Loeser's Deli

Loeser's Deli was a Jewish deli in the Bronx, New York that closed in 2019, after 60 years, citing a non-compliant gas line.^[1][2] Founded in 1960 by Freddy Loeser and Ernest his father, a Holocaust survivor, their origin story is that they used Freddy's Bar Mitzvah money to open the business.^[3][4] The corner of West 231st St and Godwin Terrace, was renamed Loeser's Deli Place by the city in honor of the deli.^[5] The city found issues with their health regulations and their plumbing, leading to the shutdown of the operation.^[6] They were known for knishes and pastrami.^[7][8]

See also

• List of Ashkenazi Jewish restaurants
• List of delicatessens
• List of Jewish delis

References

1. Lampen, Claire (2019-12-03). "Bronx Institution Loeser's Kosher Deli May Close After 60 Years". Gothamist. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
2. Dai, Serena (2019-12-03). "Nearly 60-Year-Old Bronx Jewish Deli Loeser's Is in Danger of Closing Forever". Eater NY. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
3. Hoffman, Brian (2015-09-29). "CORNED BEEF/PASTRAMI REVIEW: Loeser's Kosher Deli". Eat This NY. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
4. Cohen, Jason (2019-12-07). "Famous Kosher Riverdale Deli Shuttered". Bronx Times. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
5. Hinman, Michael (2019-11-26). "City shuts down Loeser's Deli over gas line issues, and it may never reopen". The Riverdale Press. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
6. Moynihan, Ellen; McShane, Larry (2019-12-01). "Pastrami on why? Perplexed Bronx deli owners facing possible shutdown after 60 years over ongoing gas line flap with city". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
7. "Boogie Down Bites: Loeser's Kosher Deli & Caterer". News 12 - The Bronx. 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
8. Feldman, Zachary (2013-10-07). "Loeser's Pastrami Sandwich, One of Our 100 Favorite Dishes". The Village Voice. Retrieved 2023-12-09.

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