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A Look At The Jewish Deli In Boston — Past And Present

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A close up of the "No. 2" at Mamaleh's Delicatessen -- hot corned beef on rye with mustard. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
A close up of the "No. 2" at Mamaleh's Delicatessen -- hot corned beef on rye with mustard. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Most estimates say the Jewish deli hit its peak all the way back in the 1930s, but we're seeing a bit of a resurgence here in Boston. Mamaleh's Delicatessen opened in Kendall Square this week, and Exodus Bagels and Steinbones are set to open soon.

We dive into the Jewish delicatessen — past and present — with Corby Kummer, James Beard Award-winning food writer, senior editor at The Atlantic and restaurant critic for Boston Magazine.

More Photos From The New Mamaleh's Delicatessen

The Atlantic's Corby Kummer discussing the finer points of the black and white cookie with Mamaleh’s Delicatessen co-owner and pastry chef Rachel Sundet. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
The Atlantic's Corby Kummer discusses the finer points of the black and white cookie with Mamaleh’s Delicatessen co-owner and pastry chef Rachel Sundet. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Mamaleh's co-owner Rachel Miller Munzer passing a sandwich over the take out counter to a customer. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Mamaleh's co-owner Rachel Miller Munzer passes a sandwich over the take out counter to a customer. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Mamaleh's co-owner Tyler Sundet carves up some corned beef for the "No. 2" -- hot corned beef with mustard on rye. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Mamaleh's co-owner Tyler Sundet carves up some corned beef for the "No. 2" -- hot corned beef with mustard on rye. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Baked goods on the takeout counter at Mamaleh's. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
Baked goods on the takeout counter at Mamaleh's. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
The take out counter at Mamaleh's. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
(Jesse Costa/WBUR)
(Jesse Costa/WBUR)
(Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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Corby Kummer, James Beard Award-winning food writer, senior editor at The Atlantic, restaurant critic for Boston Magazine. He tweets @CKummer.

This segment aired on July 14, 2016.

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