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Meet Me At The Deli

Heeb Media
Gefilteria
Deli
Matzoh Balls
New York City
Eastern European Jewish Cuisine
New York, United States
Jewish Cuisine
Settlement Cook Book
New York
P'cha
Pastrami
Borscht Belt
Jewish Immigration
Boston, United States
Brisket
Shannon Sarna
Shavuot
The Nosher
Miznon
Jewish Deli

Meet Me At the Deli, a podcast hosted by Gefilteria co-founders Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz, answers listeners’ burning questions on deli culture, Jewish cooking and the nouveau shtetl kitchen lifestyle.

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Eleven episodes. Countless insights from the world’s foremost Jewish food experts and food friends we’ve welcomed onto the podcast.

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Reporting LIVE from the Sour Cream Sierras...is green borscht actually a thing? Should anyone ever scoop a bagel? Liz and Jeffrey take Meet Me at the Deli on the road for a special live episode from the Borscht Belt Festival in Ellenville, New York, ... more

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Alyssa Heller
From Edith's, known for its sandwiches and all-day breakfast
Edith's
Episode: Best of Meet Me At The Deli
Michael Twitty
Culinary historian, author of The Cooking Gene and Kosher Soul
Self
Episode: Best of Meet Me At The Deli
Nora Rubel
Scholar; co-director of the Jewish Studies Department at the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
Episode: An Ode to Immigrant Cooking with Author Nora L. Rubel
Dan Vetrano
Wandering comedian at the Borscht Belt Festival
Guest, Get Work in Manhattan
Episode: Live! From the Sour Cream Sierras with Dan Vetrano, Willie Zabar, and Rocco Marinaccio
Willie Zabar
Comedian from New York City
Zabar's family (food/retail heritage)
Episode: Live! From the Sour Cream Sierras with Dan Vetrano, Willie Zabar, and Rocco Marinaccio
Rocco Marinaccio
Lit professor and food Studies educator
Manhattan University
Episode: Live! From the Sour Cream Sierras with Dan Vetrano, Willie Zabar, and Rocco Marinaccio
Adam Chandler
Columnist for The Wall Street Journal; author and commentator on food, business, and culture
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: A Pre-Fourth of July Pastrami Primer with Adam Chandler of The Wall Street Journal
Michael W. Twitty
Culinary historian, James Beard Award-winning author
Author of The Cooking Gene and KosherSoul
Episode: Diasporic Foodways, Pickle Trends, and "Unusual" Family Traditions with Author Michael W. Twitty
Shannon Sarna
Celebrated cookbook author and cooking teacher
The Nosher, Raza (staff)
Episode: Gut Prep Before the Holiday with Shannon Sarna of The Nosher

Hosts

Liz Alpern
Co-host and co-founder of Gefilteria; central to discussions on Jewish cooking, deli culture, and food heritage.
Jeffrey Yoskowitz
Co-host and co-founder; its moment-to-moment banter and knowledge of deli lore anchor episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • What about “how good this podcast is”

    This is a delightful way to spend some time. Jeffrey and Liz have the rare ability to both be content experts and have a great rapport.

    Best if you can listen with an intergenerational group, but even if it’s just you, you’ll still like it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leorakaye1
    United States2 months ago
  • Jewish Food podcast for the win!

    Thoroughly enjoyed your first show. Started listening to the podcast, then watched the video version on YouTube. My great grandfather (who is also your producer Felicia‘s great grandfather) and his family lived on Essex Street, right around the corner from Kosar‘s and The Pickle Guys, so I know the area well. Love the timely

    suggestion about serving appetizers prior to the Seder!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkVIBari
    United States6 months ago
  • Yes, please!

    A podcast about Jewish food? Yes, please! From nostalgia to recipes to culture, this is exactly the kind of delicious storytelling I didn’t know I needed. So excited for this debut and everything to come.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jodi Is Hungry
    United States6 months ago

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Guests and topics are described as engaging and educational, with a warm community vibe.
The show blends nostalgia with modernity in a way that feels inviting.
Listeners praise the hosts' rapport and expertise on Jewish food culture.

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#202
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Apple Podcasts
#209
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#73
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Live! From the Sour Cream Sierras with Dan Vetrano, Willie Zabar, and Rocco Marinaccio
Q: Why is food central to the Jewish immigrant experience?
Food is presented as a daily holiday and a cultural anchor, a way to maintain communal ties, memory, and identity even as other aspects of culture shift or fade during immigration.
Live! From the Sour Cream Sierras with Dan Vetrano, Willie Zabar, and Rocco Marinaccio
Q: What about the green borscht (shvav)?
The panel explains schav as sorrel-based sour beet soup, with fermentation and beets playing key roles in its tangy profile, and notes its seasonal use with sorrel greens in late spring and summer.
Live! From the Sour Cream Sierras with Dan Vetrano, Willie Zabar, and Rocco Marinaccio
Q: What is the most iconic New York Jewish food?
Rocco suggests the Reuben as iconic, tracing its roots to New York delis and noting how pastrami, kraut, and melted cheese helped define a uniquely American Jewish deli iconography.
A Pre-Fourth of July Pastrami Primer with Adam Chandler of The Wall Street Journal
Q: Are celebrity-named sandwiches fading, or do they still appear in modern delis?
Celebrity-named sandwiches are less common in new spots, with more emphasis on wall-photos, provenance, and lines like Brunson (the order) rather than names like Madonna, reflecting a shift toward tangible connections and cultural references rather than just a name.
A Pre-Fourth of July Pastrami Primer with Adam Chandler of The Wall Street Journal
Q: What distinguishes Texas-style pastrami from New York-style pastrami, and where can you find Texas-style pastrami today?
Texas-style pastrami often uses brisket and a strong rub with less emphasis on sauce, reflecting a different meat culture; New York-style pastrami emphasizes cut, fat content, slicing, mustard, and ceremonial serving. Texas versions exist in barbecue joints and some markets, but the quintessential deli pastrami remains a New York hallmark.

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Two Jewish culinary hosts field listener questions and riff on deli culture, family food rituals, and competing appetites for tradition and modernity. They share personal anecdotes about workshops, weddings, and memories, exploring topics from traditional jellied dishes to current food trends, while debating ethics, audience engagement, and their Gefilteria/Hieb Media mission to keep Jewish culinary heritage thriving. Notable threads include deep dives into deli classics, cross-cultural influences, and a warm, memoir-infused approach that blends cooking tips with culture commentary, making it appealing to curious eaters and Jewish-food enthusiasts.

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Recent guests on Meet Me At The Deli include:

1. Alyssa Heller
2. Michael Twitty
3. Nora Rubel
4. Dan Vetrano
5. Willie Zabar
6. Rocco Marinaccio
7. Adam Chandler
8. Michael W. Twitty

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