America's Great Delis: Recipes and Traditions from Coast to Coast

America's Great Delis: Recipes and Traditions from Coast to Coast by Sheryll Bellman. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781416205654.

A tribute to the classic America deli; this lively, illustrated title goes behind the counter to chronicle the colorful characters, rich histories and family recipes that have been passed down for generations. With more than 250 color and black & white photographs and historical ephemera, Americas Great Delis is an in-depth look at delis across the U.S. 80+ original recipes from world famous delis including: a Zingermans sandwich; The Ferber Experience; Junior s Famous No.1 Cheesecake; Katzs Deli Honey Cake; Canters Deli Cheese Blintzes; Langers Deli pastrami, along with a glossary of Yiddishisms and deli-speak for the uninitiated, make this book a wonderful celebration of Jewish cuisine and culture.