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In reply to the discussion: Choose one restaurant. [View all]jmowreader
(50,572 posts)Okay, I would only get to eat there about one week a year, but Sarge's it is.
1. History. Sarge's is one of the first 24-hour eateries in the City. It was founded by a retired NYPD sergeant (hence the name) named Katz, who is no relation to the family who founded Katz's Deli. Until 2020, the only time it ever closed was after a huge fire.
2. Food quality. It's exceptional. Make sure to get the Fresh Fruit Cup.
3. Portion size. Sarge's offers a line of "Combination Sandwiches." They cost $25. Do not, whatever you do, order a Combination Sandwich unless you're with someone. These things are two-person meals. They also have a sandwich called The Monster, which costs $50 and has corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, fresh turkey, salami, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, cole slaw and Russian dressing. I believe they bring it to you with a forklift. The regular size sandwiches are plenty for one person, and make a fine supper. A slice of Sarge's cheesecake is at least twice the size of the average slice, and is very light and fluffy.
4. "Real New York-ness." Now that Carnegie Deli is gone, there are basically two true old-school Jewish delis left in the City. Katz's is where all the tourists go. My Idaho accent gets me looked at REAL strange when I eat at Sarges, because that's where the locals go.
5. Genuine Tiffany lamps.