© Wendy Baker
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Delicatessens
Katz’s Wurst Fabric – LES, NYC
© Vincenzo Aiosa
© Vincenzo Aiosa
And physical artifacts weren’t the only antiques discovered at the project site. The clearance work has, however, afforded a unique ghost advertisement for old Katz’s Deli. Much of the lettering is faded, but “Katz’s Fabric” is still legible. It’s missing the word “Wurst,” though, the same language that appears on its Ludlow frontage. This was likely the exterior of the restaurant decades before the now-demolished row of retail was built. – Bowery Boogie – February 19, 2016
Upper West Side Delicatessen Sign Exposed! – Uptown Correspondent, Iman R. Abdulfattah
© Iman R. Abdulfattah
A grocery store on Broadway between 103rd and 104th street in front of a subway entrance closed recently, and construction workers stripped off the sign in front to reveal the name of a bygone delicatessen and sandwich shop. At first glance, it looks like it was called “Bruder’s,” but the B is actually from another sign underneath the sandwich shop’s. The “ders” or “des” appears to be intact, but the first letter in the name is tough to decipher. An H? A U? – West Side Rag
Iavarone Bros. – Wilson Avenue – Bushwick, Brooklyn
© Vincenzo Aiosa
Iavarone Bros. originated in Brooklyn in 1919 as the first “Salciceria”, introducing the finest in old world delicacies. – Iavarone Bros Website
Elaine’s Avenue M Deli – Midwood, Brooklyn
Off Nostand Avenue just North of the Plaza Auto block © Frank H. Jump
I’ve heard so much about Elaine’s Avenue M Deli and finally I bought a delicious brisket of beef sandwich on an onion roll with a savory gravy on the side. In an era of fast food and other franchise food businesses taking over the home-cooked food restaurant and delicatessen market, I’m happy to see eateries like Elaine’s holding on. There was a great selection of sandwich meats and cheeses as well as specials of the day. I highly recommend Elaine’s if you are in the mood to order out for lunch. Support local businesses!
