Comments on: NYC/Queens Best Pastrami: Ben’s Best Delivers A Classicaly Delicious Slice

By: Adrianne L

Adrianne L — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:10:04 +0000

And I am the daughter to whom Larry L delivers comfort food. I still anticipate a stop in whenever I’m “home” (when asked where “I come from” I am always “from” New York”. I only “live” in Maryland!). The restaurant’s office is right in the dining room, OMG that’s priceless! Ben’s is as much a part of my personal history as my family, friends and life experiences. Every deli I eat at is compared to Ben’s Best and none is better.

By: Larry L

Larry L — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 20:50:32 +0000

Having lived in Rego Park since 1945.Ben’s Best is part of my family’s history.THey have catered my Bar Mitzvah,wedding reception and numerous family functions.When visiting my daughter in Maryland,I am commandered to bring comfort food along.Mushroom barley soup ,chopped liver,corn beef and pastrami,just to name a few.Even now ,I frequently stop in for lunch or dinner.They remain the “Best” as far as I am concerned. I still remember Jay’s Mom handling the cash register.

By: Snow Day Store Report: High Tops

Snow Day Store Report: High Tops — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:40:50 +0000

[...] same price of one in Manhattan. And if you do head out to Real Good Rego Park, be sure to pick up a pastrami on rye at Ben’s Best and do your best Vinny Chase before heading back [...]

By: Snow Day Store Report

Snow Day Store Report — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:37:55 +0000

[...] same price of one in Manhattan. And if you do head out to Real Good Rego Park, be sure to pick up a pastrami on rye at Ben’s Best and do your best Vinny Chase before heading back [...]

By: The NYC Food Guy

The NYC Food Guy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:42:17 +0000

Calvin of The Hills,
If it came down to it I’d probably have to go with Katz’s too but I don’t think Ben’s Best is mediocre. There aren’t many real kosher delis in and around Manhattan anymore so I respect what Ben’s best is doing and look forward to getting back there one day.

But when it comes to cole slaw and pickles, you’re WAY off base. The cole slaw and pickles at Katz’s are as ordinary as it comes. Ben’s Best, meanwhile, serves some of the best cole slaw I’ve had! Sweet, crisp and filled with colorful vegetables. The pickles are great too, whole and perfectly pickled and spiced. Katz’s are already cut and just plain bitter.

By: Calvin of The Hills

Calvin of The Hills — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:31:32 +0000

I hate to be so late for the party, but lived on Houston across from Katz’s (and, in essence around the corner from 2nd Ave Deli) for about ten years, and have been in Forest Hills for the last five. Yes, I was born and raised in NYC, and consider myself a foodie – to the extent that I don’t care much about decor or service if the food makes me happy. Having said that, Ben’s Best is mediocre, at best.

Though Katz’s has been in a steady decline since the late 90’s, it is still miles above Ben’s Best. The coleslaw and pickles may be the best thing in there, and they’re easily the only item properly priced.

The only worse mistake one could make eating in the area would be to go to Knish Nosh.

By: Feb.9-13 What to do? « The Big Red Apple

Feb.9-13 What to do? « The Big Red Apple — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:59:23 +0000

[...] birthday so I’ll be out in Queens attempting to fit a giant sized sandwich into my mouth at Ben’s Kosher Deli, however, you may be interested in attending Pop Rally at MOMA. I really like the idea of artists [...]

By: Master

Master — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:04:14 +0000

hahah, no problem, Dr. D. I’m glad someone around here finally got a good laugh (my original intention, by the way).

By: Dr. Dyspepsia

Dr. Dyspepsia — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:49:29 +0000

OK, I give up. Peace, Master. Let’s not turn this into NYCGrammarGuy.

And Master, I opened your link to Kristen just now in a business meeting where I’m secretly checking mail on the web. Just embarrassed the crap out of me. Too funny. Thanks. I’ll surely use it for nefarious purposes.

Doc D

By: kelly kapowski

kelly kapowski — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:10:48 +0000

Master, you obviously didnt get the doc’s obvious point he made, otherwise you wouldn’t have posted that asinine response indicating you clearly didn’t get it. And the doc pointing out that you have no idea how or when to use hyphens is in absolutely no way analogous to your inability to recognize the meaning of the Doc’s “Anonymous” post. While the Dr’s criticism may have been a bit nitpicky, yours was just plain dumb. Perhaps if we were all speaking in binary language you would have some basis for criticism, but leave the English to those of us who know how to speak it properly (myself, the doc, the food guy, before sunrise, kristen, phil, stephanie, kendra, Jack, etc).

By: Master

Master — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:37:57 +0000

Doc, I got the obvious point you were trying to make, and I agree with your fruity statement. Just as your nitpicking of my hyphen usage is equivalent to my nitpicking of your “Anonymous” posting of people’s names, in the end, it’s all about food. The answer to your question is Computer Science.

Kristen, check out this link: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/youare
Don’t worry…the link, like the 2nd avenue deli, is kosher.

By: Dr. Dyspepsia

Dr. Dyspepsia — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:17:16 +0000

Oh, children, just stop it. Master, what’s your Master’s in? My point was a brand name is a brand name, be it a name, and address, a ZIP code, or any other entity. Sorry I was not precise enough to meet your high literary standards, but apples and oranges are both fruits. Just like some others that post here. Your “food for thought” (your hyphens not proper usage: look it up, Webster) is a rancid scrap.

And kristen, you may be a stupid, drunken slut, but you’re still damned cute!

Doctor D.

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:41:40 +0000

Other than NYCFG, kristen is the best thing that happened to this site

By: kristen

kristen — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:30:32 +0000

you really are an idiot, master!!!

By: Master

Master — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:06:34 +0000

Kristen, I’ve looked over some of your previous posts, and I must say you’re one to criticize. How are you not offended (as shown by your lack of responses) by other posters when they directly attack your abuse of alcohol, misspelling of various words, and even derogatory female comments (I’m putting it nicely although Dr. D himself called you a slut on Monday)???? “like, OMGZ!!??!!”

Let me be clear. I’m not knocking on the quality of 2nd avenue deli. I’ve had their pastrami and it is pretty good. I simply posed a food-for-thought question. That’s it.

So please, before you’re quick to call me stupid, I encourage you to take a minute and read some of the other posts about you…you might learn something.