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Deli Foods

  • News

    November 10, 1994

    King of kosher

    Groceries find they have to capitulate to Rabbi Shawel or risk kosher limbo

  • Dining

    November 3, 1994

    America's deli

    If you love latkes and blintzes, it helps to speak Vietnamese

  • Dining

    December 14, 1995

    Hot Dish

    If you love latkes and blintzes, it helps to speak Vietnamese

  • Dining

    April 18, 1996

    Give and take-out

    Marty's is still the best when you're ready to eat on the run

  • Dining

    July 18, 1996

    Hot Dish

    Marty's is still the best when you're ready to eat on the run

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2009

    Dude Food: Eatzi's

    Eatzi's3403 Oak Lawn Ave.214-526-1515Dude Factor: 5, or Thurston Howell, III, on a scale of 1 ("Carlton Banks") to 10 ("Jed Clampett")  From the moment the Observer first moved to Maple and Oak Lawn in 2005, lunch runs to Eatzi's became a frequent occurrence around here, but honestly, ... More >>

  • Best of Dallas

    September 21, 2000

    Best bagel (tie)

    Einstein Bros. Bagels & Gilbert's New York Delicatessen

  • Best of Dallas

    September 20, 2001

    Best Deli

    Gilbert's Delicatessen

  • Best of Dallas

    September 20, 2001

    Best Lavosh Sandwich

    Expressions Bakery & Café

  • Best of Dallas

    September 25, 2003

    Best Delivery

    Izmir Market and Deli

  • Best of Dallas

    September 25, 2003

    Best Pickles

    Gilbert's New York Deli

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2009

    How 'Bout Them Knockers: Izmir Market & Mediterranean Deli

    Izmir Market & Mediterranean Deli3607 Greenville Ave.Dallas, TX 75206214-824-8484Promised delivery time: 45 minutesActual delivery time: 40 minutesAmazing phone voice, lady version (I'll explain): 11Option for a side Greek salad instead of chips: 5Super-nice delivery dude: 10Large dose of snappy ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 20, 2008

    Review: The Fillmore Pub in Plano

    Going green–both environmentally and Irish-spirited

  • Dining

    February 15, 1996

    Bread and circus

    Despite upscale pretensions, Eatzi's aims for a lowbrow market. Will it fly?

  • Dining

    February 26, 2004

    Where's the Boot?

    Vino & Basso needs to merge its split personality

  • Dining

    March 14, 1996

    Free-ranging deli

    Can eating at Whole Foods make you a better person?

  • Dining

    May 14, 2009

    At McAlister’s Deli, All You Need to Know is This: They Have Bacon. Mmm.

    Can eating at Whole Foods make you a better person?

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    How 'Bout Them Knockers: Amico's Pizza & Pasta

    Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Amico's Pizza & Pasta4032 Cedar Springs214-520-1331Promised delivery time: None stated, and I didn't think to ask.Actual delivery time: 29:35 Phone friendliness: 20Not st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2009

    First Look: Roasters New York Deli

    ​Of all the perceived gaps in Dallas' huge, yet largely homogenous selection of restaurants, none has received such passionate attention as the absence of a true New York-style deli. Acceptable and even exceptional versions have come and gone, and one passable local deli-style restaurant is pack ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2009

    First Look: Zinsky's Delicatessen & Catering

    ​Zinsky's was hoppin'. On one of its first days of service, the New York-style deli from Mark Brezinski (Pei Wei, Bengal Coast) and Liz and Jim Baron (Blue Mesa Grill) was packed with businessmen, grandmothers herding broods of kids and folks from the surrounding North Dallas neighborhoods. We ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2010

    Dude Food: Dr. Bell's BBQ

    Patrick MichelsIt came with three sliders, but priorities dictated eating one of these chip-filled mini-burgers pre-photo.​Dr. Bell's BBQ1404 Main St214-741-4552Dude Factor: 9, or Dr. House, on a scale of 1 (Dr. Phil) to 10 (Hawkeye)If you're looking for a meal of substance in the middle of the wo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2010

    The Ginger Man Branches Into Plano Operating Under the Business Model of More Beer

    ​All pubs are not created equal. Typically, a Dallas pub, whether of English, Irish, or generic extraction, will have a wide selection of beers and ales on tap and in bottles, plus a sufficient selection of eats. You can usually count on fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, maybe nachos, and a fe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2010

    Deli-News: It Isn't Quite NYC's Katz's Deli, But It's Close Enough

    ​ Recently I saw a comment on a food blog post that made the assertion that Jason's Deli wasn't as good as Katz's Deli in New York. I was puzzled by this, for to me the comparison seems rather foolish. Jason's Deli is a chain, while Katz's Deli is renowned throughout the nation as a shrine to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Into the Great Outdoors and Back in Time for a Proper Sub Sandwich

    Patrick MichelsNo big-city ad executive signed off on this one. But it sure makes you want a cookie.​The Great Outdoors Sub Shop 6918 Greenville Avenue 214-739-1928Dude Factor: 7 (or Smokey the Bear) on a scale of 1 (Winnie the Pooh) to 10 (this guy)In 1988, John Candy and Dan Aykroyd finally unit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    Chicago Dog Showdown: Eddie's Deli and Chicago Hot Dogs vs. Wild About Harry's

    Wild About Harry's, winner of our dog fight for keeping good time.​The boys and girls on Madison Avenue would have you believe that nothing screams America more than hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet. Not sure about you, but I prefer my pies in the George Washington-approved cherry variety. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2010

    Blogger Consumes the Doublicious Deuce and Doesn't Spend His Day on the Can

    What the Doublicious actually looked like.​The KFC Doublicious, released July 5, has been unleashed upon the fast-food coprophiliacs. Naturally, City of Ate had one of its own take one for the team, eating the Original Recipe and Grilled versions of the heir to the Double Down The Original Re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2010

    Jack Hammers Another Nail in Rye's Coffin

    ​"Hey, are they happy we got rid of the rye bread?," Jack in the Box's mascot asks a fictional focus group leader in a recent commercial for the chain's new pastrami sandwich. "Totally," the researcher assures him. Customers may be pleased with Jack in the Box's decision to simplify its ingr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Ba Le in Garland Lays It on Thick

    It always surpsrises me when I return home from Vietnam a few pounds lighter. Keep in mind that the nation still is a third world country, and the general mindset of the Vietnamese isn't as diet-fanatical as it is here. Although I've traveled back to Vietnam quite frequently over the past decade, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2011

    Quoc Bao: Possibly the Best Vietnamese Sandwich in Big D

    ​Quoc Bao. That's long been the chatter when the topic of "where the best banh mi can be found around Dallas." Upon the urging of friends and the insistence of readers' comments, I finally decided to test out everyone's favorite banh mi shop. What better time than a City of Ate meeting with a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Gio's Serves Up a Puzzler With Salmon Pastrami

    ​Everybody knows pastrami. Everybody knows lox. But Lisa Giannopoulos, owner of Gio's Café, a new deli in North Dallas, reports even customers who cut their teeth on knishes are baffled by pastrami lox. "It's new to them," Giannopoulos says of the Nova-style salmon that's prepared like pastr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    Weinberger's Deli: Italian Beef from the Great Beyond

    A sandwich worthy of a second coming.​Inside Weinberger's Deli in Denton, pinned to a yellow counter is a sign explaining something along the lines that they reserve the right to be rude. If customers can't take it, they're probably in the wrong place. I normally can't take it, but I was defi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    Lebron James Sandwich Renamed Dirk Nowitzki Sandwich in Ballsy Deli Move

    Via EaterThe sandwich in question.​Speaking of Ohioans (in today's sandwich smack-down news)... The Cleveland, Ohio, deli Corky and Lenny's is changing the name of their $10.50, "King Size Corned Beef Sandwich," according to TMZ. Moments ago, the sandwich was known as the "King James." What d ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 28, 2011

    Gandolfo's Magical Meat Tour

    Food truck rolls out real-deal deli-style.

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Gandolfo's New York Deli Food Truck: So Much Meat the Cheap Bastard is Frightened

    gandolfosdeli.comYou are loved and you are feared, sandwich.​Tired of spending $10 for a mediocre lunch? Let the Cheap Bastard show you how to spend way less for something better, every Thursday on City of Ate and in the Dallas Observer. This week: Gandolfo's New York Deli Food Truck. Minutes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2011

    Weinberger's Deli in Grapevine: Deli Sandwiches That Aren't for Amateurs

    Lauren Drewes DanielsThe Wicked, a beef on wek.​Weinberger's Deli sits in downtown Grapevine, flanked by places that give off that special "tourist trap" vibe. Fancy passenger buses drive by wrapped in splashy advertisements for the Gaylord Texas and the local wineries, their hot exhaust smell ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    Winspear Opera House's Petite Sandwich Redefines "Petite." And "Sandwich."

    ​Last night the Winspear Opera House played host to Kathleen Edwards, a Canadian folk and country singer, and Bon Iver. The opera house, a marvel of modern architectural and sound design, makes for a life-shifting experience when the music is good. I wish I could say the same for the food a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    At Fred's Downtown Philly, an Italian Hoagie Even a Cowboys Fan Should Consider

    ​Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Shop: Fred's Downtown Philly The Sandwich: Italian Hoagie ($7.25) Bread: Amoroso's Hoagie, shipped right in from the City of Bro Love Top ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    The Reuben at Coppell Deli: Taking You Back to the Glory Days

    ​Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Coppell Deli The Sandwich: The Reuben ($6.29) Bread: Ever so delicately toasted Rye Toppings: Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    Our Sandwich Expedition Took Us to Sid's Rainbow Grill, But You Don't Have to Follow

    ​Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Sid's Rainbow Grill The Sandwich: The Club ($6.75) Bread: Wheat seared by an angry toaster Toppings: Ham, Turkey, Lettuce, Tomato, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2011

    The Whole Hog Sandwich at Smoke Should Probably Be Your Next Lunch

    ​Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Smoke The Sandwich: Whole Hog Sandwich ($12) Bread: House baked roll kissed by the sweet bird of honey Toppings: Pulled pork ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2011

    Aint Nothing But Mr. G's Thang: A Sandwich Worth Seeking Out

    ​ Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Mr. G's Deli The Sandwich: Balis Bad Boy ($7.49) Bread: Briefly toasted French roll Toppings: Chicken breast, onions, Sicilian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    Granny's Sunday Gravy at Gennarino's: Thanksgiving on a Traveling Hoagie

    ​ Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Gennarino's Neapolitan Food Truck The Sandwich: Granny's Sunday Gravy ($5) Bread: Warm hoagie Toppings: Turkey meatballs, brac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    Hard Eight BBQ is a Hard Ten

    ​ Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Hard Eight BBQ The Sandwich: Sliced Beef ($5) Bread: Fresh Baked Jalapeño Roll Toppings: Sliced brisket and a little self-appl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Capriotti's Thanksgivingy Sandwich is Worth the Tryptophan

    ​ Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Capriotti's Sandwich: The Bobbie ($8.39) Bread: Hoagie Toppings: Fresh roasted then even more freshly chilled turkey, stuffing, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Four Restaurants I Wish Santa Would Bring Dallas for Christmas

    Flickr​When I dreamed up my ideas for the RedFork space (which are never going to happen), it jogged my memory about many restaurants that I'd love to see arrive and thrive in Dallas. Here are a few more; consider this my Christmas list. If you think a reputable version of one of these restaur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2012

    This Week's Best Food Deals, Starring Mike Anderson's, The Fish and a Lot of Pastrami

    Gilt TasteMeat, glorious meat! ​Foodbitch's inboxes fill each day with a metric shit-ton of offers, flash sales and discounts. Here are some of this week's best. Gilt Taste: Pastranomy pastrami sandwich pack for $78.99 Are you into deli meats? I mean really into deli meats? No, I'm not tellin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2012

    At Deli News, the Bagel and Lox Just Might Make You Forget You Live in a Deli Wasteland

    ​Alexander Nham writes about breakfast for City of Ate. It's not his full-time job, though. Although that would be a sweet full-time job. Moving from north to south has been tough, no way around it. Some things I take as a birth rite are no where to be found around Dallas: Italian beef, salte ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Henk's European Deli Splits a Polish Sausage and Pairs it with Eggs, Just So You Know

    Polish sausage. Polish sausage. POLISH SAUSAGE.​Alex Nham travels the globe, mainly the part with Dallas on it, in search of new places to eat breakfast. I wasn't in search of anything particular to eat this week; the days were long and I just wanted some eggs and fat. I could have gone to so ... More >>

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