Jewish-style Deli Opening in Dupont Circle

[Elyssa]

This morning's news blew my mind! Anyone that knows me, knows that I have been talking non-stop about a Jewish deli opening in the Dupont area for years. Whenever an open space presented itself in my neighborhood, I prayed to the Foodie Gods that a Jewish deli would go into the space.

The former chef at Tallula, Barry Koslow, is going to be opening a Jewish-style deli in South Dupont.

Reallly, realllly, reallllllllllly hoping this place is the real deal.

http://dc.eater.com/archives/2011/12/...

[mdpilam]

Just came across this and was reminded of a place that a friend recommended (I miss Langer's in LA, and their great pastrami) Loeb's Deli. Not quite Dupont, but close. Has anyone ever been? Worth going?

[skipper]

Loeb's is nice, but not kosher.

[Steve]

Don't go out of your way.

[chesapeake72000]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's good. I know that the masses will appreciate his intent to "lighten" the cuisine, but I hope "lighten" doesn't neuter. I went to Kutcher's, a new restaurant in Tribecca last weekend, which is based on the well known Catskills resort -- it is fancy-schmantzy with no soul or character, and the food was mediocre, at best.

[MizYellowRose]

"lighten" the cuisine? I don't know about anyone else but when I want good Jewish deli food, I'm not looking for "light" food LOL! I want a thick, juicy pastrami sandwich along with a bowl of matzo ball soup.

All that said, I, too, hope that the food is not only good but the real thing!

[Jeserf]

FWIW the matzo ball soup at bethesda bagel is actually very good - especially for DC.

[Steve]

I second the matzoh ball soup at Bethesda Bagels.

[ClevelandDave]

First bagels, then a deli... what is next, a schvitz?

:-)

[Elyssa]

From your mouth to God's ears!