Anyplace in Philly sell smoked salmon like Zabar's?
As a relocated new yorker, I''m looking for some smoked salmon like one gets at Zabar's. I prefer not to have it shipped to me from the mother lode, and don't fancy a Bolt run. Does anyone know of a place in town (shudder at the burbs) where I can get some? Thanks so much in advance. And if there's a magic whitefish salad in Philly (like Zabar's...), I'm all ears! Happy holidays, everyone!
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Delicatessen on 7th and Chesnut has the best smoked salmon in Philly and awesome whitefish salad there's no other Jewish deli like it in the whole city! This has been a big problem in Philly until Delicatessen opened (this past February) so you need to go there!
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Delucacheesemonger
Dec 5, 2010 11:22 AM
Whitefish salad at Famous Deli is housemade and is quite chunky with fish. Costco carries Acme brand from Brooklyn, less salty than Famous and very smooth.
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re: Delucacheesemonger
Shop Rite also carries Acme smoked fish products, but pre-wrapped, not sliced to order.
If OP has not been to Famous 4th St, he or she should check it out. Meats are as good or better than Katz's IMO; this is the best traditional Jewish deli in the area. The smoked fish products are great and they have the best selection I have seen--mackerel, herring, kippered salmon, sturgeon, sable. Their salads are great, incl the Whitefish. But back on topic, for straight lox/nova it is good and hand sliced, but I agree not like Zabar's or Russ. I think they source from Acme for the salmon as well so not sure why it's more salty at Famous (though everything is salty there).
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re: gardens4me
thehungrything
Dec 4, 2010 08:07 PM
I would have to sadly agree with you. I prefer the smoked salmon at Russ and Daughters( and their salmon and whitefish salad). I have tried a lot of Philadelphia smoked fish and it does not match what you can get in the New York area.
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