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2015 · 91 min Documentary
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Every story needs a brave and trustworthy guide, and Deli Man's is the effusive and charming Ziggy Gruber, a third-generation delicatessen man - his uncle and great-uncle owned Berger's in the diamond district, and the Woodrow Deli on Long Island. His grandfather owned the famous Rialto Delicatessen on Broadway, and Ziggy was stuffing cabbages atop of a crate when he was eight. Now he is owner and maven (as well as a Yiddish-speaking French trained chef) of one of the country's top delis, Kenny and Ziggy's in Houston – yes, Texas…Shalom y'all. Of course the story of deli isn't Ziggy's alone. Deli Man has visited meccas like the Carnegie, Katz's, 2nd Avenue Deli, Nate ‘n Al, and Canter's, as well as interviewed some of the great connoisseurs of deli, including Jerry Stiller, Alan Dershowitz, Freddie Klein, Dennis Howard, Jay Parker (Ben's Best), Fyvush Finkel, and Larry King.

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Year 2015
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Erik Anjou
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (13 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Director Erik Greenberg Anjou constructs the film around the effusive Ziggy Gruber, using his personal journey as a lens to explore the rich, fading world of the Jewish delicatessen. It relies on intimate interviews, mouth-watering food shots, and a deep affection for its subject to examine tradition, assimilation, and culinary legacy.

What lingers after the credits is a savory blend of nostalgia and resilience, a tribute to the families who kept this culture alive. The film is a heartfelt ode to community and corned beef. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Erik Anjou

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Best watched with friends, preferably with a pastrami sandwich within reach. A cozy, flavorful experience.

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