Pastrami Ruben: hand-cut hot pastrami on rye with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Russian dressing
Anita's Hot Brisket: traditional braised brisket with gravy and onions on griddled challah
Favorite pastrami?
Who has been? Not sure if there’s any connection to Lori Jayne, which had to relocate in Bushwick last year? This is better anyway - really tender and excellent, w/lots of the cool staff from the old Pencil Factory in Greenpoint.
Shoutout to Iris, Nati, Justin and the rest of the staff’s super friendly service.
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It has Deli in the title, but this may be more like kosher meat heaven. He and I may have just met yesterday when I was hungover after Court looking for lunch, but my guy
— the owner at JJ Deli: Glatt Kosher - was working hard behind a counter as you walk into this small, unassuming place to serve up some steaming hot, juicy pastrami that was exceptional with fresh, crispy steakfries. (Pro tip - add a little garlic mayo and a good amount of mustard). A total unknown hidden gem, but I will not gatekeep as this spot totally deserves it. Ps pictured after I took a bite.
- Honey butter pancakes with honey maple butter, finished with lemon zest
- Korean fried chicken wings tossed in garlic gochujang glaze
- Chicken Katsu Club with bacon, red cabbage and katsu sauce
Usually not the biggest fan of biscuits as I find them too dense or heavy, like chewing butter.. But, this was by far the best biscuit I ever had. Light, airy, crumbly yet held up and toasted like a bun. Thick-cut bacon, cheddar cheese, sunny side-up egg on house-made tomato jam with arugula
Head-On Prawns with Garlic mojo, herbed butter
Dry-Aged Red Hook Tavern Burger with American cheese, white onion, frites
Dukes Martini w/Overproof gin & vodka, amalfi lemon oil, salted cucumber chambéry vermouth
Caffè Amaro w/ Forthave marseille, ramazzotti amaro, kalani coconut, cafe integral cold brew
The neighborhood seems to be changing fast, but some things stay the same. This restaurant is what Roberta’s was to Bushwick - a staple and a pillar. And that it was. Having gone back years later about two weeks ago, I was surprised that the same loyal staff I recognized were there providing the same incredible A1 service - not something you see everyday since this establishment’s humble deli bar beginnings in 2021 focusing on sourcing the best ingredients possible to now having every seat occupied in a sprawling beautiful back dining room on a booked out Thursday night.
My friend and I ordered the 32 ounce 28-day dry aged bone in ribeye. I will put this steak up against anything anywhere in Manhattan including Keen’s etc. I’ve had them and this was unbelievable at the cutting edge of perfection and continuing to set the bar. Of course had the best fire charred prawns you can possibly get (not pictured), but the appetizer combination of their Calabrian chili butter polenta bread, stracciatella with sumac and house made mortadella altogether in a bite was one of the best things I’ve ever had in my life.
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VARIETY BURGER
grass-fed beef brisket, liver, heart & bone marrow with caramelized onions & fontina on a sesame milk bun, served with beef fat-fried potatoes
I am shocked this is not on the top of any lists of best burgers in the City. The smoky beefy flavor comes through naturally from a wild and incredibly varied blend of cuts that are masterfully blended with the perfect onions and choice of cheese, toasted home made bun, beef tallow fries… just incredible. I was too mesmerized to capture the cross-section.