Since I travel a lot as an Entertainer, the great spots stand out. I shoot their food, menus, etc. with my cell phone. Pass these on to fans & friends..
Gilbert's on Main is a classic Deli - by NYC standards. The mile-high stacked Reubens, with pastrami and crunchy cole slaw for sour kraut. Tall bottomless savory ice teas with lemons and umbrellas. Breakfasts I like are omelets - terrific! - and fresh a treat is lox on bagel (the best). My daughter's partial to their died-and-gone-to-heaven Cajun chicken on greens' salad, or pear and cheese salad. Homemade soups & Matso balls are good, too.
Music's great on weekends. The Eastside's finest seem to gather here. Families span several generations.
Steve Gilbert, the savvy owner, has added LITE menu items during the week. $3.95 gets you a healthy petite French toast or pancake and egg. I can sure use that!
I would say the 'flavor' is distinctive. It's what you remember when you haven't been to a place in some time. Once it 'triggers' in your memory, it won't let you go. You have to go back - then you're hooked!
PS> Several top firms I deal with on Eastside use his catering services for business luncheons. Every detail seems to be looked after, as they say. And prices are reasonable.
Pros: Consistently fresh, great Deli menu classics
Cons: Popular meeting place - left meeting great people ordering
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