you go out to have a great meal, it will be at Katz's. |
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