Happy “National Pastrami Day!”
Well, this is a tasty holiday, isn’t it? I woke up this morning to discover that it’s “national pastrami day”, and here are two great ways to celebrate!
A “Pastrami” Burger!
Yes, I ate a unique burger at Astro Burger, which is located in West Hollywood, on Santa Monica Boulevard – yes, the iconic “Route 66”!
As you can see, it’s your 50’s classic soda joint vibe, and the menu is MASSIVE:
There are burgers of every shape and size – and a garden burger of course, plus a myriad of sandwiches, salads, fries, tacos, burritos, and even a huge breakfast menu in the morning…but we all know what I was here for:
A “Pastrami Burger!”
This burger is incredible, and worth a national holiday!
You can taste all of the unique ingredients, and the pastrami added a perfect, slightly salty pop to the cheeseburger, complimenting the flavor rather than taking away from it…but I will also tell you that I took a bit of it off and ate it separately, because there was so much!
They wrap it tight, and that’s a good thing, because, while the bun is hearty and toasted well, this is a juicy sandwich, and the wrapper holds it all together for you…
I don’t know that I need pastrami on my burger every time, but it was fun as a “one off” – but for those on the east coast, there is another way to enjoy pastrami:
This is the legendary Pastrami sandwich from Katz’s Deli in New York – also home to that orgasmic movie moment in “When Harry Met Sally”:
They make an unbelievable Pastrami sandwich, which I tried – the entire experience is unique: from the way you order, to the way they pile the sandwich up higher than you can imagine:
There is nothing better than sitting in a restaurant with such a rich history – and devouring a massive sandwich like this one!
I have been here several times now, and you can see my review here:
Let me know how you plan to celebrate “National Pastrami Day!”
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Boy, do I miss Katz’s (and the Carnegie). Sam Lagrassa’s is the only place in Boston for pastrami. This is most wonderful day of the year (no matter what a certain crabby English anarchist says), or they say in the Old Country, “Christmas for the tummy”. Have to celebrate with a pastrami and pineapple pizza. And a sauerkraut chaser.
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I agree with everything you said, and I post “national (food item here) days” knowing the response I will get from the English countryside!
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Ooh, I’m so hungry after reading this and studying Pete’s menu. Not having pastrami tonight but pot roast brisket.
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Well, a pot roast brisket sounds pretty great!
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John you ever try the Eastside Market Deli on Alpine Street LA? killer pastrami
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I haven’t but will add it to my list so I can add to my LA pastrami haunts – thanks for the recommendation!
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As much as I think ‘National Pastrami day’ is rather silly, I confess to really liking pastrami!
We are eating out in Norwich tonight, as it is Julie’s birthday, so I doubt I will be able to enjoy any pastrami on the day. 🙂
This is where we are going this evening.
http://www.thebelgianmonk.com/
Best wishes, Pete.
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That looks great Pete! Thanks for sharing the menu!
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I am planning on the homemade bread loaf full of mussels in sauce. Belgian places do the best mussels. 🙂
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That sounds terrific!
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Just back. And it was delicious. 🙂
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