Ben's Kosher Deli

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Ben's Kosher Deli (colloquially known as Ben's) is a New York City-based Jewish deli chain with locations in Queens, on Long Island and in Boca Raton, Florida. [1]

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History

Ben's was founded in 1972. [2] Ben's formerly operated a midtown location which had catered events such as Broadway premieres and fashion shows, such as the 2023 Batsheva Hay show. [3] [4] [5] [6] The owner of Ben's, Ronnie Dragoon, owned at one time 7 locations. [7] He started the business when he was 24 years old. [8] The restaurant is kosher certified by mashgichim affiliated with the Rabbinical Assembly. It is open on Shabbat. [9]

The Scarsdale location was open from 2015 until 2021. [10] The Manhattan location merged with a kosher restaurant called Mr. Broadway. [11]

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References

  1. Goldfield, Hannah (December 6, 2017). "The Absolute Best Knish in New York". Grub Street (New York Magazine/Vox Media). Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  2. "Ben's Kosher Deli celebrates 50 years on Long Island". Newsday. October 3, 2022.
  3. Smith, Channing (August 23, 2023). "Jewish Culture Gets Its Mainstream Moment". Glamour. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  4. Wei, Angela (September 15, 2022). "Batsheva's Spring 2023 Collection Is a Treat for the Eyes". Fashionista. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  5. Lenzi, Linda (March 7, 2018). "Photos: Inside Opening Night of A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  6. Andrews, Arden Fanning (September 14, 2022). "Batsheva Serves Up Blitz Kids Beauty Inside a New York Deli". Vogue. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  7. Novick, Susan M. (September 26, 2008). "Comfort Food, With Convenience". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  8. Goldberg, Jodi (November 24, 2021). "How Jewish delis are evolving with the times". FOX 5 NY. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  9. Kaminer, Michael (March 19, 2014). "Don't Worry, Ben's Deli Is Staying Kosher". The Forward. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  10. Muchnick, Jeanne (August 27, 2021). "Ben's Kosher Deli has closed in Scarsdale but is still taking Jewish holiday orders". The Journal News. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  11. Merwin, Ted (September 7, 2023). "How a religious revival fed the demise of the Midtown kosher deli". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved December 3, 2023.

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