When Harry met Sally

We had lunch yesterday at Katz Deli in Manhattan. 

https://katzsdelicatessen.com/

We three shared a Reuben and a Pastrami sandwich.  More than we could eat.  The Pastami was the very best I have ever eaten.  Chappy's Rueben would give them a run for the $$.  We cook pastrami on the egg frequently and it is never as tender as this, not even close.  Need to work on my technique.

This place has been around since 1888. During WWII it was popular to "Send a Salami to your boy in the Army" from Katz.  Since I love all things WWII, you could be sure I would love it and I did.   Very busy with a typical NYC hurry.  Not impolite, just hurried.  

It was a nice mix of locals and touristos like us.  The famous scene from When Harry met Sally was filmed there.  There is a sign over their table.  Always worth a second look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-bsf2x-aeE

It was just down the street from Lindsey's former employer, American Apparel.  No fond memories there.  She was chasing her dream and starving to death at the same time.  She stuck it out even when dear old Dad thought she should come back.  She has accomplished a lot a long way from home.  Proud Papa here.

Afterwards we walked to another favorite deli of hers,  Russ & Daughters, to get Bagels & lox for breakfast.  It is an old established place and a NYC landmark.  A locals place. Filled with things this Alabama boy had never seen before.  Very busy and spotlessly clean.  Oh and the lox was outstanding.  Check it out.

http://www.russanddaughters.com/

This place obviously supported several families in a very small place.   Small local place, big business.  A recurring theme here. No big Wal-Marts.  I like it.