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What It's Like To Be...A Deli OwnerBoiling briskets for five hours, escorting obnoxious customers to the door, and preserving the ritual of saying "hello" with Steven Peljovich, who runs Michael's Deli in Boston. What makes a deli different from a sandwich shop? And, until recently, why did he resist taking orders online?Read The Boston Globe story that Steven mentioned about longtime customer Rita Manor.IF YOU LIKE THIS EPISODE: Check out what it's like to be a stadium beer vendor, a barman, or an ice cream truck driver.WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To...2025-07-0130 min
The Vibe of the TribeCelebrating Deli, the Ultimate Jewish Comfort FoodThe traditional Jewish deli, once ubiquitous, has since become a rare treat.
In New York City in the 1930s, there were over 1,500 Jewish delis. Today, that number has dwindled to around a dozen. Although new deli-inspired restaurants and shops have popped up, adding modern flair and twists on classics, the traditional delis that remain are treasured by loyal customers for both their nostalgia and delicious food.
Greater Boston is lucky to still have a handful of traditional Jewish delis, pickle- and rye-scented, with all the knishes you can eat (and, of course, the perfect mustard on the side).
In honor...2020-08-2653 min