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Our team of full-service butchers ensures that every piece of meat is handled properly and cut perfectly. He describes himself as non-religious but culturally Jewish. He has nothing but love and respect for his family’s Jewish heritage and honors it in his recipes (but, like, he doesn’t keep kosher).
Getting a First Look at Charlotte’s Two New Jewish Delis
Our hand-crafted deli sandwiches are made to order, with piles of perfectly cured meats, cheeses, and all the fixings. From the beginning in 1983, Rusty’s Deli and Grille has been known as one of the best restaurants for fresh food quick in South Charlotte. Welcome to Deli St.Deli St. is an innovative independent brand aiming to offer healthy quick meal options intended for young professionals and neighborhood re... The taste was immediately apparent as I bit into the knish, with a potato consistency that I would describe as mostly mashed. It had a thick exterior crust that was a nice contrast to the softness inside. They were obviously experiencing opening jitters, as the food wasn’t coming out in a timely manner and the ordering process wasn’t clearly defined.
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I also harken back to my early childhood when my bubbe (Yiddish for “grandma”) Becky would make potato or meat knishes. She didn’t speak English, but we communicated through her cooking. Our salads, soups & sandwiches are prepared with fresh products.
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Even better news for me is that I passed my stress test with flying colors, so I can safely venture back to both spots when the urge arises. I also had the babka, a sweet, braided bread that may or may not contain any number of fillings. In Joan’s babka, I detected cinnamon and maybe even some chocolate in the mix. I was never fond of Jewish desserts growing up, but after tasting these selections, I might have been missing out. Delicious bone broth with a healing purpose, shipped fresh to your door.
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Unfortunately, they were out of knishes already, as well as rye bread and potato salad. Deli St is an innovative concept aiming to offer healthy quick meal options for young professionals and neighborhood residents that are always on the go. In a hip neighborhood full of diverse eateries, breweries and coffee shops Deli St will draw the difference by baking their own goods, offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian options as well as a full coffee bar. When I learned that we would close out 2023 in Charlotte with the opening of two new Jewish delis on the fringes of Uptown, my Chicagoan heart skipped a beat.
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The roll makes the sandwich, so this story was over before it started; I would take a pass on The Mullbery for that reason alone. I ordered the Mullbery, which featured soppressata, capicola, mortadella, prosciutto and aged provolone, with the usual accompaniments of oil and vinegar with mayo on a hero roll. Like Joan’s, the slices were thick, but they were fattier and had a more peppery taste. If this were a blind date, we would have clicked instantly. The potato knish had a more solid potato interior, and though I preferred Joan’s, you couldn’t go wrong with either. The new location was run efficiently compared to my first encounter at Schreiber’s.
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I was a bit disappointed with my first outing but planned to return the following week, as issues are to be expected upon opening any new venture. I lived for 21 years near Manny’s Deli, an institution in Chicago for more than 70 years, and I was there enough that the pastrami slicer knew me. I was now ready for my return visit to Schreiber’s to see how they had worked their kinks out over the past week and compare the pastrami and knish to Joan’s. What I have never missed out on is Mom’s cheesecake, a staple dessert from Dressler’s restaurants that comes from his mother’s recipe — his mother being the bakery’s namesake, Joan — that never disappoints.
Our market is focused on providing fresh, locally sourced products including craft beer, wine, specialty coffee, baked goods, and more. All 5 locations throughout the Charlotte area offer a great environment for a casual hang out, business meeting, or sharing a bottle of wine. We also host a variety of events every week as we seek to build a sense of community. At Schreiber’s, which I visited on Dec. 23, one day after its opening, I found a long line and items already running out just a few hours into the day. It looks like I wasn’t the only one in town longing for a Jewish deli.
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There was no confusion as to where to order (given this is a standalone location and not a stall in a crowded food hall) and everything was ready in a timely manner. Meshugganah, the deli concept inside Joan’s, was initially a pop-up by Rob Clement, who previously worked for Jon Dressler at The Porter’s House restaurant. Joan’s Bakery & Deli, which opened in Midtown’s Metropolitan shopping center on Dec. 15, was also hopping when I visited early on a Saturday afternoon. And serving takeout only, with some tables right outside the door as well as others nearby facing the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
Schreiber’s describes themselves as a New York-style deli on Facebook, but I would describe them more as a combo of a Jewish deli and sandwich shop, offering turkey and roast beef options, plus an Italian sub and a veggie sandwich. Perhaps a good way to hedge your bets among a consumer base not as familiar with or picky about Jewish delis as yours truly. I have at times gone out of my way to pick up just dessert from Fin & Fino, Dressler’s closest restaurant to my house, when I’ve had the urge for her cheesecake. Now I have another location for Mom’s cheesecake, not to mention the carrot, coconut, and chocolate cake options offered up at Joan’s. I ordered a 7-ounce pastrami sandwich (they also have a 10-ounce option), with the matzo ball soup, a schmear of chopped liver on the side and a potato-and-onion knish. In fact, I stopped at Schreiber’s right after the test to try out the matzo ball soup and a knish.
The matzo ball soup was darker in color than any I had eaten before and I almost thought the broth was from a beef stock, but Clement assured me it was chicken. It included two good-sized matzo balls, more chicken pieces than Schreiber’s despite the smaller size, as well as the requisite ingredients you expect with this dish. The best part of the sandwich was the banana peppers, which provided the biggest taste pop I got. There wasn’t nearly enough oil and vinegar to awaken the rest of the ingredients, so the sandwich lacked flavor a bit. It was served on good rye bread with a nice grainy mustard.
While waiting for your order, browse our market for local craft beer, wine, baked goods, specialty coffees, cheese, chocolates, kombucha, and more. We always place emphasis on local and offer some of the best brands in the Charlotte area. I also sampled the rugelach, defined by Oxford as a bite-size cookie made with cream-cheese dough rolled around a filling of nuts, poppy seed paste, chocolate, or jam. The selection on this day at Joan’s consisted of chocolate and apricot flavors.
He’s got a heart of gold but no filter—which, combined with his love of cooking, makes him a hit at every party. He always tells it like it is and isn’t afraid of being blunt. He’s got a wry sense of humor, quick to crack-wise with a nudge and a wink. Two eggs, red onion, tomato, spinach, pepperjack cheese, jalapenos or salsa, mayo, salt and pepper in a wrap. Hi There, We are currently on a pause of our pop up operations.
Reid's is Charlotte's original hometown specialty food store and favorite culinary destination. Reid's specializes in superior meats, wines, regional provisions, locally grown produce, and seasonally fresh meals & gift baskets for our loyal customer base. Dine-in with the deli and wine bar, or pick up quick take-out items from the prepared foods case and butcher shop. Reid's embodies friendly service wrapped in Southern-style, with 4 convenient locations in North Carolina. Reid's is a living, eating, drinking, a beloved, celebrated, long-standing member of the community, and a regional mecca for sophisticated palates. Rhino Market & Deli is a family owned and operated business with over 40 menu items including vegetarian and vegan options.
It was definitely an above-average sandwich, though maybe not my dream date. The schmear of chopped liver was smooth and creamy, reminding me of the way my mother used to make it. Dressler, owner of Joan’s and other restaurants in the Rare Roots Hospitality Group, told me they plan on extending hours in the spring. They will also provide food service at Lost Worlds Brewery once they open their location next door.
