Steve's Deli When I first moved from Detroit to Chicago, one of my first questions was: “Where are the good delis?” My question was promptly followed by the answer: “There are none.”
“Really? There must be a few. There are a lot of Jews in Chicago.”
“Nope, no good delis.”
I tried Eppy’s— horrible. The Bagel in Lakeview was decent, but a deli calls for more than decent. It calls for, well, the kind of reaction Meg Ryan had at Katz’s in When Harry Met Sally. Seriously, I’m asking for a damn good corned beef sandwich.
But I’m not expecting a Second Avenue Deli or a Katz’s, I’m asking for well, Steve’s. Steve’s is easily the best deli in Detroit and soon-to-be the best in Chicago.
When my younger sister heard that Steve’s was opening up in Chicago, I was elated. Their website listed the new Chicago location across from the East Bank Club so I decided to check it out one day. Not open. It was a sad day.
Metromix says their target open date is late February to early March, but for Jews, take that target opening date and bump it back at least a month. So until then, I will wait not-so patiently for Steve’s Deli to show Chicago what real Jewish deli food tastes like.
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2 comments:
Alright. Sounds like you're serious about your sandwiches so let me cut it to you straight.
You need to go to Perry's (which is in the loop). Then venture on to Manny's on another day, which is just south of the loop. After both of those experiences, you should have a change of heart on Chicago's delis. Good luck and happy eating!
No good delis in Chicago. Your friend is from out of town, right?
Perry's - 174 N. Franklin
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