tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post2475475834295869931..comments2024-01-01T00:23:34.102-08:00Comments on Pastrami Blog: New York - Veni, Vite, Vici.Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04186620756052498685noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-8845900712451792362010-04-14T10:12:16.786-07:002010-04-14T10:12:16.786-07:00I liked the Katz meat better than the Carnegie'...I liked the Katz meat better than the Carnegie's. The Katz meat seemed more juicier and fatter. I think you are right next time you should stand in line. I actually told my cutter to hook me up and he did. PeaceMike Bootyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959841977613836472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-69741858393413660002010-02-18T18:22:11.182-08:002010-02-18T18:22:11.182-08:00P.S. Regarding the noticable lack
of business of ...P.S. Regarding the noticable lack<br />of business of Irving's Deli...<br />(WTF? Only 3 people there during<br />lunchtime on a Sunday?)<br /><br />As my sis says, "If a place is GOOD, people will find it" ...<br />(good or lousy signage, etc)<br />Yet, they are nearly empty on a <br />nice fall Sunday..<br /><br />Even though I don't personally judge places by their signs, it can<br />be a deterrent to passersby...<br />(an ugly wornout sign on the marquee that just says "Deli"...<br />not very luring to "drop-in's, IMO)<br /><br />The signage at the actual restaurant is nice enough, but the<br />place is set so far back in that<br />lonely shopping center, that it's<br />very hard to see...<br /><br />Here's a link to my report on <br />Roadfood.com for Irving's Deli,<br />during my first visit in 2008...<br />shortly after they opened up..<br />http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/Irving39s-Deli-PASTRAMI-more-pics-added-1212-m452101-p2.aspx<br /><br />And here is a great link on IRVING'S from the<br />SAVE THE DELI Facebook website..<br />(David Sax wrote the wonderful book<br />called "Save the Deli" !)<br />....Irving's is perfect FODDER for<br />his mission to save delis!!<br />http://www.savethedeli.com/2009/06/05/irvings-to-save-a-deli/<br /><br />I would LUV to join me at HAROLD'S<br />DELI in Edison, NJ next time you<br />are back in NYC, TEDDY...!!<br />You can take a a bus from the <br />Port Authority to the Edison area,<br />or a train from Penn Station to the<br />Metropark Station in Edison..<br />& I will pick you up for your <br />Harold's Deli adventure..<br />(including their famous "pickle bar")<br /><br />Here is a link to one of my<br />HAROLD'S DELI pastrami REVIEWS !!<br />(complete with lots of juicy pics!)<br />http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/97-Miles-to-Harolds-Deli-m464942.aspx<br /><br />I know what you mean about being<br />backed up on your Yelp, Chowhound,<br />(etc!!) reports! I'm very backed<br />up, myself...<br />and of course, you are WAY busier<br />than I am, since you go to SCHOOL<br />AND you WORK ! <br /><br />I seem to fly somewhere every few <br />months or so (you, too!?!), plus<br />bus/train trips to NYC, Philly, etc<br />inbetween... (love getting away, for my pastrami and beef rib adventures!)<br /><br />I doubt I'll have much pastrami to<br />report on from my next trip to Vegas on Sunday, unless I try the<br />CARNEGIE in the Mirage Casino...<br />(won't expect it to be as good as<br />the original location, though...)<br /><br />Keep ROCKING, Teddy !!<br />And keep doing your blog at your<br />own pace...don't succumb to the<br />overly bubbliness of some of your fans !!!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931991258548377166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-34574994168390810262010-02-18T12:22:16.670-08:002010-02-18T12:22:16.670-08:00Looking forward to your next blog
post, Teddy .......Looking forward to your next blog<br />post, Teddy ....<br /><br />Don't mind me, as I must be <br />suffering from cabin fever, with <br />this cold weather back east !<br /><br />Regarding signage, I don't like to<br />judge a place by their signage<br />either..........but something just<br />seems to be a little "off" with<br />that Irving's lately...<br />(& I believe they could be so much<br />more , if they wanted to...)<br />...not a bustling place , the last<br />few times...Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931991258548377166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-1758681387924427012010-02-15T21:22:23.011-08:002010-02-15T21:22:23.011-08:00I'm right here, Ellen. Just came back from So-...I'm right here, Ellen. Just came back from So-Cal. I would like to visit Jersey and get to some of the Delis out there for sure. Next time I go to NYC I want to do Sarge's and Stage Deli although I think 2nd Ave will probably slip in there too.<br /><br />DJ Stan I agree Lean Pastrami is an oxymoron - but so many people are trying to take the fat out of it...it's amazing. Bren't Deli in Northridge had their black pastrami which was very thing and lean for pastrami. The waitress even told me "if you want us to cut your pastrami leaner we can EVEN do that." wow!<br /><br />Irving's - I don't know too much about it but I never judge a place on a sign. I've been fooled by crappy signage and fooled by excellent signage before - you have to go in and see what's doin'.<br /><br />Haven't found out what type of Pastrami Manny's uses, but I might just call and ask - because I couldn't find out online in the 15 minutes I put into internet searching. <br />I'm still lagging for NYC with yelp reviews, chowhound, roadfood and generally getting my information out there on public spaces. Expect that to change soon....as soon as I get my classes straight and in order (which is taking alot of my time, right now. the new semester is demanding.)<br /><br />I hope to have a new blog post by Thursday or Friday though...so expect it coming your way! Thanks for commenting, it takes me a day or two to respond, so hang in there guys!Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186620756052498685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-34901146188448259902010-02-15T07:23:32.117-08:002010-02-15T07:23:32.117-08:00The Carnegie is still my #1 favorite, although I w...The Carnegie is still my #1 favorite, although I wish I could've seen it during that 50's/60's era that you mentioned, DJ Stan ! <br /><br />I'm mostly only turned on by <br />homemade pastrami & I'm grateful<br />the Carnegie makes theirs at their<br />commissary by the Meadowlands in Jersey..<br /><br />I loved SARGE'S the 1st time I went for the pastrami...<br />but the last few times , it was cut way too thin, so it reminded me more of HAM...espescially with the extra light pink color !!<br />DARK pink pastrami is my favorite!<br /><br />Sad to say that I have to<br />respectfully disagree with you <br />regarding IRVING'S DELI...<br /><br /> I really enjoyed my Katz's style pastrami at Irving's the first time, shortly after they <br />opened up !<br /><br />But have you been to Irving's LATELY??? My sis & I both are<br />putting in a "downhill alert"...<br />In our own opinions, the pastrami<br />tastes different now, more like a<br />doctored up Best's brand pastrami,<br />instead of their own homemade <br />version...<br /><br />My sis even went back to Irving's<br />a 3rd time, cause she wanted SO<br />much to like it again, and prove <br />herself wrong...<br />this was a few months or so ago..<br /><br />Sis was there around lunchtime on<br />a Sunday, and it was really creepy<br />as she was the only one there the <br />whole time! (2 other people were<br />there at first, but soon after)<br />And this was a SUNDAY !!!<br /><br />To add to the creepiness, Irving's<br />is in a "DEAD" shopping center,<br />where every store is out of business!! Office Depot, closed,<br />etc... <br />It was creepy even being in that<br />parking lot...<br /><br />Irving's signage is awful, as it<br />just says "Deli", on their sign,<br />in very small script...<br />I even mentioned that to the owner, Mark. <br /><br />I posted a Trip Report on Roadfood.com about a few years ago<br />on Irving's , after my 1st wonderful visit there....(I post as Ellen4641 on there...<br />complete with pics, etc...you can even google the report real easy..)<br /><br />I need to get to HOBBY'S in Newark,<br />DJ STAN !! I've been hearing about<br />that place , more so recently, as<br />it's the last of a dying breed..<br />(a Jewish style deli in Newark!)<br /><br />TEDDY is able to appreciate all kinds of pastrami, even more so than I am....<br />So , he really liked the R.U.B. pastrami.... <br />I tend to lean towards the Jewish style pastrami...<br /><br />Hey, TEDDY, Pastrami King, where did you go???? <br />We need you back on here to respond to DJ Stan, and the Pastrami Queen, Me !!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931991258548377166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-47411768154686483802010-02-15T06:12:52.660-08:002010-02-15T06:12:52.660-08:00Lifelong NYC'er posting here.
Katz's is ...Lifelong NYC'er posting here. <br /><br />Katz's is the best pastrami in Manhattan right now, but you MUST ask for a fatty cut and order at the counter so you can make sure that it's got the juice by sampling it first. "Lean pastrami" is an oxymoron. <br /><br />Carnegie remains solid, although off it's 50's-60's peak, and you didn't get to Sarge's - a regular contender for best (I've never liked 2nd Ave for pastrami). <br /><br />RUB is a BBQ joint, so the meat is smoked (not classic pastrami); the burnt ends are good, but that's not deli food - that's BBQ. Totally different head. For local nabe delis, Mill Basin in BK and Leibman's in the BX (my local) are also very good; next time, perhaps?<br /><br />Fianlly, you missed what I consider to be the best operating deli in the metro area today (and the best pastrami) - Irving's Deli, out in Livingston, NJ. It's well worth a detour. Check them out at http://www.irvings-deli.com/ - and if you get to NJ, Hobby's Deli (in Newark) has been an operating Jewish-style delicatessen for over 100 years (through 3 or 4 families); it still makes a quality sandwich, and an excellent kasha knish. Have it with a Cel-Ray, of course - we agree that it's the only drink to have with pastrami (although Dr.B's Cream works well, too, if your tastes run sweet).DJStanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053409610407325692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-75453032335733056962010-02-14T12:22:56.460-08:002010-02-14T12:22:56.460-08:00Hi....thanks so much for stopping in at S365. I lo...Hi....thanks so much for stopping in at S365. I love this blog. You're right, the content is very much great. Appreciate it. Keri (a.k.a. Sam)Kerihttp://www.samwich365.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-29182670838566779612010-02-11T19:49:30.728-08:002010-02-11T19:49:30.728-08:00I luv your response to that first
gracious comment...I luv your response to that first<br />gracious commenter..<br />(Yes, you've definitely "made it",<br />Teddy...!)<br />(You're smart & adorable, so <br />naturally your travel reports are going to spurn some jealousy ....)<br /><br />Those BURNT ENDS at R.U.B.<br />(RIGHTEOUS Urban Bbq) are an<br />incredible, unique taste sensation!<br />For fun, I tested these with a <br />a FORK, and sure enough, they are<br />FORK TENDER!! They cut like butter!<br /><br />I enjoyed these brisket burnt ends<br />even better than any brisket I had<br />in the Austin, Texas area!<br />It reminded me of eating a good, <br />crusty end cut of prime rib!!<br /><br />I was pleasantly surprised to see<br />that you rated the R.U.B. "Reuben<br />Crusher" sandwich as you're #2 in<br />NYC ! (higher than Katz's & Mile<br />End)....glad I picked a winner for us ! <br /><br />I wonder what BRAND of pastrami Manny's uses? (or could it<br />possibly be homemade?)<br /><br />I'm already looking forward to "meating up" with you again,<br />Teddy !Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931991258548377166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-48187426603985206792010-02-10T22:10:14.722-08:002010-02-10T22:10:14.722-08:00Those photos of you outside of Carnegie and Mile E...Those photos of you outside of Carnegie and Mile End = priceless.<br /><br />When are you gonna take me on your next adventure?? I'm hunnnngry.Razzle Dazzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292849816828854691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-68269347109316626362010-02-10T21:25:39.273-08:002010-02-10T21:25:39.273-08:00Awesome Teddy, the Carnegie looks the bomb. Maybe...Awesome Teddy, the Carnegie looks the bomb. Maybe next time you go you could fed ex me one back? AndreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-14025760603518051132010-02-10T18:43:57.776-08:002010-02-10T18:43:57.776-08:00I listen to Howard Stern enough to know you've...I listen to Howard Stern enough to know you've only made it when you get anonymous negative comment. It kinda makes me wonder how many people read my material, haters included.Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186620756052498685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774983638209639049.post-37346487722791769162010-02-10T16:47:22.580-08:002010-02-10T16:47:22.580-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com