Pastrami Queen, New York City

Condé Nast TravelerDec 5, 2025

Iconic pastrami, a bagel-and-lox shop with history, and challah french toast served diner-style.

Anthony Bourdain’s favorite pastrami sandwiches

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Russ & DaughtersDelibest lox, homemade bagels, smoked fish dips
MalkaRestaurantbold flavors, lamb dishes, hummus, chicken schnitzel
MotekRestaurantserves 100% glatt kosher meat
S&P LunchRestaurantcult-favorite tuna melt and addicting cottage fries
Michaeli BakeryBakerybabka and rugelach, pistachio and hazelnut sufganiyot
Breads BakeryBakeryWhether it…
B & H DairyRestaurantstrictly kosher dairy restaurant, no meat
Pastrami QueenFast foodAnthony Bourdain’s favorite pastrami sandwiches
S&PRestaurantS&P is considered the largest of the Big Three credit-rating agencies, which also include Moody's Ratings and Fitch…
Edith’s Sandwich CounterRestaurantmodern Jewish-inspired sandwiches and bites
2nd Ave DeliRestaurantunlimited pickles policy for dine-in customers
Barney GreengrassDeliEastern European Jewish classics, smoked fish, bagels
Economy CandyMarketcity’s oldest retail candy shop, floor-to-ceiling displays
Le MaraisRestaurant100% kosher steakhouse, steak frites
Eisenberg’sRestaurant
Chef Eyal ShaniPlace

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