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Our team of full-service butchers ensures that every piece of meat is handled properly and cut perfectly. He describes himself as non-religious but culturally Jewish. He has nothing but love and respect for his family’s Jewish heritage and honors it in his recipes (but, like, he doesn’t keep kosher).
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There was no confusion as to where to order (given this is a standalone location and not a stall in a crowded food hall) and everything was ready in a timely manner. Meshugganah, the deli concept inside Joan’s, was initially a pop-up by Rob Clement, who previously worked for Jon Dressler at The Porter’s House restaurant. Joan’s Bakery & Deli, which opened in Midtown’s Metropolitan shopping center on Dec. 15, was also hopping when I visited early on a Saturday afternoon. And serving takeout only, with some tables right outside the door as well as others nearby facing the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
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It was definitely an above-average sandwich, though maybe not my dream date. The schmear of chopped liver was smooth and creamy, reminding me of the way my mother used to make it. Dressler, owner of Joan’s and other restaurants in the Rare Roots Hospitality Group, told me they plan on extending hours in the spring. They will also provide food service at Lost Worlds Brewery once they open their location next door.
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While waiting for your order, browse our market for local craft beer, wine, baked goods, specialty coffees, cheese, chocolates, kombucha, and more. We always place emphasis on local and offer some of the best brands in the Charlotte area. I also sampled the rugelach, defined by Oxford as a bite-size cookie made with cream-cheese dough rolled around a filling of nuts, poppy seed paste, chocolate, or jam. The selection on this day at Joan’s consisted of chocolate and apricot flavors.
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Having just left the doctor’s office, I figured I’d hold off on the pastrami — at least until I visited Joan’s the next day. Order our traditional & delicious sandwiches, salads & wraps to cater your next special event!. Made fresh to order on our fresh vegetables, hand-sliced meats and cheese.
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Even better news for me is that I passed my stress test with flying colors, so I can safely venture back to both spots when the urge arises. I also had the babka, a sweet, braided bread that may or may not contain any number of fillings. In Joan’s babka, I detected cinnamon and maybe even some chocolate in the mix. I was never fond of Jewish desserts growing up, but after tasting these selections, I might have been missing out. Delicious bone broth with a healing purpose, shipped fresh to your door.
He’s got a heart of gold but no filter—which, combined with his love of cooking, makes him a hit at every party. He always tells it like it is and isn’t afraid of being blunt. He’s got a wry sense of humor, quick to crack-wise with a nudge and a wink. Two eggs, red onion, tomato, spinach, pepperjack cheese, jalapenos or salsa, mayo, salt and pepper in a wrap. Hi There, We are currently on a pause of our pop up operations.
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Our market is focused on providing fresh, locally sourced products including craft beer, wine, specialty coffee, baked goods, and more. All 5 locations throughout the Charlotte area offer a great environment for a casual hang out, business meeting, or sharing a bottle of wine. We also host a variety of events every week as we seek to build a sense of community. At Schreiber’s, which I visited on Dec. 23, one day after its opening, I found a long line and items already running out just a few hours into the day. It looks like I wasn’t the only one in town longing for a Jewish deli.
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I also harken back to my early childhood when my bubbe (Yiddish for “grandma”) Becky would make potato or meat knishes. She didn’t speak English, but we communicated through her cooking. Our salads, soups & sandwiches are prepared with fresh products.
They apparently got their shit together in terms of inventory, as they weren’t out of anything I asked for. I ordered the Bowery, which features a half-pound of house-smoked pastrami with deli mustard on seedless rye bread. The matzo ball soup came in a large container with three golf-ball-sized matzo balls, oodles of carrots, celery, a few slivers of onion and some small chicken pieces. The chicken soup broth left me neutral as it wasn’t bursting with flavor — not good, not bad. With 40 + menu items including vegetarian and vegan options, you can be sure to find a sandwich, wrap, or salad that fits your liking. Also make sure to check out our menu for the Daily Featured sandwich – a huge hit among our Rhino loyalists.
Schreiber’s describes themselves as a New York-style deli on Facebook, but I would describe them more as a combo of a Jewish deli and sandwich shop, offering turkey and roast beef options, plus an Italian sub and a veggie sandwich. Perhaps a good way to hedge your bets among a consumer base not as familiar with or picky about Jewish delis as yours truly. I have at times gone out of my way to pick up just dessert from Fin & Fino, Dressler’s closest restaurant to my house, when I’ve had the urge for her cheesecake. Now I have another location for Mom’s cheesecake, not to mention the carrot, coconut, and chocolate cake options offered up at Joan’s. I ordered a 7-ounce pastrami sandwich (they also have a 10-ounce option), with the matzo ball soup, a schmear of chopped liver on the side and a potato-and-onion knish. In fact, I stopped at Schreiber’s right after the test to try out the matzo ball soup and a knish.
I was a bit disappointed with my first outing but planned to return the following week, as issues are to be expected upon opening any new venture. I lived for 21 years near Manny’s Deli, an institution in Chicago for more than 70 years, and I was there enough that the pastrami slicer knew me. I was now ready for my return visit to Schreiber’s to see how they had worked their kinks out over the past week and compare the pastrami and knish to Joan’s. What I have never missed out on is Mom’s cheesecake, a staple dessert from Dressler’s restaurants that comes from his mother’s recipe — his mother being the bakery’s namesake, Joan — that never disappoints.
We are regrouping this summer with hopes of finding a permanent location to call home and serve you every day. The good news for Charlotte is that our city now has two new solid choices when it comes to Jewish delis, so if that’s something you’ve been missing from your lunch rotation, I would give them both a try and see which you prefer. Worst of all was the roll, which I found to be dense and flavorless with no crunch.
The roll makes the sandwich, so this story was over before it started; I would take a pass on The Mullbery for that reason alone. I ordered the Mullbery, which featured soppressata, capicola, mortadella, prosciutto and aged provolone, with the usual accompaniments of oil and vinegar with mayo on a hero roll. Like Joan’s, the slices were thick, but they were fattier and had a more peppery taste. If this were a blind date, we would have clicked instantly. The potato knish had a more solid potato interior, and though I preferred Joan’s, you couldn’t go wrong with either. The new location was run efficiently compared to my first encounter at Schreiber’s.
Our hand-crafted deli sandwiches are made to order, with piles of perfectly cured meats, cheeses, and all the fixings. From the beginning in 1983, Rusty’s Deli and Grille has been known as one of the best restaurants for fresh food quick in South Charlotte. Welcome to Deli St.Deli St. is an innovative independent brand aiming to offer healthy quick meal options intended for young professionals and neighborhood re... The taste was immediately apparent as I bit into the knish, with a potato consistency that I would describe as mostly mashed. It had a thick exterior crust that was a nice contrast to the softness inside. They were obviously experiencing opening jitters, as the food wasn’t coming out in a timely manner and the ordering process wasn’t clearly defined.
Growing up in the Windy City, I was used to Jewish delis; I always loved pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup on those cold days, of which there were many. At Joan’s you’ll find many of Charlotte’s favorite baked goods, including the cakes made famous at the Rare Roots family of restaurants. Stop in for a slice and a coffee, order a whole cake, grab lunch from our deli menu, and take a seat on our patio overlooking the greenway with the best view of Uptown Charlotte.
