Langer's Deli
Since I just posted about Mama's Hot Tamales, I figured I'd stay on the local tip and write about my other favorite grubspot in Macarthur Park -- Langer's Deli. Long considered an "LA Institution," Langer's is -- in my opinion -- hands-down, the BEST spot to get deli favorites like pastrami and corned beef sandwiches on rye.
The pastrami is out of this world... nothing like the salty slop you get at The Hat (though that salty slop is pretty damned tasty when you're jonesing for a greasy midnight snack... ). The corned beef is also heavenly. And, best of all, you can get both pastrami and corned beef together on one sandwich (like the one pictured above).
I also like the #19 sandwich (billed as their most popular sandwich), featuring pastrami, cole slaw, swiss cheese, and russian dressing on rye.
But for me, what really makes the sandwich is the rye bread: it's soft and warm, but with a great top crust that has a most satisfying crunch to contrast with the soft bread and tender meat inside.
There's also a full menu of other deli favorites, but I have never strayed from the pastrami or corned beef (except to get a cup of matzo ball or chicken noodle soup -- both are rather ordinary... stick to the sandwiches).
Langer's is open for breakfast and lunch only. It's located on the corner of 7th and Alvarado. Parking is a block west on 7th (they validate for 1 hr.). They also offer curbside take-out service -- you just call in your order and they'll bring it out for you so you can do a drive-by pickup. What more could you ask for?
Nora Ephron (the consummate New Yorker) loves Langer's, too:
The pastrami is out of this world... nothing like the salty slop you get at The Hat (though that salty slop is pretty damned tasty when you're jonesing for a greasy midnight snack... ). The corned beef is also heavenly. And, best of all, you can get both pastrami and corned beef together on one sandwich (like the one pictured above).
I also like the #19 sandwich (billed as their most popular sandwich), featuring pastrami, cole slaw, swiss cheese, and russian dressing on rye.
But for me, what really makes the sandwich is the rye bread: it's soft and warm, but with a great top crust that has a most satisfying crunch to contrast with the soft bread and tender meat inside.
There's also a full menu of other deli favorites, but I have never strayed from the pastrami or corned beef (except to get a cup of matzo ball or chicken noodle soup -- both are rather ordinary... stick to the sandwiches).
Langer's is open for breakfast and lunch only. It's located on the corner of 7th and Alvarado. Parking is a block west on 7th (they validate for 1 hr.). They also offer curbside take-out service -- you just call in your order and they'll bring it out for you so you can do a drive-by pickup. What more could you ask for?
Nora Ephron (the consummate New Yorker) loves Langer's, too:
posted by illewminator at 12/22/2005 11:53:00 PM
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nice post mano y mano! who are you anyway? don't think we've met.
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