12:00 pm
Dueling Delis
Can an Israeli audience help decide whether the pastrami is leaner in Los Angeles or Chicago? Would it be of any assistance if Chicago-born, Los Angeles resident and Hollywood star, Jeff Garlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Goldbergs) and more, weighed in? While there may be no direct culinary equivalent in Israel, who doesn’t love a good pastrami and pickle every now and then? Even if you can't actually eat the food we show on screen, this panel will provide plenty of food for thought. Marc Canter from Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles and Danny Raskin from Manny’s Deli in Chicago will each make their case, with help from foodie maven, Shannon Sarna of The Nosher. Bring your deli questions, favorite movie food lines (hint: When Harry Met Sally) but most of all, bring your appetite. The panel of guests and experts includes all of the above and more: • Marc Canter - the 4th generation representative of Canter’s Deli. The Canter family originally opened a delicatessen in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1924. They came west along with many Jewish families from the northeastern United States, and since 1931, Canter's has been serving up LA's finest deli cuisine. • Danny Raskin - the 4th generation representative of Manny’s Deli, which opened 75 years ago, and Manny’s Coffee Shop & Deli, which came into being shortly after World War II. • Shannon Sarna - Founding Editor of The Nosher, co-host of the podcast Call Your Mother, and a contributing writer to Kveller.com, all part of 70 Faces Media. She is author of the cookbook Modern Jewish Baker and her writing and recipes have appeared in Taste of Home Magazine, Bake from Scratch Magazine, Parade Magazine, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, and Tablet Magazine, among others. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, three children, two rescue dogs, and a bunny named S'mores. • Special Guest Jeff Garlin - Born and raised in Chicago, Jeff is an alumnus of Chicago's Second City Theatre and is a multi-talented performer who encompasses writing, producing, directing, acting and stand-up comedy. Garlin both co-stars and executive produces the critically acclaimed HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, and has written and starred in three critically acclaimed solo shows ("I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With," "Uncomplicated" and "Concentrated"). Jeff lives with his family in Los Angeles. His hobbies include eating puddin' and taking naps.
Streamed live, the program will feature:
Jeff Garlin
Marc Canter
Ken Raskin
Shannon Sarna
Host:
Wayne L. FirestoneExecutive DirectorAmerica-Israel Friendship League
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