{"product_id":"the-jewish-deli-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-chosen-food-9781797205243","title":"The Jewish Deli: An Illustrated Guide to the Chosen Food","description":"\u003cb\u003eA delightful celebration of Jewish delicatessens in an accessible comics format, full of history and humor, and guaranteed to make you hungry.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beloved culinary and cultural institutions, Jewish delis are wonderlands of amazing flavors and great food--bright, buttery, briny, sweet, fatty, salty, smoky. . . . In \u003ci\u003eThe Jewish Deli\u003c\/i\u003e, comics artist and deli aficionado Ben Nadler takes a deliciously entertaining deep dive into the history and culture of this food and the places that serve it up to us across the counter. \u003cbr\u003e Chapters guide readers through the details and delights of each major food category, all playfully illustrated and each more irresistibly noshable than the last, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Meat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bagels and bread \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Schmears \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Soups and sides \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sweets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Drinks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e A visual treat, this accessible and informative nonfiction graphic novel delivers stories of tradition and innovation, celebrations of iconic menu staples, flavor profiles, food preparations, ordering advice, spotlights on legendary and up-and-coming delis, and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e DELICIOUS HISTORY: The history of a people is found in its food, and in this book! Trace the history of Jewish cuisine from ancient days to the birth of the modern deli as we know and love it now. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e DESTINATION DINING: When this book makes you hungry, plan a visit to one of the sensational North American delis featured in its pages, including Manhattan's Kenny and Ziggy's, Montreal's Schwartz's, Atlanta's The General Muir, Brooklyn's Shalom Japan, and many more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FOR FOODIES AND FOLKS ALIKE: Nadler shares colorful, researched stories of deli food, preparations, traditions, and innovations that entertain and inform, whether you're a deli expert or just find yourself wondering where bagels (or babka, or matzo ball soup, or the Reuben) come from. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FUN COMICS STYLE: Fans of \u003ci\u003eRelish: My Life in the Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCook Korean: A Comic Book with Recipes \u003c\/i\u003ewill love Ben Nadler's fresh and colorful illustrated approach to the food and culture of the Jewish deli. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The ultimate gift for foodies, deli devotees, and anyone hungry for more culinary knowledge \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jewish history and culture buffs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A must-have resource for all who love Jewish customs, cooking, and comedy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pairing with Jewish foods or cookbooks for birthday, bar or bat mitzvah, Chanukah, or Passover hostess gifts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of nonfiction comics and graphic novels \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797205243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256","brand":"Ben Nadler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42870623338677,"sku":"9781797205243","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_4bfc2976-8d56-44a3-b13f-160f3c46ae8f.jpg?v=1684270893","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-jewish-deli-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-chosen-food-9781797205243","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}