Los Angeles may not be quite as historically well-known for its culinary chops (compared to other long-standing U.S. big shots like New York City or Chicago), but there is one culinary creation that ...

Langer’s Delicatessen may be the most consistent restaurant in Los Angeles. It’s so consistent that my order hasn’t deviated in 35 years. The No. 1 with an extra side of Russian dressing for dipping. ...

As a kid, I remember going to Jewish delis with my dad and zaida, and I would be mesmerized by the towering stack of pastrami and corned beef in the sandwiches. They were so big that even the grownups ...

Traditional pastrami owes it roots to pre-refrigeration Romania, when the cured and seasoned then smoked meat was more so for purposes of preservation versus flavor. Goose was a popular choice in its ...

Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. Deep red, richly textured, salty, and slightly smoky, pastrami is the ...