deli near Tenement Museum
Feb 19th, 2012, 10:15 AM
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Plenty of locals eat at Katz's. And plenty of tourists, too. This has been true as long as I've lived in NYC.
The difference is that in the last 5-10 years many, many other good places to eat have opened in that neighborhood...
If I were a tourist wanting to eat lunch in the area, I would go to Katz's. But I would NOT go there unless I was prepared to order one of their signature/best dishes--corned beef, pastrami, grilled hot dog. Maybe brisket. I've see far too many people over the years eating things like turkey sandwiches and tuna fish platters.
The difference is that in the last 5-10 years many, many other good places to eat have opened in that neighborhood...
If I were a tourist wanting to eat lunch in the area, I would go to Katz's. But I would NOT go there unless I was prepared to order one of their signature/best dishes--corned beef, pastrami, grilled hot dog. Maybe brisket. I've see far too many people over the years eating things like turkey sandwiches and tuna fish platters.
Feb 19th, 2012, 02:05 PM
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Yes, but Adu, those uniformed people in line were part of the contingent of firemen and policemen from Tuscaloosa who are in town for the annual competitive pastrami-eating contest.
No doubt there were a few imposters in the group who thought they could sneak in wearing those cheesy NYC firemen costumes they sell at the Rickey's post-Halloween costume sale for $19.99.
No doubt there were a few imposters in the group who thought they could sneak in wearing those cheesy NYC firemen costumes they sell at the Rickey's post-Halloween costume sale for $19.99.
Feb 19th, 2012, 03:25 PM
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Many people come from the burbs on weekends to go to Katz's, 2nd Ave Deli, Russ & Daughters, Economy, Moishe's, etc.
We went to the Pickle Guys today, just to take a walk. And the line there was out the door.
And the kids who live in the neighborhood were in full brunch mode as the nice weather had everyone in the streets.
We went to the Pickle Guys today, just to take a walk. And the line there was out the door.
And the kids who live in the neighborhood were in full brunch mode as the nice weather had everyone in the streets.
Feb 19th, 2012, 03:28 PM
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Well, the last time I was at Katz's -- about 7 months ago, it was also very crowded, but nearly a third were dressed as New York cops and fireman. Do tourists put on costume uniforms?
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Please tell me, because I have never inquired into tourists' personal choices.
But many were dressed as maids on Halloween.
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But everybody left with grease on the fingers.
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Please tell me, because I have never inquired into tourists' personal choices.
But many were dressed as maids on Halloween.
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But everybody left with grease on the fingers.
