“An affable dive into the culture and history of the Jewish deli…[written with] knowledge and affection.”
— New York Times Book Review
“A cultural history of American Judaism told through a particularly revealing culinary lens.”
— Haaretz
“Dr. Merwin has put his scholarly pen and thoughtful gaze to work to create this marvelous book.”
— Joan Nathan
“Mr. Merwin’s account shows that delis have been a rich part of the story of Jewish assimilation in America.”
— The Economist
“A pleasing exercise in culinary and cultural history, evoking some favorite New York-centric comfort foods.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Merwin has produced an exuberantly readable history of delis.”
— Booklist
