Loeser's Deli

Loeser's Deli was a Jewish deli in the Bronx, New York that closed in 2019, after 60 years, citing a non-compliant gas line. ^{[1] [2]} Founded in 1960 by Freddy Loeser and Ernest his father, a Holocaust survivor, their origin story is that they used Freddy's Bar Mitzvah money to open the business. ^{[3] [4]} The corner of West 231st St and Godwin Terrace, was renamed Loeser's Deli Place by the city in honor of the deli. ^[5] The city found issues with their health regulations and their plumbing, leading to the shutdown of the operation. ^[6] They were known for knishes and pastrami. ^{[7] [8]}

See also

• List of Ashkenazi Jewish restaurants
• List of delicatessens
• List of Jewish delis

References

1. Lampen, Claire (December 3, 2019). "Bronx Institution Loeser's Kosher Deli May Close After 60 Years". Gothamist. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
2. Dai, Serena (December 3, 2019). "Nearly 60-Year-Old Bronx Jewish Deli Loeser's Is in Danger of Closing Forever". Eater NY. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
3. Hoffman, Brian (September 29, 2015). "CORNED BEEF/PASTRAMI REVIEW: Loeser's Kosher Deli". Eat This NY. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
4. Cohen, Jason (December 7, 2019). "Famous Kosher Riverdale Deli Shuttered". Bronx Times. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
5. Hinman, Michael (November 26, 2019). "City shuts down Loeser's Deli over gas line issues, and it may never reopen". The Riverdale Press. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
6. Moynihan, Ellen; McShane, Larry (December 1, 2019). "Pastrami on why? Perplexed Bronx deli owners facing possible shutdown after 60 years over ongoing gas line flap with city". New York Daily News. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
7. "Boogie Down Bites: Loeser's Kosher Deli & Caterer". News 12 - The Bronx. July 10, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
8. Feldman, Zachary (October 7, 2013). "Loeser's Pastrami Sandwich, One of Our 100 Favorite Dishes". The Village Voice. Retrieved December 9, 2023.

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