Katz's pastrami: A religious experience

Penner's Pen blog

BY LARRY PENNER

Monday, October 26, 2009 11:01 AM EDT

Eating at Katz's Delicatessen is a religious experience for those who enjoy great deli. Forget the fancy tablecloths, waiters and sparkling bottled water in uptown restaurants. Go downtown to enjoy authentic New York food eaten by generations of Big Apple residents. Your bubbie would be proud. Take a day free from worrying about cholesterol and your weight to enjoy life! When out of town clients come in, they always insist we go to Katz's for a great lunch. There is no equivalent to Katz's deli style good grub. Don't forget to stuff a dollar in the tip cup for the counterman who serves you. Your reward will be a great sample of what's to come. In front of your eyes while you salivate in anticipation, he will build a sandwich, requiring two hands to eat. The restaurant is also a trip down memory lane, with photographs of celebrities from different eras. You can learn more about our past history at Katz's than visiting any local museum. The list of all the famous customers who have visited Katz's over the many decades is amazing. Look closely at the back of some chairs. Perhaps a former President or two or some other famous individual used the same seat. No winning politician in decades hasn't made a campaign stop at Katz's! The portions and quality continue to be one of the best buys in New York today. Anyone still hungry after dining there must have a tapeworm!