Loeser's Deli

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Loeser's Deli was a defunct Jewish deli in the Bronx, New York that closed 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]

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References

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  4. Cohen, Jason (2019-12-07). "Famous Kosher Riverdale Deli Shuttered". Bronx Times. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
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