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The Schmooze Katz’s Deli Had A ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Fake Orgasm Contest. Here Are The Photos.
“Have I ever faked an orgasm? Yes, of course. I spent most of my 20s faking orgasms,” 32-year-old reporter Georgette Culley told the New York Post on Friday, a comment that would make millions of women say “Ah” in recognition (but probably not “AhhhhhhhhAHHhhhh”). Culley joined a group of pleasure-seekers who congregated at Katz’s Deli…
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The Schmooze Come One, Come All: Katz’s Deli To Hold (Fake) Orgasm Contest For ‘When Harry Met Sally’ 30th
It could have been called “When Sex Met Deli Food”. Thirty years ago this July, a nearly perfect romantic comedy was released. “When Harry Met Sally” hit theaters July 12, 1989, and it combined all good things in the world — writer Nora Ephron’s wit, Central Park in the fall, Billy Crystal in a sweater,…
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Food In Hospitality, Haimish Is Hot: Why Are Hotels Turning To Jewish Delis?
A new kosher deli wants to fill the pastrami-scented void left by long-departed Manhattan stalwarts Carnegie Deli and the Stage. Pastrami Queen, which opened inside Times Square’s sleek Pearl Hotel last week, is serving up house-made blintzes, old-school tongue sandwiches, and even chicken in the pot to sometimes befuddled tourists and seen-it-all locals. The eatery,…
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Food August Is National Deli Month. It’s Time To Fress.
Depending on the day, you might hear the Jewish deli is finished — or flourishing. But Ziggy Gruber’s dedication to deli is unwavering. And the Houston-based Kenny & Ziggy’s owner is gearing up for his third annual National Deli Month, August 1-31, which spotlights 19 Jewish delis across the country through signature dishes and charity…
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Life A Very Forward Gift Guide To Father’s Day
Punk dad? Recovering-hippie dad? Kosher-curious dad? Whatever your papa’s quirks, there’s a Father’s Day gift to match. To make gift-shopping easier than ever, we’ve rounded up our favorites for 2018 — June 17, in case it didn’t save on your calendar. You’re welcome. “Abraham & Isaac & Jacob” t-shirt Modern Tribe’s a go-to for smart…
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Food The Best Jewish Delis In New York
Here are the nominees for Forward Food Choice Award for best Jewish deli. Learn more about the awards and vote for your favorites here. Ben’s Best There’s a reason deli mavens flock to this humble Queens storefront — and not just because of its star turn on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” One…
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Food Katz’s Deli Opens In Brooklyn — Or Does It?
“It’s not Katz’s; you can’t recreate it — and I’m not going to try.” That’s Jake Dell, the owner of Katz’s, the deli icon that’s been slicing pastrami on the Lower East Side of Manhattan since 1888. But Dell is standing near a glowing red and white sign that, in the deli’s signature font, spells…
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