I have lived in just about every corner of the country and I have never, ever found a two-inch thick corned beef on fresh rye like C&L. It's what so many chains and small-time delis strive to be, but it's completely authentic. My father used to pack his trunk with pastrami, bread, and cheesecake from the deli everytime we were in town. And those pickles... I wonder if they'll deliver to LA?
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