RECIPE: Rye blintz
Blintzes were never a big thing in my health minded family. Apart from faint memories of a blueberry one at Ratner's years ago I haven't had many enjoyable encounters. You don't really find them at any...
View ArticleOur favorite recipe for a sweet new year
What better way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah than with sweet foods that represent the sweetness we hope for in the new year? Beyond the requisite apples dipped in honey it’s customary to serve a few...
View ArticleCelebrate Jewish Food on October 12 & 13
Last year in Berkeley Noah and I attended the Deli Summit to discuss the direction of Jewish food and deli culture and since then we’ve been working on a way to continue the conversation. On October...
View ArticleSandy hit hard
Dear friends and lovers of deli, Our thoughts are with all of those affected by Superstorm Sandy. Thankfully our entire team is safe and both restaurant locations secure. Unfortunately the Red Hook...
View ArticleGiving thanks
It’s been three weeks since the storm hit. Twenty one days of waking up to a confounding reality; one that presents physical, emotional and operational challenges that rival any struggle we’ve faced...
View ArticleTurkey day
One of our favorite parts of the cookbook writing process was the maven interviews. We sat down with friends and respected colleagues to learn about their perspective on everything from how to care for...
View ArticlePLAYLIST #2: Thanksgiving edition
Giving thanks is fun. It’s right and necessary and sometimes it’s overlooked in a city of almost 9 million people. But more often than not, we say it –a simple “thank you”– for directions (even though...
View ArticleTraditional Jewish Christmas
On December 24, 25 and 26th we will be serving our third annual Chinese Feast. Seatings are at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 PM and reservations may be made by calling 646-494-9508. The tradition of Chinese food...
View ArticleRECIPE: Latkes
If you know anything about Chanukah it’s that the holiday is an excuse to eat fried foods for eight days. The story of the miracle of oil is a simple one: Emperor Antiochus and his Syrian forces...
View ArticlePlaylist #3: Chanukah edition
The purpose of this playlist was to stay as far away as possible from Adam Sandler, Matisyahu, and this creepy and unsettling Carole King song I found called “Chanukah Prayer.” But in doing so, I found...
View ArticleRECIPE: Smoked Bluefish Toast
We look forward to the preparation and service of our Traditional Jewish Christmas a.k.a A Chinese Feast all year long. It’s a moment to step outside of our usual Jewish comfort food fare and have...
View ArticlePlaylist #4: Christmas edition
This playlist posed the opposite problem of the last – there’s too much Christmas music out there, and while some of it is essential (Mariah, she’s on fiyah), the rest is too saccharine (Bublé, Rod...
View ArticleSuperbowl 6-Foot Super Heros by Mile End Delicatessen
Need to feed a crowd for the Superbowl this Sunday? We have just the Hero for you! Our 6 foot long hero is constructed out of nothing but our best house cured and smoked meats. Smoked Meat, Smoked...
View ArticleSunday Chinese Supper
Over each of the past 3 Christmas holidays since we have been open, we have been building on a tradition of Jewish People eating Chinese food, and we recently expanded this as a weekly feature of...
View ArticleSpecial Evenings
Nearly five months have passed since Sandy hit. Our harbor-side neighborhood of Red Hook has resumed a more regular rhythm and our commissary kitchen is humming with the preparation of meats and more....
View ArticleQuick Catering Has Resumed!
We’re pleased to have resumed our catering services, which are available for pickup or delivery in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Email catering@mileenddeli.com or call 347-708-6915 to place an order. All of...
View ArticleHappy Passover
The Passover holiday is one that urges all of its celebrants to become engaged storytellers. Rather than the usual stuffing of the face that often takes place at Jewish holiday tables, the Passover...
View ArticleRECIPE: Soul Mash
The deli lifestyle is not really known for its flattering effects on your figure. We always appreciate the effort of those ordering a lean Smoked Meat sandwich, though, in reality, the deli is not the...
View ArticleCanada Day in Central Park
We are very excited to be taking part in a special event on Saturday June 29th – The first ever Canada Day International in Central Park. Canadians will be taking over the park for the entire day...
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