336652 Tue Oct 24 02:29:32 -0700 2006 12 18 Manhattan 0 1967739 I am mourning the demise of the second avenue deli...especially now that I am sick! Does anyone know where I can get good matzo ball soup? It has to be chicken stock based, so B & H is out. Tue Oct 24 02:29:32 -0700 2006 28257 haleyjen 1 1967807 Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I've not had the matzo ball soup at Sarge's, but I recall posts by Hounds indicating that it's good. http://www.sargesdeli.com Tue Oct 24 02:59:16 -0700 2006 1967739 13867 RGR 2 1968301 Yes it is... I have had it many times. Tue Oct 24 13:01:55 -0700 2006 1967807 11633 Michele4466 3 1968361 the chicken soup at sarge's is great, personally i think better than katz's but not as good as 2nd ave deli was. and they will deliver anywhere in the city. for a different take, i love the mexican chicken soup from rice. Tue Oct 24 13:42:20 -0700 2006 1968301 10672 jon 4 1968531 Anywhere in the city? Really? Tue Oct 24 14:48:24 -0700 2006 1968361 28257 haleyjen 5 1968549 Yes, but they charge by area (if I remember correctly). I had a friend who paid for a cab once... LOL Tue Oct 24 14:56:40 -0700 2006 1968531 11633 Michele4466 5 1968581 yes, they'll deliver anywhere and anything and for 24 hours a day. i've ordered a hot dog and fries and soup at 4 am (which came out to about $5) and it was at my door in 10 minutes. Tue Oct 24 15:09:00 -0700 2006 1968531 10672 jon 6 1968593 I agree with you about anywhere and anything 24/7 but all that for $5 at Sarge's? No way :-) In my experience, that would come to easily above $10 plus tax and tip... Still a deal in my book! Tue Oct 24 15:13:55 -0700 2006 1968581 11633 Michele4466 7 1968619 you're right. hot dog and fries for $5 or just soup for about $4. great deal either way. id also suggest the super soup which is a giant pot of matzoh ball soup with chicken, veggies and a kreplach. by the way, of all the fries i've ever had delivered, sarge's, for some reason, tastes the best. always hot and still crispy and packed in a paper bag when they arrive. Tue Oct 24 15:25:52 -0700 2006 1968593 10672 jon 8 1968721 You are sooo right...not only are they great in their own right, like old fashioned nathan's fries, but they are the ONLY ones we ever found that got delivered hot and crispy like that... and their hotdogs, yum! I do agree on their super soup! I moved out of the city recently (we are pregnant) but I so miss Sarge's... we drove around last night after I picked up my hubby at the train and all I wanted was a pastrami on rye and matzo ball soup. LOL Tue Oct 24 15:54:50 -0700 2006 1968619 11633 Michele4466 1 1968527 Try the Matzo ball soup at Edison Cafe. 47th between 8th and broadway. It is good, and authentic. and the place is a real NY experience. Tue Oct 24 14:47:09 -0700 2006 1967739 17095 twiggles 1 1969488 concur re Sarge's but try the Souper Soup (or is it Super Soup?). It's noodles, matzo ball and kreplach combined in a large container of broth. It cures whatever ails me. Tue Oct 24 19:49:37 -0700 2006 1967739 10771 eve 1 1970491 I ended up getting my soup from Artie's because it's on the Upper West Side where I live. It was actually really good! Wed Oct 25 02:29:14 -0700 2006 1967739 28257 haleyjen