2nd Ave Deli
A certified glatt kosher institution that moved from its namesake avenue but kept its world-class standards; it is famous for its fatty, perfectly spiced pastrami and its traditional, no-nonsense Jewish deli atmosphere.
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A certified glatt kosher institution that moved from its namesake avenue but kept its world-class standards; it is famous for its fatty, perfectly spiced pastrami and its traditional, no-nonsense Jewish deli atmosphere.
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Pastrami on rye
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