A delightful celebration of Jewish delicatessens in an accessible
comics format, full of history and humor, and guaranteed to make you
hungry.
Beloved culinary and cultural institutions, Jewish delis are wonderlands
of amazing flavors and great food--bright, buttery, briny, sweet, fatty,
salty, smoky. . . . In The Jewish Deli, comics artist and deli
aficionado Ben Nadler takes a deliciously entertaining deep dive into
the history and culture of this food and the places that serve it up to
us across the counter.
Chapters guide readers through the details and delights of each major
food category, all playfully illustrated and each more irresistibly
noshable than the last, including:
- Meat
- Fish
- Bagels and bread
- Schmears
- Soups and sides
- Sweets
- Drinks
A visual treat, this accessible and informative nonfiction graphic novel
delivers stories of tradition and innovation, celebrations of iconic
menu staples, flavor profiles, food preparations, ordering advice,
spotlights on legendary and up-and-coming delis, and much more.
DELICIOUS HISTORY: The history of a people is found in its food, and in
this book! Trace the history of Jewish cuisine from ancient days to the
birth of the modern deli as we know and love it now.
DESTINATION DINING: When this book makes you hungry, plan a visit to one
of the sensational North American delis featured in its pages, including
Manhattan's Kenny and Ziggy's, Montreal's Schwartz's, Atlanta's The
General Muir, Brooklyn's Shalom Japan, and many more
FOR FOODIES AND FOLKS ALIKE: Nadler shares colorful, researched stories
of deli food, preparations, traditions, and innovations that entertain
and inform, whether you're a deli expert or just find yourself wondering
where bagels (or babka, or matzo ball soup, or the Reuben) come from.
FUN COMICS STYLE: Fans of Relish: My Life in the Kitchen and Cook
Korean: A Comic Book with Recipes will love Ben Nadler's fresh and
colorful illustrated approach to the food and culture of the Jewish
deli.
Perfect for:
- The ultimate gift for foodies, deli devotees, and anyone hungry for
more culinary knowledge
- Jewish history and culture buffs
- A must-have resource for all who love Jewish customs, cooking, and
comedy
- Pairing with Jewish foods or cookbooks for birthday, bar or bat
mitzvah, Chanukah, or Passover hostess gifts
- Fans of nonfiction comics and graphic novels
