The Hersch Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 As a side note, I'm not clear just how "Jewish" a reuben is in the first place--corned beef and cheese??The reuben is certainly treyf, although that doesn't completely rule out "Jewishness", as there are millions of Jews who don't keep kosher. On the other hand, the reuben supposedly originated in Omaha, which is not, as far as I know, a center of Jewish culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 The reuben is certainly treyf, although that doesn't completely rule out "Jewishness", as there are millions of Jews who don't keep kosher. On the other hand, the reuben supposedly originated in Omaha, which is not, as far as I know, a center of Jewish culture. What could be more Nebraskan than "corned" beef? I am no New Yorker, but my experience is that, whatever the origins of the word "delicatesssin," it in no way implies "kosher." Rather, it means almost any sandwich/coffee (and now salad/sushi bar) spot located in the tri-state area. Finally, from the miracle that is google, an etymologist weighs in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 If your (or someone else's) Jewish grandmother introduced you to the sandwich, it's Jewish In all seriousness, "Jewish" food in America has very little to do with kosher food. It is based more on the area where your ancestors came from, what your family ate during the holidays. Ask 6 Jews what their definition of Jewish food is and I bet you get 6 different answers. For me it includes chicken soup, brisket, spinach kugel, chopped liver, mondel bread and sliced sour pickles on my grandmother's pickle plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 whatever the origins of the word "delicatesssin," it in no way implies "kosher." Rather, it means almost any sandwich/coffee (and now salad/sushi bar) spot located in the tri-state area. 2 German words: Delikat = delicate Essen = to eat or dine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 2 German words:Delikat = delicate Essen = to eat or dine THIS is surely "delicate dining" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 THIS is surely "delicate dining" Open wide..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 If your (or someone else's) Jewish grandmother introduced you to the sandwich, it's Jewish In all seriousness, "Jewish" food in America has very little to do with kosher food. It is based more on the area where your ancestors came from, what your family ate during the holidays. Ask 6 Jews what their definition of Jewish food is and I bet you get 6 different answers. For me it includes chicken soup, brisket, spinach kugel, chopped liver, mondel bread and sliced sour pickles on my grandmother's pickle plate. Oh my, at the risk of starting a "Defining Jewish (or Kosher) food" forum...I think of smoked meat, blintzes, kreplach, matzo(h optional), half-sour dills and good pastrami (and I'm not even Jewish...I just play one when I'm in a deli) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 Finally, from the miracle that is google, an etymologist weighs in. Thanks for finding that. Fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Oh my, at the risk of starting a "Defining Jewish (or Kosher) food" forum...I think of smoked meat, blintzes, kreplach, matzo(h optional), half-sour dills and good pastrami (and I'm not even Jewish...I just play one when I'm in a deli) You forgot "and a side of guilt". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 THIS is surely "delicate dining" Dos is fressen, nit essen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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