Art's Delicatessen & Restaurant Awards

Art's Delicatessen & Restaurant Restaurant Review:

Decked out in gold vinyl and Formica, with massive photos of overstuffed sandwiches lining the walls, Art's is expensive for a deli, but you'll never feel cheated. A noisy and bustling place, its tables and booths are filled with neighborhood families and movie industry folks --- both the famous and not-so-famous --- from nearby studios. They come for chopped or pickled herring, a meat and potato knish, and crispy potato pancakes to start. Gargantuan sandwiches of hot pastrami, corned beef and chopped liver are piled high, and served with potato salad, coleslaw or fresh fruit. We agree with the deli's not-so-tongue-in-cheek motto that “Every Sandwich is a Work of Art.” Chocolate Bundt cake with vanilla ice cream is a satisfying finish, although be sure to swing by the bakery for a danish.