What’s the difference between a Carnegie Deli sandwich and a banjo player? A Carnegie Deli sandwich can feed a family of four!
Oops, sorry, the Carnegie’s history as a long-time hang for stand-up comedians (see “Broadway Danny Rose”) made my Catskill-itis kick in. Guess I gotta get back into attending those 12-step meetings for those of us who compulsively make bad jokes…
Actually, two sandwiches from the Carnegie Deli is all you need for a meal that resembles a modern-day reenactment of the Bible story about the loaves and fishes: It's enough to feed a multitude.
On a recent visit, the turkey on rye was no frills, simply fresh-sliced, juicy turkey breast piled high on crisp-crusted, light-textured seeded rye. The open-faced Reuben was a thing of beauty: lean, flavorful corned beef; crisp, mild sauerkraut; a dense coating of melted, smoky-tasting Swiss cheese; marble rye that didn’t get soggy even after the sandwich had cooled in its take-out container. What’s not to like?
The counterman provided mustard, Russian dressing and several kinds of pickles on the side. Potato salad and mac salad were ok, but nothing to blog about.
Why does everyone take an immediate dislike to banjo players? It saves time!
Stop me before I joke again …
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