The fated day at the deli has finally arrived. Liz and Jeffrey tackle the big question head-on by going back and forth about what might, or might not, make a food "Jewish." Is there such a thing? How do we know? What about Chinese food on Christmas? Only listeners will have the inside scoop. Other topics include the Borscht Belt (with a live podcast announcement), gut-healthy deli options for our food sensitivity affected listeners, and the ethics of a blueberry bagel.

Show notes:

The Gefilteria's Featured Recipes (lots of gluten free and dairy free options!): https://www.gefilteria.com/recipes

Chef Ari Miller's Fishtown restaurant, Post Haste, a favorite of The Gefilteria and a stop on Jeffrey's trip to Philadelphia: https://www.posthastephilly.com/

This episode was produced by Felicia Reich and edited by Pasha Toub.

Got a burning question on Jewish cooking? Submit your questions at tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline or email podcast@gefilteria.com!

Meet Me At The Deli is co-hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. Visit http://gefilteria.com for recipes, workshops, The Gefilte Manifesto cookbook, and more.

This show is an original podcast by Heeb Media, an independent digital nonprofit for subversive Jewish culture. Circumcision not required.

If you like creative sandwich names, dueling regional pastrami styles, and glizzy banter, you’ll love this week’s episode with one very special guest. Liz and Jeffrey gear up for the Fourth of July with New York-based journalist and proud Texan, Adam Chandler, author and food columnist at The Wall Street Journal. No better expert could be better equipped to join our hosts as they answer listeners’ burning questions about Texas- versus New York-style pastrami, the Jewish history of the hot dog, and whether the tradition of sandwiches named after celebrities is alive and thriving, or ready to retire.

Exploring food trends at the intersection of business and culture, Adam is the author of Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey into the Heart of America’s Fast-Food Kingdom, as well as 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life. Order your copies of Adam’s books on his website, www.adamchandler.com, and read his musings on fast food, American life, and more on his Substack, The Crunchwrap.

Show Notes:

The Great Nosh, the ultimate Jew-ish summer picnic

Ten Restaurants That Changed America by Paul Freedman

“The Time Rahm Emanuel Sliced Off his Finger at Arby’s” from Eater

The history of Schlotzky’s, the Texas deli chain Adam referenced

How Nathan’s Famous developed the kosher-style category, starting with hot dogs

This episode was produced by Felicia Reich and edited by Pasha Toub.

Got a burning question on Jewish cooking? Submit your questions at tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline or email podcast@gefilteria.com!

Meet Me At The Deli is co-hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. Visit http://gefilteria.com for recipes, workshops, The Gefilte Manifesto cookbook, and more.

This show is an original podcast by Heeb Media, an independent digital nonprofit for subversive Jewish culture. Circumcision not required.

Most Americans underestimate how much industry and tradition shape our Jewish and Southern food. This week, Liz and Jeffrey sit down with Michael W. Twitty, the renowned culinary historian and James Beard Award–winning author of The Cooking Gene and Koshersoul.

The three dive into how industrialization transformed kosher foods from trusted community staples into mass-produced, low-quality products, and how that shift may be behind the decline of once-great Jewish delis. They also explore ways in which certain traditions are kept alive, the best foods for pickling, and so much more.

A prolific writer and food justice advocate, his unique perspective on Black, Jewish, and Southern culinary crossovers adds a special flair to this lively discussion, especially during Pride and Juneteenth month.

Learn more about Michael and purchase his all of books, including Koshersoul, here: https://michaelwtwitty.com/

Show notes:

Pre-order Queer Soup Night: The Cookbook: https://combospress.com/products/queer-soup-night-the-cookbook

Information on the women-led Kosher Meat Riot of 1910: https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/the-jewish-women-behind-the-detroit-kosher-meat-riot-of-1910/article_47223202-21a0-11ef-b468-9749a64402cb.html

An illuminating article Michael wrote about Juneteenth for Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/history-of-juneteenth-food

This episode was produced by Felicia Reich and edited by Stella Hofferman.

Got a burning question on Jewish cooking and deli culture? Submit your question at https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline or email podcast@gefilteria.com!

Meet Me At The Deli is co-hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. Visit http://gefilteria.com for recipes, workshops, The Gefilte Manifesto cookbook, and more.

This show is an original podcast by Heeb Media, an independent digital nonprofit for subversive Jewish culture. Circumcision not required.

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