NYC Foodies: My Lunch, it was HUGE!

[jnalpak]

My Lunch @ Stage Deli (55th and 7th)

1) Dr. Browns Black Cherry
2) Pastrami & Cornedbeef Overstuffed (mustard on the side)
edit: it comes out HOT too
3) French Fries
4) a few pickles

Someone in my group had a camera on them during lunch today. Being that its a huge tourist spot i had no objections.

Enjoy a pic of a true NY sandwhich in all its glory before i wolfed it down

http://www.jnalpak.com/photos/uncategorized/stage_sandwhich.jpg

[PoBoy321]

I'm not sure whether I should be nauseous or drooling.

[tonypaladino]

mmmmmmm

that is all

[slickpoppa]

What a waste. I need an adequate bread to meat ration in my sandwiches

[Gunny Highway]

That looks awesome. No rabbit food either. Nice. Please tell us you ate the whole thing.

[sfer]

I like Stage. Their pickles are good and the pastrami flavorful. It's not Katz's but it's good.

I prefer Cel-Ray soda however.

The salad I had for lunch was just as good.


I just keep telling my self that.

**Salad is JUST as good**
**Salad is JUST as good**
**Salad is JUST as good**
**Salad is JUST as good**

[kenberman]

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I like Stage. Their pickles are good and the pastrami flavorful. It's not Katz's but it's good.

I prefer Cel-Ray soda however.

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I was introduced to cel-ray at 2nd avenue. good stuff.

to whoever said they needed more bread: you can always ask for more, and make 2 sandwiches.

but you're not as manly if you do this.

[Hornacek]

Katz's is still #1 in NY in my mind though.

"I'll have what she's having."

[Aces McGee]

That looks awesome. I've never been to New York, but lately I've been craving sandwiches like that.

How much do they cost?

-McGee

[istewart]

You had me at Dr. Brown's.

[sfer]

It's about $10 and it comes out hot and steaming. At Katz's, they cut the pastrami in front of you, and they don't use a deli slicer. The guy uses a knife and fork and gives you a small plate with a couple of slices to sample while he makes your sandwich.

[tonypaladino]

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It's about $10 and it comes out hot and steaming. At Katz's, they cut the pastrami in front of you, and they don't use a deli slicer. The guy uses a knife and fork and gives you a small plate with a couple of slices to sample while he makes your sandwich.

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Anbd you MUST give the guy at least 2 bucks or you will get a wussy ass sandwich.

[Hornacek]

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It's about $10 and it comes out hot and steaming. At Katz's, they cut the pastrami in front of you, and they don't use a deli slicer. The guy uses a knife and fork and gives you a small plate with a couple of slices to sample while he makes your sandwich.

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Anbd you MUST give the guy at least 2 bucks or you will get a wussy ass sandwich.

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Tipping is not a gratuity there; its kinda just like super-sizing a sandwich.

[edtost]

drool....

[jnalpak]

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How much do they cost?

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$15.00 just for the combo!

YES, i ate the whole thing.
We also had some Ruggalah /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Blarg]

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I'm not sure whether I should be nauseous or drooling.

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Heheh me too.

[jnalpak]

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It's about $10 and it comes out hot and steaming. At Katz's, they cut the pastrami in front of you, and they don't use a deli slicer. The guy uses a knife and fork and gives you a small plate with a couple of slices to sample while he makes your sandwich.

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Anbd you MUST give the guy at least 2 bucks or you will get a wussy ass sandwich.

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Tipping is not a gratuity there; its kinda just like super-sizing a sandwich.

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TIPPING IS A MUST AT KATZ's...
also, make sure you are talking to the guy and he SEE'S you placing the cash in the tip jar. Not only will you get a big sandwhich but you'll get a nice little appetizer too.

[Blarg]

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What a waste. I need an adequate bread to meat ration in my sandwiches

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Ditto. The meat wouldn't be piled so high if the bread wasn't so small.

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What a waste. I need an adequate bread to meat ration in my sandwiches

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Ditto. The meat wouldn't be piled so high if the bread wasn't so small.

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"I hate New York Delis man. They always put way too much damn meat on the sandwich. It's like eatin' a cow with a cracker on either side... I go in and order a Pastrami sandwich and the guy says:

'Can I get you anything else?'

Yeah, a loaf of bread and some other people!!!"

-Mitch Hedberg

[dblgutshot]

I wouldn't even know how to start eating that. That looks amazing!

[WackityWhiz]

that is awesome. Good call on the avatar, seriously i'm jealous.

guess i'll have to stick with my huge mcdonalds sandwich consisting of 2 double cheeses and 2 mcchickens all at the same time /images/graemlins/grin.gif since i live in iowa and all

[jnalpak]

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"I hate New York Delis man. They always put way too much damn meat on the sandwich. It's like eatin' a cow with a cracker on either side... I go in and order a Pastrami sandwich and the guy says:

'Can I get you anything else?'

Yeah, a loaf of bread and some other people!!!"

-Mitch Hedberg

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RIP!

[MaxPower]

That is a hell of a sandwich. Those sandwiches exceed the capacity of the rye bread.

The black cherry is a good choice. Substitute a potato knish for the french fries and you have perfection.

Don't they have a stage deli at The Mirage now?

The stage is Ok, but the top delis are 2nd Avenue and Katz's. Katz's for the pastrami and corned beef and 2nd Avenue for all around kosher food (chicken soup, gefilte fish, kasha varnishkas, stuffed cabbage, etc.)

[toss]

This maybe a stupid question but how do you eat that? My mouth doesn't open that big. Do you only eat the meat until you can fit the sandwhich in your mouth? Do you crush the sandwhich to make it smaller?

[jnalpak]

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This maybe a stupid question but how do you eat that? My mouth doesn't open that big. Do you only eat the meat until you can fit the sandwhich in your mouth? Do you crush the sandwhich to make it smaller?

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I always try the mouth the sandwhich but it never works unless you like mustard moustache ( i dont). After a few attempts i go for the fork and knife.

I'll try the CRUSH method next time i am in the privacy of my own home.

sorry but montreal is unbeatable

[slamdunkpro]

I've been to the Stage and to Carnegie's, (and yes I googled Katz's- no map) so to all the New Yorkers - Where is Katz's?
(and yes - I know its on the lower East Side on Houston Street) but what is that near? / how would I get there from Penn Station?

[MaxPower]

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I've been to the Stage and to Carnegie's, (and yes I googled Katz's- no map) so to all the New Yorkers - Where is Katz's?
(and yes - I know its on the lower East Side on Houston Street) but what is that near? / how would I get there from Penn Station?

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Houston and Ludlow.

[tonypaladino]

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I've been to the Stage and to Carnegie's, (and yes I googled Katz's- no map) so to all the New Yorkers - Where is Katz's?
(and yes - I know its on the lower East Side on Houston Street) but what is that near? / how would I get there from Penn Station?

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From Penn Station take the B or D train to Broadway/Lafayette Street

[DrNo888]

Someone tell me where to get something like this in the Bay Area!!!

[Gandor]

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Where is Katz's? ... how would I get there from Penn Station?

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From Penn Station take the B or D train to Broadway/Lafayette Street

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I'm sorry Tony, but if he did that, he would never make it out of the station. Take the A train to West 4th and transfer to the F or V train. Take that to 2nd Ave and walk east on Houston.

[tonypaladino]

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Where is Katz's? ... how would I get there from Penn Station?

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From Penn Station take the B or D train to Broadway/Lafayette Street

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I'm sorry Tony, but if he did that, he would never make it out of the station. Take the A train to West 4th and transfer to the F or V train. Take that to 2nd Ave and walk east on Houston.

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Bway/Lafayette and 2nd Ave are pretty much the same distance from Katz's. Why take 2 trains when 1 goes strait there?

[Analyst]

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Someone tell me where to get something like this in the Bay Area!!!

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Does not exist. /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[slamdunkpro]

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I'm sorry Tony, but if he did that, he would never make it out of the station.

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??? Why? Is it in hell?

[NutzyClutz]

Avoid the Stage Deli at Taj Atlantic City. I had the most dried out brisket ever. It wasn't even half the size of yours.