Will there be Reformed Delis, Conservative Delis, and Orthodox Delis?
There has been Reformed Delis, Conservative Delis, and Orthodox Delis in the US since the 1910’s. My family ran several Conservative, Conservadox and Orthodox Delis in NYC and Borscht Belt back in the day, the rabbinical seal means much more than you’d imagine to certain sects in the most traditional lineages.
That being said, can’t find a Jewish deli with corned beef to compare to an Irish pub in Montclair NJ these days.
Katz’s is really sad, as is Lansky’s which has lost the plot.
Artie’s and others are using Empire brand corned beef and pastrami, which is top of the line commercial, and a pretty uniform flavor, but that’s what this article is about, the loss of craftsmanship.