A New Jersey Deli’s Pastrami Sandwich Earns National Acclaim

After being awarded America’s finest pastrami sandwich maker, a small Newark restaurant is gaining national recognition. Hobby’s Delicatessen & Restaurant is renowned locally, but a recent spotlight boosts its national image.

A recent national ranking named Hobby’s one of the greatest pastrami sandwiches. The award recognizes the meat’s quality and the history underlying each stacked order. Hobby’s is described as a deli that can draw even Manhattan sandwich devotees to New Jersey. It highlights the deli’s “hot pastrami sandwich” for its flavor and workmanship.

Hobby’s standard order is pastrami on your choice of bread with mustard or a mild spread to highlight the meat. The deli offers more daring selections. The “Big Sexy” version has almost a pound of pastrami and can be topped with turkey or corned beef for extra taste. Start with a small order to appreciate the deli’s strength, say the editors.

This award adds Hobby’s Delicatessen’s many others. National food periodicals and tourist sites have lauded the deli’s Jewish cuisine and pastrami in the past. New Jersey’s best-of lists often include Hobby’s pastrami.

Hobby’s origins make this local jewel special. Since the early 1960s, the Brummers have run the deli. Quality, traditional recipes, and pleasant service have been their hallmarks for decades. They serve soups, latkes, knishes, Reubens, wraps, and salads, but the pastrami sandwich is the star, drawing both longstanding customers and newcomers wondering about its enhanced status.

Hobby’s Delicatessen is becoming a nationwide destination for foodies seeking a classic deli experience. It shows how execution, consistency, and reputation can make great deli traditions.

Sources

• The Takeout — “The Best Pastrami Sandwiches You Can Find In The US”
• nj.com