Nate 'n Al Awards

Nate 'n Al Restaurant Review:

Forget having Sunday breakfast without a wait. Though bagel shops have sprouted up all around it, this legendary Beverly Hills deli more than holds its own. Despite a ho-hum, somewhat frayed-around-the-edges décor, Nate 'n Al attracts loyal customers, celebrities and New York émigrés in search of huge sandwiches, matzo ball soup, blintzes and smoked-fish plates, which are everything they should be and more. The bagels, baked by Brooklyn Bagel Company, are only so-so, but the cold cuts are tops. Most delis aren't known for their burgers, but the third-pound Angus burgers here are popular, and entrées include everything from beef short ribs to chicken potpie. The bottom line: Nate 'n Al is a classic Brooklyn-style deli, from ambience to food, with some Beverly Hills glamour thrown in for free, like some extra Russian dressing.