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Photo by Nick Solares via Eater]
Given the number of old-time NYC restaurants going down… we're pleased to see EVG favorite
Sarge's Deli reopen yesterday after a devastating fire wiped them out of business
in November 2012.
Per
Fork in the Road:
This 50-year-old neighborhood institution has less name recognition than Katz's and Second Avenue Deli, but insiders know the pastrami here is just as moist — and the wait times are half as long.
Eater's Nick Solares paid a visit yesterday… fourth-generation owner Andrew Wengrover promised that things were the same (however maybe shinier)…
Despite the fire, they were apparently able to keep some of their Wall of Fame intact (
Larry Storch!)

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Photo by Nick Solares via Eater]
The 24-hour Jewish deli opened in 1963 at 548 Third Ave. between East 36th Street and East 37th Street…

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Photo via EVG]