David Sax

David Sax is an author, blogger, and works as a freelance journalist in New York. More

David Sax is the author of Save the Deli: In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish Delicatessen (published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on October 19th). He also runs the blog savethedeli.com and works as a freelance journalist in New York.close

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For Better Deli Meats, Slice by Hand

For Better Deli Meats, Slice by Hand

The slicing machines in most delicatessens may save time and effort, but they sacrifice taste. More »

The Search for Real Rye

The Search for Real Rye

Most loaves at Jewish delis are a disgrace. How the art of baking bread was lost--and where it lives on. More »

Why I Want to Save the Deli

Why I Want to Save the Deli

Delicatessens are on the decline as customers age, assimilate, and lose interest. SLIDE SHOW  I More »

Yom Kippur: The Day Delis Stand Still

Yom Kippur: The Day Delis Stand Still

No cooking, no kvetching about fatty pastrami--time for deli customers and owners to repent and reflect. More »

At Delis, the Rosh Hashana Rush

At Delis, the Rosh Hashana Rush

With the Jewish New Year nearly here, delicatessens prepare traditional dishes. SLIDE SHOW  I More »

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