The Sixth and I Historic Synogogue is having a ($6) lecture by David Sax: Save the Deli, In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish Delicatessen on October 21st:
“As a life-long deli obsessive, David Sax was understandably alarmed by the state of Jewish delicatessen – a cuisine that once sat at the very center of Jewish life had become endangered by assimilation, homogenization, and health food trends. And so Sax set out on a journey across the U.S. and around the world in search of authentic delicatessen. As chronicled in his new book Save the Deli, Sax investigates everything deli – how it’s made, who makes it best, and where to go for particular dishes.
Sax will speak about how Jewish people view deli cuisine in relation to their health, weight, and bodies. Todd Kliman, Food and Wine Editor and Restaurant Critic for The Washingtonian, will then interview Sax to uncover if it is still possible to save the deli. Join this rallying cry for a new generation of food lovers, and sample some classic deli fare while you’re at it.”
I’m really looking forward to this lecture. 🙂 It does make me want to head over to Chutzpah for some pastrami.
-JAY
