Ben's Kosher Deli
Ben's Kosher Deli (colloquially known as Ben's) is a New York City-based Jewish deli chain with locations in Queens, on Long Island and in Boca Raton, Florida.[1]
History[edit]
Ben's was founded in 1972.[2] Ben's formerly operated a midtown location which had catered events such as Broadway premieres and fashion shows, such as the 2023 Batsheva Hay show.[3][4][5][6] The owner of Ben's, Ronnie Dragoon, owned at one time 7 locations.[7] He started the business when he was 24 years old.[8] The restaurant is glatt kosher certified by mashgichim affiliated with the Rabbinical Assembly. It is open on Shabbat.[9]
The Scarsdale location was open from 2015 until 2021.[10] The Manhattan location merged with a kosher restaurant called Mr. Broadway.[11]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Goldfield, Hannah (2017-12-06). "The Absolute Best Knish in New York". Grub Street (New York Magazine/Vox Media). Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "Ben's Kosher Deli celebrates 50 years on Long Island". Newsday. October 3, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Channing (2023-08-23). "Jewish Culture Gets Its Mainstream Moment". Glamour. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Wei, Angela (2022-09-15). "Batsheva's Spring 2023 Collection Is a Treat for the Eyes". Fashionista. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Lenzi, Linda (2018-03-07). "Photos: Inside Opening Night of A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Andrews, Arden Fanning (2022-09-14). "Batsheva Serves Up Blitz Kids Beauty Inside a New York Deli". Vogue. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Novick, Susan M. (2008-09-26). "Comfort Food, With Convenience". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Goldberg, Jodi (2021-11-24). "How Jewish delis are evolving with the times". FOX 5 NY. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Kaminer, Michael (2014-03-19). "Don't Worry, Ben's Deli Is Staying Kosher". The Forward. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Muchnick, Jeanne (2021-08-27). "Ben's Kosher Deli has closed in Scarsdale but is still taking Jewish holiday orders". The Journal News. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Merwin, Ted (2023-09-07). "How a religious revival fed the demise of the Midtown kosher deli". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
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