How Jewish delis shaped American food culture

How Jewish delis shaped American food culture

Many of us have very strong memories and associations with it. We may even have a favorite order. They’ve played host to films with iconic lines such as, “I’ll have what she’s having.” I am, of course, talking about the humble delicatessen, or deli as we call them. Let’s unpack the delicious history of these iconic Jewish American institutions. The earliest delicatessens (from the German word delikatessen, meaning “delicacies” or “fine foods”) c…