2nd Ave Deli now resides between Third and Lexington Avenues.
photo: Ryan Charles
2nd Ave Deli – New York's famed temple to pastrami, corned beef and chicken soup – returns today boasting a second-generation owner, Jeremy Lebewohl (nephew of founder Abe Lebewohl), and a new Murray Hill location that's slightly smaller than its original East Village digs; open 24/7, it now features a liquor license, plus gratis gribenes (deep-fried chicken skin and onions) to supplement the pickles on the tables and the classic menu of Jewish comfort-food fare; N.B. plans are in place to re-create the Yiddish Theater Walk of Fame on the sidewalk outside.
162 E. 33rd St.; 212-677-0606
Smaller than the original, the new dining room seats up to 65 people.
photo: Ryan Charles