The Jewish Deli: An Illustrated Guide to the Chosen Food
By Ben Nadler
Chronicle Books, 2023. 248 pages. Graphic Novels
A graphic history of the Jewish delicatessen, what can be found behind deli counters, and the stories and culture surrounding the food.
If you love food and the history behind it, Nadler delivers with this fun and insightful graphic novel. It contains entries on a variety of Jewish foods, gives insight on what Kosher really means, as well as historical anecdotes and interviews with the real people who staff famous delicatessens in places such as New York City and Los Angeles. Yum!
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