Lansky’s Deli
235 Columbus Ave (70/71)
Their tagline says it all. The place is a modern/classic oxymoron, that somehow works quite well. Lansky’s has only been open for about a year, but somehow seems classic. I’m not talking Katz’s classic, but it has done a nice job of making a cozy pub-like decor, while still offering a flat-screen tv and good soundtrack – we heard some Bowie tunes. They serve the requisite garlicky pickles and creamy coleslaw as complimentary starters. We split the “Coney Island Knishwich”, and along with our Dr. Brown’s, it was a tasty, filling lunch. This dastardly creation is a large potato knish cut in half with one side corned beef, the other pastrami, both topped with muenster cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing. It is genius really. At a Jewish deli, I always want a knish and a sandwich – now I have both and the whole thing just melts in your mouth. They have a wide variety of soups, sandwiches, special “Devil Dogs”, and everything else one desires from solid Jewish fare. Check it out, it’s a lot tastier than temple!
October 24, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Scott and Kate,
Glad to hear that you had a great trip this summer and that you’re back in action reviewing NYC eateries.
We spent September in Taiwan, S Korea, and Japan where we did some serious eating and sampling of local foods. Most meals were delish, but a few were a bit scary (Jill passed on the still-writhing octopus tentacles, but Bill ate them of course).
Hope to see you on our next trip to the city.
Love,
Jill and Bill
October 26, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Hey Jill and Bill,
Thanks for the comment. Wow, your tripping much have been amazing! I think we are with Jill in the eating live octopus tentacles debate. Although we do have much respect for Bill. He’s a regular Andrew Zimmern. Please let us know next time you are back in town. We’d love to see you again and hear more about your travels and culinary adventures. And thanks for being a loyal WeCouldEat reader!
Love,
S & K
January 27, 2010 at 4:13 pm
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