Ben's Kosher Deli Explained

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goldfield . Hannah . 2017-12-06 . The Absolute Best Knish in New York . 2023-12-03 . Grub Street (New York Magazine/Vox Media) . en.
  2. Web site: Ben's Kosher Deli celebrates 50 years on Long Island. October 3, 2022. Newsday.
  3. Web site: Smith . Channing . 2023-08-23 . Jewish Culture Gets Its Mainstream Moment . 2023-12-03 . Glamour . en-US.
  4. Web site: Wei . Angela . 2022-09-15 . Batsheva's Spring 2023 Collection Is a Treat for the Eyes . 2023-12-03 . Fashionista . en.
  5. Web site: Lenzi . Linda . 2018-03-07 . Photos: Inside Opening Night of A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK . 2023-12-03 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  6. Web site: Andrews . Arden Fanning . 2022-09-14 . Batsheva Serves Up Blitz Kids Beauty Inside a New York Deli . 2023-12-03 . Vogue . en-US.
  7. News: Novick . Susan M. . 2008-09-26 . Comfort Food, With Convenience . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-12-03 . 0362-4331.
  8. Web site: Goldberg . Jodi . 2021-11-24 . How Jewish delis are evolving with the times . 2023-12-03 . FOX 5 NY . en-US.
  9. Web site: Kaminer . Michael . 2014-03-19 . Don't Worry, Ben's Deli Is Staying Kosher . 2023-12-03 . The Forward . en.
  10. Web site: Muchnick . Jeanne . 2021-08-27 . Ben's Kosher Deli has closed in Scarsdale but is still taking Jewish holiday orders . 2023-12-03 . The Journal News . en-US.
  11. Web site: Merwin . Ted . 2023-09-07 . How a religious revival fed the demise of the Midtown kosher deli . 2023-12-03 . Jewish Telegraphic Agency . en-US.

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