''Save the Deli: In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish Delicatessen'' is a book published by Canadian journalist David Sax about the decline of the Jewish delicatessen. The book is about the history of Jewish delicatessens around the world, particularly in cities like

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. It is based on Sax's three year travels to dine at various delicatessens and compare the local food culture.

Reception

The book had mostly positive reviews at the time of its release.

References

External links

Save the Deli
2009 non-fiction books American non-fiction books Books about food and drink Houghton Mifflin books Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine {{Jewish-cuisine-stub