Do any of your New Yorkers know what the real story is behind the closing of the 2nd Ave. Deli last month? I just saw a posting on another newsgroup that said it closed. Sure enough, a google search found a story about it at
First trip to Aldi's 6472Hayabusa I'd say Aldi's already has a pretty good hold in the US with 600 stores. Frills? Who needs frills? I'm in and out of Aldi's in 10 minutes...
but the story was scant on details. From what this report said, the owner balked at paying a rent increase and footing the bill to renovate the building to meet modern code, but I suspect there's more involved. I hope the 2nd Ave. Deli opens up in another location as it was truly a New York landmark and one of the few places on the entire east coast where one could go for a wonderful Kosher meal.
Pastrami lovers must be mourning the loss of this deli since I am told the 2nd Ave. Deli's pastrami was second to none. I am not a fan of pastrami so I defer to other people's opinions on where good pastrami can be found.
Even though I am watching my food intake, a 90 mile trip up I95 from Southern NJ where I live will not be the same without a meal at the 2nd Ave. Deli.
First trip to Aldi's 6471Posting from Germany, Aldi's home market: Aldi is by far the worst employer among the low-cost supermarkets. A couple...
