Jerry's Famous Deli

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Jerry's Famous Deli was a chain of Jewish delicatessens. The original deli was founded in Studio City, California, in 1978 by Isaac Starkman and Jerry Seidman.[1] The CEO was Starkman's son, Guy Starkman.[2] While the chain is no longer operating, there is a single similar location, Jerry's Patio Cafe & Bar, in Marina del Rey, CA is now owned by Jonathan and Mandy Mitchell. The deli chain is noted for its celebrity clientele, which has included Adam Sandler,[3] Will Smith,[4] Shaquille O'Neal,[5] and the cast of Seinfeld.[6][7] Andy Kaufman once worked at the Studio City deli as a busboy.[8]

Locations[]

At one time, there were Jerry's locations in Encino, Pasadena, Marina del Rey, Westwood, and Miami Beach[2] as well as Costa Mesa, Woodland Hills, and West Hollywood.[9]

In 1996, the Miami Beach location opened in the former space of the historic Jewish deli Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House.[10]

In 2002, the original Jerry's location in Studio City sustained a fire which caused the building $2,000,000 worth of damage. The location reopened on Sept. 16, 2003, with the founders present as well as Los Angeles City Councilman Zev Yaroslavsky and celebrities such as actor Robbie Williams.[11]

In 2012, the Costa Mesa branch of Jerry's closed permanently after the landlord did not renew the restaurant's lease.[12]

In May 2013, the West Hollywood locale, which had been extant 20 years, closed permanently.[13][14]

On October 16, 2016, the Woodland Hills Jerry's closed permanently.[15]

In August 2020, the Jerry's in Marina del Rey reopened as Jerry's Patio Cafe & Bar, offering outdoor dining and takeout, in order to continue operation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] This is the only remaining location, although it is not officially named Jerry's Deli.

On October 30, 2020, the original Jerry's location in Studio City closed permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It had been extant for 42 years.[17][18]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Jerry's Famous Deli founder". 5 July 2008.
  2. ^ a b Holmes, Mona (27 October 2017). "Jerry's Deli Closes in Marina del Rey, Paving the Way for a New Restaurant". Eater LA. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Iconic Jerry's Famous Deli in Studio City to close".
  4. ^ Bernard Weinraub. "Star-Spotting in Los Angeles". New York Times. May 12, 2002. Retrieved on March 5, 2009.
  5. ^ "Jerry's Deli in Studio City to close Friday after 42 years on Ventura Boulevard". 30 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Iconic Jerry's Famous Deli in Studio City to Close". 29 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Jerry's Deli in Studio City, Which Once Had Andy Kaufman as a Busboy, to Close Friday". 29 October 2020.
  8. ^ Mark Ballon. "Borscht Again! Jerry’s Deli Reopens" The Jewish Journal. October 2, 2003. Retrieved on March 5, 2009.
  9. ^ Elliott, Farley (October 17, 2006). "No More Jerry's Famous Deli For Lox-Loving Woodland Hills". Eater LA. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  10. ^ https://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article228056014.html[bare URL]
  11. ^ "Borscht Again! Jerry's Deli Reopens". 2 October 2003.
  12. ^ "52 jobs cut at closing South Coast Metro eatery". 10 March 2012.
  13. ^ https://www.wehoville.com/2013/05/22/jerrys-famous-deli-closes-in-weho-company-wants-to-return-with-market/
  14. ^ "Granville takes over Jerry's Deli in WeHo, and more AM intel". 31 May 2016.
  15. ^ "No more Jerry's Famous Deli for lox-loving Woodland Hills". 17 October 2016.
  16. ^ "Iconic Jerry's Deli Returns to Marina del Rey with Patio Seating and Pastrami Sandwiches". 25 August 2020.
  17. ^ "It's 'the end of an era' for Jerry's Famous Deli". 31 October 2020.
  18. ^ "Iconic Jerry's Famous Deli to Close After 42 Years". 30 October 2020.

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