Some places feed you. And then there are places like Katz’s Delicatessen, which feel like they’ve been feeding a whole city for over a century. This isn’t just a spot to grab a sandwich; it’s a living, breathing piece of New York history. Since 1888, it’s sat on the Lower East Side, watching economic storms, world wars, and the entire island of Manhattan transform around it. It started as a humble gathering place for the neighborhood’s Jewish community, and somehow, it’s become the most famous deli on the planet. Food critics, world travelers, New Yorkers who’ve seen it all—they’ll all tell you the same thing: no one else does it quite like Katz’s. Let’s talk about why.
Why the Value Justifies the Price
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