Meet Me At the Deli, a podcast hosted by Gefilteria co-founders Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz, answers listeners’ burning questions on deli culture, Jewish cooking and the nouveau shtetl kitchen lifestyle.
The Deli Prince has entered the building! With Jeffrey out of town, NYC-born comedian Willie Zabar pulls up a seat in the deli booth to dish with Liz. You may remember Willie from our live episode up in the Catskills at Borscht Belt Fest. Now he’s back for another round—and this time, yeah, we go there. Is Jewish food the ultimate comfort food? What are Willie and Liz's favorite Jewish meals? Is it New York bagels or nowhere?? Tune in to find out! Learn more about Willie: https://www.williezabar.com/ Follow Willie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williezabar/?hl=en TikTok:…
This week, we’re talking baked goods with pastry chef and author Caroline Schiff, whose new cookbook, Daily Dessert: Treats on Repeat, is out October 13. You might know Caroline as Pastry Schiff—and for good reason. A 2022 Food & Wine Best New Chef and former executive pastry chef at Brooklyn’s Gage & Tollner, Caroline became known for her craze-making Baked Alaska. Now she’s getting ready to open her own restaurant, Monday Diner, in Bushwick. Liz and Jeffrey get into what it means to open a diner in—and for—a neighborhood's community, and how Caroline’s Jewish background will shape the…
A mandel bread (brot?) by any other name… This week’s episode brings a special treat: cookbook author Leah Koenig, whose new book, “The Dessert Table: 100 Joyful Jewish Sweets”, landed on bookshelves everywhere last week! Leah joins Liz and Jeffrey just as the High Holiday season kicks off to discuss her brand new recipe collection, ways to go beyond the traditional apples and honey, and the perfect post-Yom Kippur break fast menu. In this episode, we dive into the difference between mandel bread—mandel brot—and its Italian cousin biscotti, the spiritual, psychological, and culinary…
Eleven episodes. Countless insights from the world’s foremost Jewish food experts and food friends we’ve welcomed onto the podcast. This is the Best of Meet Me At The Deli, where Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria take listeners on a culinary journey through the Jewish foods they love, the snacks and bites they absolutely do not, the flavors making a post-assimilation comeback, and the questions that may have crossed your mind as a deli goer and devoted Jewish food lover. So slide into the vinyl seats of the deli booth alongside Liz and Jeffrey for all the hits of Meet Me At…
Slide into the deli seats with Liz and Jeffrey for this week's episode, where this time, they get to ask the questions with guest Nora L. Rubel about her new book, Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of the Settlement Cook Book . Learn about The Settlement Cook Book and the bad-ass that was Lizzie Kander, the founder of a settlement house in Milwaukee, who left a legacy of Jewish immigrant cooking through this enduring recipe book. Topics include a brief history of The Settlement Cook Book , the most successful charitable cookbook in American history, the noteworthy absence of garlic and…
Reporting LIVE from the Sour Cream Sierras...is green borscht actually a thing? Should anyone ever scoop a bagel? Liz and Jeffrey take Meet Me at the Deli on the road for a special live episode from the Borscht Belt Festival in Ellenville, New York, where they (alongside three passionate guests) answer both listener and live questions about foods, traditions, and debates that define Jewish American cuisine. From the origins of the Reuben sandwich and cholent to the psychology of immigrant food culture, plus passionate takes on mustard, chopped liver, cinnamon raisin bagels (and more!) this…
The fated day at the deli has finally arrived. Liz and Jeffrey tackle the big question head-on by going back and forth about what might, or might not, make a food "Jewish." Is there such a thing? How do we know? What about Chinese food on Christmas? Only listeners will have the inside scoop. Other topics include the Borscht Belt (with a live podcast announcement), gut-healthy deli options for our food sensitivity affected listeners, and the ethics of a blueberry bagel. Show notes: The Gefilteria's Featured Recipes (lots of gluten free and dairy free options!):…
If you like creative sandwich names, dueling regional pastrami styles, and glizzy banter, you’ll love this week’s episode with one very special guest. Liz and Jeffrey gear up for the Fourth of July with New York-based journalist and proud Texan, Adam Chandler, author and food columnist at The Wall Street Journal . No better expert could be better equipped to join our hosts as they answer listeners’ burning questions about Texas- versus New York-style pastrami, the Jewish history of the hot dog, and whether the tradition of sandwiches named after celebrities is alive and thriving, or ready to…
Most Americans underestimate how much industry and tradition shape our Jewish and Southern food. This week, Liz and Jeffrey sit down with Michael W. Twitty, the renowned culinary historian and James Beard Award–winning author of The Cooking Gene and Koshersoul. The three dive into how industrialization transformed kosher foods from trusted community staples into mass-produced, low-quality products, and how that shift may be behind the decline of once-great Jewish delis. They also explore ways in which certain traditions are kept alive, the best foods for pickling, and so much more. A…
The one where Liz and Jeffrey answer the age-old question, "What about p'tcha?" This week, Liz and Jeffrey defend some of their hottest food takes, try an extra crunchy peanut snack, and explore the rich tradition of the gelatinous delicacy known as p'tcha, or gala. Show notes: The adult Jewish summer camp Liz mentioned (Trybal Gatherings): https://www.trybalgatherings.com P'tcha recipe from friend-of-the-podcast, Darra Goldstein: https://www.jewishfoodsociety.org/recipes/ptcha-calves-foot-aspic This episode was produced by Felicia Reich and edited by Stella Hofferman. Got a burning question…
Our favorite Jewish cooking experts are joined this week by cookbook author Shannon Sarna. Shannon has written several cookbooks about Jewish food, including Modern Jewish Baker: Challah, Babka, Bagels & More and Modern Jewish Comfort Food: 100 Fresh Recipes for Classic Dishes from Kugel to Kreplach . Shannon was also Founding Editor of The Nosher, the popular website dedicated to Jewish food. Listen in as the trio talks about matzo balls as big as a baby's head, getting kicked out of delis, and their favorite delis from outside of major Jewish food centers. Liz brings pickle-flavored sour…
In this extra-special solo episode, Jeffrey regales us with tales from his adventures at Bagel Fest West. Liz discovers the tiniest pink Himalayan salt packet ever to exist. The two unpack the makings of a great mock chopped liver, along with the reason why chefs decide to write a cookbook. And Jeffrey uncovers a corned moose recipe from a fan residing in the Great White North. Show Notes: Liz's Mock Chopped Liver Recipe: https://www.gefilteria.com/mushroom-mockchop Jon's Corned Moose Recipe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLqzYKSkd5ygCZ_qr7kWoqtlVA25zEZq/view?usp=sharing New York Times…
Our favorite duo in the Jewish cooking space are joined by Elyssa Heller, chef and owner of Edith's Sandwich Counter, another iconic chef breathing new life into this very special cuisine. Elyssa sits down with Liz and Jeffrey to explore her aversion to the boring deli sandwich, how that inspired the birth of Edith's, which Dr. Brown's soda flavor cures hangovers, and where she stands on the great Morton versus Crystal Kosher salt debate. With two locations across New York City, Edith's Sandwich Counter is known for innovating on traditional deli food with flavors from Jewish cultures around…
Liz and Jeffrey are back for Episode 2 of Meet Me At The Deli—and they've invited a special guest to slide into their vinyl deli booth. Chef Aaron Israel of the legendary Brooklyn eatery Shalom Japan joins our co-hosts to talk about the science and art of a good matzoh ball, how to keep your matzoh balls intact, and the most pungent dish the Gefilteria duo has ever pickled. Shalom Japan is most famous for its Matzoh Ball Ramen, which you'll hear Jeffrey and Liz talk about in the episode, as well as for its Shark Tank-Approved Matzoh Ball Ramen kits. Visit their Brooklyn location and learn…
For generations, Jewish delis have served as the heart of Jewish culture — secular synagogues where diners kvell, kvetch and gather over their shared love of this cuisine. Brought to you by Heeb Media, the tradition lives on, reimagined by two chefs breathing new life into Eastern European Jewish cooking. Welcome to Meet Me At The Deli, a food advice show hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. New episodes air every other Thursday. Follow @gefilteria and @heebmedia on Instagram and catch episode highlights on Heeb Media's YouTube channel . Recipes, recommendations and…
Welcome to Meet Me At The Deli, a food advice podcast by the Gefilteria. Come with your burning questions about eating and cooking while Jewish, and leave with a fresh perspective on what the future of deli cuisine looks like.
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Meet Me At the Deli, a podcast hosted by Gefilteria co-founders Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz, answers listeners’ burning questions on deli culture, Jewish cooking and the nouveau shtetl kitchen lifestyle.
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