The Times podcast: The ever-endangered, ever-reborn Jewish deli
Bagels and lox, pastrami on rye and maybe a dollop of sour cream or applesauce on your latkes: The Jewish deli is a staple of American city life, and it’s delicious. But over the last decade, icons of the genre, from New York to Los Angeles, have shut down — even as the food itself has become more popular. So why are the delis disappearing?
Today we’re looking at the Jewish deli. It’s always been a nexus of tradition and assimilation, old country and new, with rugelach for dessert.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: The Forward national editor Rob Eshman and Mort & Betty’s chef and curator Megan Tucker
More reading:
In search of perfect pastrami: Your guide to the Jewish delis of Los Angeles
On Greenblatt’s Deli’s last night, guests waited for one final taste
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