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April 30, 2010

Don’t Miss a Minute of Lakers Action at Benjies Deli

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Benjies,Sports — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 4:29 PM

Come on, Lakers! It’s time to close out the series! Who out there is completely amped for this year’s playoffs?? The Lakers better kick it up into full gear for Game 6 versus the Thunder!  Plus, the baseball season, with the Dodgers and the Angels, has gotten in to full swing. All of this excitement has us nervously biting our nails down to stubs, and we bet it’s getting you hungry, too!

If you’re starving yourself in fear of missing a second of the excitement, don’t worry!  Come on down to the Bamboo Lounge at Benjies Deli, where we have six large screens of sports on display every day of the week.  There’s also a fully stocked bar and an abundance of space to seat you and all of your friends, plus a regularly updated menu of bar snacks that will keep your tastebuds happy for every game.   With every angle covered by a TV and munchies to keep your energy level high for cheering and whooping throughout all four quarters of the game, you will be sure not to miss a beat of the action.

Dunk into a tall glass of iced cold draft beer, and score big with our corned beef, pastrami and swiss cheese triple-decker sandwich as tall as Derek Fisher.  Or you can just order a few of our deli platters, like the cold cut buffet or the 16″ ring sandwich tray. With our deli platters, no one has to worry about ordering, they can just grab a sandwich while they watch their favorite team.

Want to enjoy the game in the comforts of your own home and 80-inch HD screen instead?  All of our deli platters are available for home parties too! Make sure you call 48-72 hours ahead to order before your event. That way you can have Benjies Deli do all the work while you relax and take all the credit. Benjies Deli makes entertaining at home easy and delicious.

If you want to hold a private party for one of the big games, contact Benjies Deli to reserve the Bamboo Lounge and discuss ordering food for the event. Call (714) 541-6263 and ask for Lloyd Weinstein, whether you want to book a private party or have your home event catered.

And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for the latest deals and specials at Benjies Deli. You can also become a fan on Facebook!

April 23, 2010

Got a Sweet Tooth? Benjies Deli Has the Cure

Filed under: Benjies,catering,Parties — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 12:58 PM

An ice cream sundae: what can't it fix?

If you’re old enough to remember what a soda fountain is, you’ll know that there’s not very many of them left, especially in Orange County. If you aren’t old enough to know what a soda fountain is, you’re missing out! And many people—even our regulars—don’t know that Benjies Deli is not just a deli, but it also has fountain drinks.

Got a hankering for a cherry ice cream soda? What about a root beer float? Have a classic cheeseburger with fries, accompanied by a milkshake served in the metal shaker, because we can’t fit it all in a glass.

It’s hard to save some room after one of Benjies’ triple-decker pastrami sandwiches or a plate of their famous meatloaf, but we don’t mind if you come in just for a treat. An ice cream sundae, day or night, cures anything and everything that ails you—ask any kid or adult! If a full sundae is too much, we also serve a small version, or just ice cream on it’s own for a dessert that’s delicious but not over the top.

If you don’t want an ice cream-based dessert, never fear—Benjies Deli has a wide selection of pastries, cakes and cookies that will tempt every tastebud. Pastries include eclairs, napoleons and the delectable Royal Dane, a crispy, caramel nut shell filled with buttercream and dipped in chocolate.

And if chocolate is what you’re looking for, you’re in luck. Benjies Deli offers chocolate treats from light to delight, from chocolate chip cookies to Chocolate Wipeout Cake to fudge brownies, finishing off with the decadent Brownie Delight, topped with ice cream, hot fudge, nuts and a cherry, of course.

For the nut lovers among us, try the honey-covered baklava or the wedge of halva sprinkled with nuts. But the pièce de resistance of the dessert menu is the homemade bread pudding covered in bourbon sauce and whipped cream. You’ll be kicking yourself for never trying it before!

Being the best New York-style deli in Orange County, we proudly serve cheese blintzes with sour cream and strawberry preserves. Eat them after dinner, or if you’re having a party, order a tray of mini-blintzes to tempt your guests. Another traditional favorite served from our fountain is the egg cream, a refreshing, smooth beverage hand-mixed with milk, chocolate and seltzer; and silky New York cheesecake with the option of a strawberry topping.

Don’t try to choose between all of Benjies’ delicious desserts. Just keep coming back to Benjies Deli for the next one on the menu. Or just eat dessert on every visit! As they say, life is uncertain—eat dessert first…

April 16, 2010

The Most Important Meal of the Day

Filed under: Benjies,Student Discounts — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 1:54 PM

Everyone loves breakfast, but there never seems to be enough hours in the weekday to accomplish everything—let alone sit down in the morning for a nice balanced meal of pancakes and OJ. And at the end of the week, it’s just so luxurious to savor that extra five minutes of sleeping in on Saturday mornings rather than run to the local drive-thru for a hotcakes fix.

Sound familiar?  Luckily, Benjies Deli down in Santa Ana serves up a mean breakfast and they have delicious breakfast specials all week until 11AM. Everyone loves a nice stack of pancakes, and Benjies extends their pancake serving time on the weekends—until 1 PM to be exact.  Much of the breakfast menu is served all day! After a long week of eating tasteless and fibrous cereal bars during endless freeway commutes, isn’t it time everyone indulge in a real breakfast at Benjies?

Take their delicious Deli Omelet for example—a heaping plate of three fresh eggs mixed with corned beef and Benjies’ famous pastrami, all cooked to fluffy perfection.  And as if that weren’t enough, their breakfast entrees also come accompanied with generous side portions, your choice from home fried potatoes to buttery toast. It’s a meal fit for a king (or queen), and definitely makes up for all the days you miserably had to bypass breakfast.

Not feeling like breakfast food?  Don’t worry. The New York-style delicatessen has an extensive menu that boasts items from to-die-for pastrami sandwiches to smoked fish platters, and will surely have something that will please anyone’s taste buds.  If you’re in Orange County and hankering for some good food, Benjies Deli will not disappoint! It’s also a great place to come after temple or church with family and friends. Benjies Deli opens their doors at 8AM, so come early and enjoy the food.

And don’t forget to follow Benjies Deli on Twitter for the latest deals and specials. You can also become a fan on Facebook!

April 11, 2010

Sports Fans: We Welcome You!

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Sports — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 12:07 PM

Lakers' forward Pau Gasol has helped the team clinch the No. 1 seed in the West

March Madness may be over, but sports are still in full swing in April—and beyond. The NBA is ramping up for their playoffs season, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and, of course, the Los Angeles Lakers all having secured their spot. In fact, the LA Lakers have clinched the number one seed in the Western Conference the third year running. Lakers fans, we’re not surprised, are we? Now let’s just make sure we make it all the way to the trophy like last year!

For those of you who like your sports outdoors with grass and diamonds, we are lucky to have two great teams in our area: the Los Angeles Dodgers and Western Division champions the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Just like grass? Soccer fans know that the Los Angeles Galaxy season is on now, with the team enjoying a recent win over Houston. And there’s only 60 days to go before the World Cup is played in South Africa…

The action is ramping up, and it’s hard to get tickets for every game you want to see, whether it be for basketball, baseball or soccer. But the Bamboo Lounge at Benjies Deli has six screens of sports action every day of the week. There’s a full bar and plenty of seating for you and all of your friends, plus a tasty menu of bar snacks that keeps updating throughout the week. If you want to make it more of a meal, Benjies full menu is available in the bar, so you don’t have to miss a minute of the action.

Baseball fans love their hot dogs (especially at Dodger Stadium!), and Benjies Deli has delicious Coney hot dogs, Coney chili dogs and the Francheesy, the most deluxe dog ever. You’ll never miss the lines at the stadium after watching a game at the Bamboo Lounge! Enjoy watching the Lakers with a corned beef, pastrami and swiss cheese triple-decker sandwich as tall as Derek Fisher, or salute soccer star David Beckham with a plate of fish and chips. Or just order a few of our deli platters, like the cold cut buffet or the 16″ ring sandwich tray. With our deli platters, no one has to worry about ordering, they can just grab a sandwich while they watch their favorite team.

All of our deli platters are available for home parties too! Make sure you call 48-72 hours ahead to order before your event. That way you can have Benjies Deli do all the work while you relax and take all the credit. Benjies Deli makes entertaining at home easy and delicious.

If you want to hold a private party for one of the big games, contact Benjies Deli to reserve the Bamboo Lounge and discuss ordering food for the event. Call (714) 541-6263 and ask for Lloyd Weinstein, whether you want to book a private party or have your home event catered.

And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for the latest deals and specials at Benjies Deli. You can also become a fan on Facebook!

April 2, 2010

Students of Orange County: April Discount!

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Benjies,Parties,Student Discounts — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 4:04 PM

Calling all students in the Orange County area! During the month of April, Benjies Deli is offering a 10% discount off the bill to all students from any college or university in Orange County, including Chapman University, Santa Ana College, CSU Fullerton, UC Irvine, Orange Coast College, Fullerton College, Irvine Valley College, SOCA University, Golden West College, Concordia University, Laguna College of Art & Design, Vanguard University or Santiago Canyon College.

This is an added extra to Benjies Deli’s already great prices and huge portions. One of their award-winning pastrami sandwiches will fill up the most starving of students, and the Francheesy—a grilled knockwurst covered in bacon and cheese on a grilled onion roll—is a true belly-buster. The corned beef, pastrami and salami triple-decker sandwich will leave you with enough to take home!

We always have a weekly special for under $10, and our Early Bird Specials are good seven days a week. Get out of classes after 3PM? Head over to Benjies Deli for the $8.95 Early Bird menu, with choices like chicken-fried steak with country gravy, spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread, southern fried chicken or roast turkey and dressing to name just a few. The meals come with soup or salad; a choice of french fries, mashed potatoes or rice pilaf and vegetables; rye bread; and your choice of three desserts. For $8.95! It doesn’t get much better than that.

If you wake up late with a big appetite after a big night out, Benjies Deli is the place for you. We serve breakfast all day, and nothing is better to cure what ails you than a nice big omelette or a big plate of chicken-fried steak and eggs. Why go to a fast food restaurant for a breakfast sandwich when you can get a fried egg sandwich with bacon or ham covered in melted cheese on toasted egg bread at Benjies? Traditional steak and eggs or corned beef hash and eggs? Yep, we’ve got that too.

The NCAA championships are on this weekend. Escape the Easter festivities and sneak to Benjies Deli for brews, pastrami sandwiches, chili dogs and fries while watching the top teams play for the title in the Bamboo Lounge. Once we watch the final game on Monday, we’re already in baseball season. If you can’t get to Angel or Dodger Stadium, or would rather spend the ticket price on drinks, come in to the Bamboo Lounge with your friends. The food’s better here than the stadiums—and the Bamboo Lounge has a full bar!

And Benjies Deli has Santa Ana’s best Karaoke venue in the Bamboo Lounge on Friday nights, from 9PM to 1PM. Practice for next season’s American Idol, if you think you’ve got what it takes.

Make sure you bring your college or university ID card for your 10% off discount! And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for the latest deals and specials at Benjies Deli. You can also become a fan on Facebook!

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