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The 2nd Ave Deli Cookbook: Recipes and Memories from Abe Lebewohl's Legendary Kitchen
The Second Avenue Deli has been an internationally renowned Gotham landmark for nearly half a century. Over the years, its founder, Abe Lebewohl, provided the best Jewish fare in town, transforming his tiny ten-seat Village eatery into a New York institution.
The Second Avenue Deli Cookbook contains more than 160 of Abe Lebewohl’s recipes, including all of the Deli’s peerless renditions of traditional Jewish chicken soup with matzo balls, chopped liver, gefilte fish, kasha varnishkes, mushroom barley soup, noodle kugel, potato latkes, blintzes, and many more. These versatile dishes are perfect for any occasion—from holiday dinners to Sunday brunches with friends and family.
The late Abe Lebewohl was a great restaurateur in the showman tradition and a well-known and much-loved New York personality. His famous Deli attracted hundreds of celebrity patrons, many of whom have graciously contributed to this cookbook not only personal reminiscences but also recipes, running the gamut from Morley Safer’s family brisket to Paul Reiser’s formula for the perfect egg cream. A wonderful blend of New York and Jewish history and mouthwatering recipes, The Second Avenue Deli Cookbook provides a delicious taste of nostalgia.
The Second Avenue Deli Cookbook contains more than 160 of Abe Lebewohl’s recipes, including all of the Deli’s peerless renditions of traditional Jewish chicken soup with matzo balls, chopped liver, gefilte fish, kasha varnishkes, mushroom barley soup, noodle kugel, potato latkes, blintzes, and many more. These versatile dishes are perfect for any occasion—from holiday dinners to Sunday brunches with friends and family.
The late Abe Lebewohl was a great restaurateur in the showman tradition and a well-known and much-loved New York personality. His famous Deli attracted hundreds of celebrity patrons, many of whom have graciously contributed to this cookbook not only personal reminiscences but also recipes, running the gamut from Morley Safer’s family brisket to Paul Reiser’s formula for the perfect egg cream. A wonderful blend of New York and Jewish history and mouthwatering recipes, The Second Avenue Deli Cookbook provides a delicious taste of nostalgia.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published October 5, 1999
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January 23, 2008
Not just a Jewish cookbook, the Second Avenue Deli cookbook includes memories from various people you may have heard of (Bella Abzug, Paul Reiser, Joe Franklin) talking about their memories of the deli and its owner Abe Lebewohl. The vast majority of the recipes aren't vegetarian-friendly, as you might guess (lots of chicken and beef, and plenty of schmaltz elsewhere), but the dessert section is priceless. I can't wait to try Abe's double-chocolate ice cream recipe out this summer.
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May 31, 2011This is my favourite New York deli.
I went there just about every day in January, 2010.
I even bought the t-shirt and the cookbook, and as soon as I lose all the weight I put on there, I'll wear the t-shirt and cook one of their recipes.
Steve, the manager, took really good care of me and my family, and we've exchanged emails a few times.
There's a tragedy behind this deli that I hope one day gets solved.
I went there just about every day in January, 2010.
I even bought the t-shirt and the cookbook, and as soon as I lose all the weight I put on there, I'll wear the t-shirt and cook one of their recipes.
Steve, the manager, took really good care of me and my family, and we've exchanged emails a few times.
There's a tragedy behind this deli that I hope one day gets solved.
June 27, 2009
I love it. Try the chopped liver. An interesting read too.
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