Classic American Delis

• Question 1 out of 10

  What iconic NYC deli is known for towering pastrami sandwiches and ticket-style ordering?

  Katz's Delicatessen, a world-famous, historic kosher-style deli located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, serving customers since 1888.

  Canter’s

  Katz’s Delicatessen

  Zingerman’s

  Primanti Bros.

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• Question 2 out of 10

  What city is most associated with the classic American Jewish deli tradition?

  NYC, especially the Lower East Side, is considered the birthplace of the iconic Jewish deli culture.

  Chicago

  Los Angeles

  Miami

  New York City

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• Question 3 out of 10

  What is a “knish”?

  A Knish is a small round or square of dough stuffed with a filling (such as potato) and baked or fried

  A filled pastry or dough pocket

  A sandwich

  A soup

  A type of pickle

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• Question 4 out of 10

  This cured salmon is often served on a bagel with cream cheese, tomato, onion, and capers.

   

  Lox is cured salmon and is commonly paired with bagels and cream cheese at delis and appetizing counters.

  Salami

  Brisket

  Lox

  Bologna

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• Question 5 out of 10

  Which ingredient gives a classic Reuben sandwich its tangy, slightly sour flavor?

  Sauerkraut is finely shredded, raw white cabbage that has been characterized by a sour, tangy flavor, crisp texture, and long shelf life, produced through the fermentation of natural sugars in the cabbage with salt.

  Lettuce

  Pickles

  Sauerkraut

  Coleslaw

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• Question 6 out of 10

  This term describes pickles that are lightly fermented, still bright green, and usually less sour than full-sour pickles.

  Half-sour pickles are fermented for less time than full-sour pickles, so they stay crunchier, brighter, and milder in flavor.

  Extra-sweet

  Oven-roasted

  Candied

  Half-sour

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• Question 7 out of 10

  What is Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, Michigan, best known for?

  Zingerman’s is best known for its carefully made deli sandwiches, using high-quality ingredients like premium meats, fresh-baked bread, flavorful cheeses, and traditional toppings. Their focus on quality helped turn a local Ann Arbor deli into a nationally recognized food destination.

  Cheeseburgers

  Artisan sandwiches made with high-quality, house-made ingredients

  Deep-dish pizza and Italian pasta

  Seafood platters and fried fish baskets

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• Question 8 out of 10

  Which city is home to Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen, the South Jefferson Street institution located in a city famous for deep-dish pizza and the “L” train?

  Chicago’s legendary deli has served mile-high sandwiches and old-school classics since 1942. Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen is the nation’s oldest cafeteria-style Jewish deli, loved by locals, visitors, and presidents.

  Chicago, Illinois

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  Cleveland, Ohio

  Detroit, Michigan

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• Question 9 out of 10

  The word “delicatessen” entered American English from which language, where Delikatessen referred to fine foods or delicacies?

  The word “delicatessen” comes from the German Delikatessen, meaning delicacies or fine foods. Over time, Americans shortened “delicatessen” to the familiar word “deli.”

  Italian

  German

  French

  Spanish

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• Question 10 out of 10

  Canter’s Deli is known for its oversized sandwiches and old-school deli counter charm in which West Coast city?

   

  Since 1931, Canter's has been serving up LA's finest deli cuisine and was voted the best pastrami by the LA Times and LA Weekly.

  San Francisco

  Seattle

  Los Angeles

  San Diego

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