In the culinary fight club that is New York City, every neighborhood claims the best deli, the best slice, and the ultimate sandwich. Usually, the crown goes to cured meats piled high on rye. But what if the greatest champion in the entire five boroughs traded the carver for the fryer?
Every local knows there’s one unassuming spot- Famous Fish Market-that consistently dominates the competition with a perfectly crisp, flaky creation. If you think you know New York sandwiches, prepare to have your palate rearranged.
The reign of the Pastrami King is over.
A Neighborhood Classic On St. Nicholas Avenue
Walking past 684 St. Nicholas Avenue, you can smell the magic before you even see the sign. The sidewalk outside Famous Fish Market hums with regulars clutching grease-spotted bags, and the line snakes out the door most afternoons…