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January 25, 2011

Get Your Deli Platters for Superbowl Sunday!

Superbowl XLV

The clock is ticking on the final countdown to the Superbowl, and after last week’s Playoffs, fans from Philly and Wisconsin sure are looking forward to February 6th.

So the clock is also ticking on the time needed for catering. Benjies Deli has been taking a lot of orders for sandwich trays and deli platters for the big day. Countless eggs will be subjected to deviling, wings stripped from hot and spicy buffaloes and barbecue sauce applied liberally to tasty balls of meat.

If you want to have scrumptious Benjies New York Deli goodness at your home on the big day, then give us a call now to make sure we can fill your order. Let Benjies do all the work for you! Let’s face it—your wife will either be out shopping or, if she’s a fan, she’s going to want to watch the game, not make sandwiches for your buddies.

Here’s an idea: clear the coffee table and measure it. Then call Benjies New York Deli and order up a combination of sandwich fixin’s and finger food. Pick it up before your friends come over for your Superbowl party, unwrap the platters, and wait to see your friends’ eyes light up when they come in! (more…)

January 17, 2011

Benjies and the Jets

The NFL Playoffs are here!

Well, after yesterday’s games, we’re narrowing down the teams that will grace the field in Arlington, TX in two weeks time. Many of our “bird” teams have flown the Superbowl coop, including the Seahawks, the Ravens and the Falcons. And seeing as how our nation’s bird is the eagle, perhaps there’s a link there with the Patriot’s loss.

So next weekend we’ll see how the New York Jets do against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Green Bay Packers will battle the Chicago Bears for the honor of going to football’s ultimate showdown. Sounds like there will be time spent in front of the television, and we know what that means. Snacks. Oh yeah, lots of snacks. (more…)

December 16, 2010

Haute Living Names Benjies Deli as One of the Best Delis in Orange County!

We love accolades!

Haute Living’s online magazine has picked out Benjies Deli as one of their top five delis in Orange County. And if you have to ask what type of magazine Haute Living is, you’re definitely not their target audience.

This is no weekly rag, or flimsy magazine filled with paparazzi snaps of celebrities out shopping. Oh no. Haute Living magazine regularly features such magnates as Steve Wynn, Sumner Redstone and Michael Douglas on the cover. To put it point blank: their readership isn’t “slumming it” by any means.

And that’s why we’re so pleased that they chose our humble New York deli. We’ve been nestled in Santa Ana since 1967, and have remained relatively unchanged—our service, our recipes and even our bread slicer are still hard at work bringing our clients young and old the same great flavors, day after day.

And although we’re among good company in the top 5 list, we are the only New York-style deli in the roster, which means you can get all the East Coast favorites here, from Reubens to latkes to matzoh ball soup. Plus, they even mention we have a full bar—although they forgot to give our fantastic catering a plug.

But we’ll forgive them! After all, as the author Christopher Luu points out: “There’s nothing they can’t tackle if the most discerning New Yorkers frequent this deli.”

October 8, 2010

Sandwiches and Deli Favorites Perfect for Eating During Football Games

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Delicious!

This weekend looks like an Indian Summer has arrived, and perfect weather for a football party! Call your friends over for the NFL games on your big screen, but don’t forget to call Benjies Deli to cater the party so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Are your friends ready-made sandwich types, or do they like to build their own creation, Dagwood style? Either way, Benjies has the deli platter for you. Starting with the ready-made—why go to Subway when you can get wonderful sandwiches made in a New York deli, even when you’re in California? Subway can’t touch the superior quality or flavor of our ingredients. (more…)

August 4, 2010

Benjies Deli: Orange County’s Best Jewish DELI!!

Most of us go to Benjies for the restaurant, but did you know that we actually have a full deli? A wide selection of our famous meats are on display and we encourage you to stop on your way out and buy a few portions to take home. Choose from turkey pastrami, rare roast beef, turkey breast, black forest ham and more—it will be great for packed lunches for you our your kids all week. Pack a lunch for the park or the beach and surprise your family with the quality and taste of Benjies Deli.

It’s a wonderful idea to bring a little of Benjies home with you and enjoy it throughout the week for lunch or dinner. You can also pick up some side dishes for your main dish to save on time when you’ve had a busy day. Our fantastic home-made beef or chicken pot pies keep so well in the freezer and make dinner a snap! We sell these up to 10 pot pies at a time—what can we say? They’re that good. Marie Callendar can eat her heart out.

The deli selection also includes: smoked whitefish, lox trimmings, Greek olives, beef knishes, potato knishes, kishka sausage, pickled tomatoes, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni salad and kosher pickles. Surprise your family by adding one of these to your own dinner menu and it will be sure to be a hit! Don’t worry, we don’t mind if you take the credit, just as long as you keep coming back.

At special occasions and holidays, remember Benjies Deli can do the cooking for you, even for things like traditional Seder plates. If you call us two to three days in advance, we can even provide a brisket dinner with mashed potatoes, complete with all the sides necessary to not lift a finger except for bringing the food home from Benjies.

Don’t forget that life is uncertain—eat dessert first! It may not be the most important meal of the day, but it’s certainly our favorite, and it’s the best way to award yourself after a busy week. Try some of our apple strudel, cherry strudel, German chocolate cake, chocolate “wipe-out” cake, éclairs and napoleons available at the deli. We dare you to get home without eating one on the way…I’m sure your family won’t notice the crumbs on your chin.

To experience a true, New York-style deli right here in Orange County, drive or walk directly to 1828 N. Tustin Avenue in Santa Ana.  The restaurant is open 7 days a week 7 AM – 9PM, and Karaoke is 9PM- midnight on Friday nights.

If you want to hold a private party for an event, 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.

July 16, 2010

Summer’s Here! And Benjies Deli Caters For It!

Finally the summer weather has hit Southern California. This probably means that you’ll be making some beach trips, hosting pool parties, or going on picnics. These are all great opportunities to go to Benjies Deli and experience the food that made them so popular with Orange County’s public. Stop by on your way to the beach and get all the ingredients for a great beach picnic from our incredible deli counter. You’ll be the most popular one on the beach when you unwrap one of Benjies’ famous pastrami sandwiches! (That is, if you can wait til you get to the beach to eat it…!)

Having the party at your house? Call up Benjies Deli the day before to order up a few of their delicious platters. That way you won’t get stuck in the kitchen while your friends are out enjoying the great weather. Get Hot Wings or Barbeque Meatballs by the dozen—great for snacking—or choose from one of our many sandwich trays. If you’d like to have the sandwiches pre-made, try the Sandwich Platter or the 16″ Ring Sandwich. If you feel that your guests are capable of, and prefer, making their own sandwiches, order the Cold Cut Buffet, the Brown Bag Buffet, the Smoked Fish Platter or the Lox Platter. (more…)

June 25, 2010

Homemade Chicken Pot Pies: From our Freezer to Your Oven

Take a pot pie home and keep it in the freezer!

Who doesn’t love the ease of a frozen dinner after a long day of work, sports or fun? Hot and piping from the oven, they can be quick, easy and hit the spot.

But most frozen meals are processed and made with preservatives in a factory. Is there an alternative? You bet there is!

I’m sure you’ve passed Benjies long counter on your way to your table or while waiting at the cash register. Have you ever looked in the freezer next to it? It’s full of Benjies’ homemade chicken and beef pot pies.

You never knew? Well, the secret is out! Those in the know love Benjies’ homemade pot pies, chock full o’ meat and veggies, swimming in thick gravy.

Many of our pot-pie loving customers buy two to ten of them at once and stash them in their home freezer for those “don’t-feel-like-cooking” nights. What about motor-home trips? Your mountain cabin trip? They’re perfect for when you’re out on a fishing vacation with your friends, but the fish aren’t biting. Pop a few frozen pot pies in the oven and they’ll be ready in no time.

That’s right–they have to be cooked in the oven. We make our pot pies like Mom used to make them, and that means no microwaves. Buttery, flaky pastry just out of the oven? Yes, please!

At the deli counter, you’ll also find an array of deli meats, savory eats and sweet treats, like our famous hot pastrami, but that’s for next time…

Don’t forget to ask for a chicken or beef pot pie to take home with you next time you’re at Benjies Deli. Or, better yet, make a special trip in for some so you’ve got them in the freezer when you need them.

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