Cuisine Scene: Pastrami
For many people, pastrami is the absolute king of cured meats. Long Beach offers amazing pastrami in many different ways, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Have a look at some of these great takes on the deli classic. Better yet, have a bite!
Modica's Deli
While Modica’s Deli (455 E Ocean Blvd) is known as one of the best places in the city to get Italian fare, whether pasta, salad or sandwiches – its meatball sandwich is amazing – one of the most popular items on this downtown stalwart’s menu is its no-nonsense pastrami sandwich. Made on a fresh, toasty bread with the simple but perfect accompaniment of pickles and mustard to mounds of glistening and flavorful pastrami, there’s a reason they call it World Famous.
Beach City Deli & BBQ
People have been going to Beach City Deli & BBQ (1714 Clark Ave) for years to get big sandwiches made with meats smoked in house, like tri-tip, brisket and, of course, pastrami.
That is house-cured and slow-smoked to juicy perfection, sliced and served on one of Beach City’s signature rolls, which are baked nightly and delivered fresh daily. Add mustard and pickle and you’ve got yourself a local legend.
Saltwater Deck
They call it their pastrami breakfast sandwich, but this lovely concoction of house cured, slow roasted smoked pastrami and cage free eggs, white cheddar cheese on a freshly baked telera roll works whether you’re tucking into it in the morning or afternoon. And the sandwich that Saltwater Deck (2630 E Ocean Blvd) presents you is also big enough to share with another and still feel like you got plenty of goodness.
Dog Haus
Sure, they’re famous for their amazing hot dog creations, but Dog Haus (210 E Third St.) also has a wide selection of breakfast burritos–created by nationally renowned Bad-Ass Burritos–that include those featuring bacon, Italian sausage, chili and vegan options. One of its most popular is a pastrami concoction that includes three eggs sunny side up, pastrami, white American cheese and crispy tater tots accompanied by spicy mayonnaise.
MILANAS NEW YORK PIZZERIA
Milana’s New York Pizzeria (165 E Fourth St) starts with its classic, New York-style thin crust, adds a tangy red sauce base, then tops that with cheese and long strips of pastrami. Sliced jalapeño is distributed over the pie and into the oven it goes where edges of the pastrami curl and crisp adding texture and intensity to the flavor. As you’d expect, the jalapeño pleasantly punches up the heat, and what you end up with is a wonderful melding of salty, spicy, tangy and cheesy.
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