Delis & Sandwiches
The Jewish deli is the original New York food and still the city's best emotional anchor. Katz's is the obvious one. The pastrami is worth the line and the ticket-stub system. Further afield, Defonte's in Red Hook is the Italian-American hero; Brennan & Carr in Sheepshead Bay is the dipped roast beef sandwich (don't skip the cup of jus); Casa Della Mozzarella on Arthur Avenue is the Bronx in sandwich form; Sahadi's on Atlantic Ave for the Middle Eastern angle.
Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
Defonte's Sandwich Shop
Legendary Red Hook sandwich shop since 1922, known for towering Italian heroes and roast beef.
Brennan & Carr
Iconic 1930s-era restaurant famous for its hot roast beef sandwiches bathed in broth.
Casa Della Mozzarella
Old-school nook specializing in Italian deli fare, cold cuts, olive oil & housemade mozzarella.
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