This place screams New York to me. The hustle and bustle; the tourists and the natives; heck there was even a camera crew filming at the time and everyone was just going about their business.
You'll be given a ticket as you walk in and make sure you keep it as it's your only way out without paying $50 for having lost it. It's used to keep track of what you order.
There are multiple lines all along the counter depending on what you're trying to get. Being new here, it can be a bit daunting trying to figure out the sandwich line, versus the drink line versus whatever else line there is. But I guess you can bypass all of them if you decide on grabbing a table in the section where a waiter will serve you.
Just play it safe.. get in a sandwich line... when it's your turn order a pastrami.... they'll start slicing meat and give you a piece or two on a plate to taste... grab it with your fingers and put it in your mouth... savor the taste and anticipate the wonderful sandwich you're about to get... say "Yes" to the mustard... as he's finishing the sandwich, put your ticket on the glass case in front of the sandwich artist with a dollar or two tucked underneath to thank him for delivering this wonderful creation to you. He'll take it... make a note on the ticket..and give it to you with the sandwich. Find a table... eat the entire sandwich (if you can) and smile... you've found happiness... at least for today.
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