Come in tonight for our mouthwateringly tender brisket dinners, and our long-awaited roast chicken, which customers have been begging us to put on the normal menu. But we like to keep it for special occasions, like Chanukah and Yom Kippur.

Don’t kill yourself with cooking this Chanukah (or Christmas, for you goyim!) Let us cater your family gatherings—we don’t mind if you take all the credit! For the main event: our entrée list is full of traditional favorites, like boiled beef short ribs with potatoes, stuffed cabbage rolls,  and brisket of beef with potato pancakes and apple sauce. We also provide a number of platters and plates: choose from barbeque cod, lox, whitefish or a combination of any two, all served with coleslaw, potato salad, tomatoes, red onions, bagels, cream cheese and Greek olives. Also try our chopped liver and egg salad plate complete with coleslaw, potato salad, sliced tomatoes and onions.

We have a huge list of traditional favorites on the Benjies menu, but we’ve listed a few of them here to tempt your tastebuds. Looking for a little noshing? It’s all in our Appetizers & Noshes section of the menu. Under the category of fish, we have Nova lox, barbeque cod or whitefish served with sliced tomato, cream cheese, Greek olives and an onion bagel; creamed or pickled herring served with your choice of onions and sour cream or wine sauce and rye bread to sop up every drop; or go hardcore with gefilte fish served with julienne carrots, horseradish and Benjies’ soft rye bread. How can you choose between potato latkes or knishes? Two golden brown potato pancakes served with apple sauce or sour cream are a superb treat, and yet the meat or potato knishes in their baked pastry is hard to resist! Don’t miss the stuffed cabbage rolls in their traditional, tangy sweet and sour sauce; the chopped liver made just like mom used to, with grilled onions and hardboiled eggs; and the kishka plate with slices of grilled derma sausage and gravy.

Coming to Benjies with a date, family member or friend for Chanukah? Don’t forget our meals “in a pot” and just for two—we serve either a half-chicken or short ribs in a tureen with matzo balls, kreplach, noodles, rice and carrots in our fresh chicken stock.

To finish, of course we have the best noodle kugel in town, baked with grandma’s recipe with pineapple and raisins, and our premiere cheese blintzes sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with sour cream and strawberry preserves.

What are you waiting for? Get to Benjies Deli now to taste some of those Jewish favorites you haven’t had in years—we promise that they’ll taste just as delicious as mom made them! And if you’re planning a family get together or party for Chanukah, make sure you call Benjies two to three days in advance to place your order. Call Lloyd or Noriko Weinstein on (714) 541-6263 for any and all catering needs, or to book the Bamboo Lounge for your private party.

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Our smoked fish tray is a popular one for parties, especially around the holidays!

There is so much going on in November and December—Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas—and Benjies Deli can help you with it all. What about the NFL and Monday Night Football? We’ve got it covered. We can’t help break the NBA standoff between players and owners, as that seems impossible even for them to sort out! We miss you, Lakers…

But back to celebrating the season, whether that be family holidays or sports! Thanksgiving is coming up, and many people have family in town for the whole weekend. Now, if you’ve spent hours (or even days) preparing a humongous turkey dinner for 25 people, the last thing you want to do for the rest of the weekend is cook. And, let’s be honest, there’s only so much turkey that a human can eat. Call Benjies! Make sure you call in an order for a selection from our hot dinners, served with potatoes, vegetables, salad,  rolls and butter. Choose from roast brisket of beef with potato pancakes, corned beef and cabbage, roast chicken, roast turkey with stuffing and gravy, meatloaf and gravy and Swiss steak. Make sure you call us BEFORE Thanksgiving though, as these orders usually need 72 hours advance notice.

And if you want to cut down your prep for your Thanksgiving meal, or perhaps are planning a party at your home for the holidays, Benjies Deli also provides fresh fruit and vegetable trays which are perfect for those looking for a lighter option. Light, tasty and healthy, Benjies’ provides four salad tray choices, from simple green to Caesar and Chef’s Salad. Don’t forget about dessert! Every party needs something sweet to finish with. We have a dessert tray that features a selection of our fresh pastries cut to size for ease of serving.

Don’t forget that we have frozen pot pies, beef or chicken, at the ready for you to take home and store in your own freezer. The holiday season can be crazy, and won’t it be nice to have a few meals on hand that you don’t have to cook? And tell us, who doesn’t love a pot pie??

What about having the guys over for Monday Night Football or even a poker night while the ladies are out Christmas shopping? Get Hot Wings or Barbeque Meatballs by the dozen, or choose from one of our many sandwich trays. Want the sandwiches ready to eat? Try the Sandwich Platter or the 16″ Ring Sandwich. Want to give your guests the option of making their own? No problem: order the Cold Cut Buffet, the Brown Bag Buffet, the Smoked Fish Platter or the Lox Platter.

Most companies, even in this dreadful economy, want to treat their employees to a little celebration around the holidays. And we understand that budget is an issue. So how about, instead of taking everyone out for lunch, have an old-fashioned holiday party at the office! (Although keep the alcohol to a minimum, it will reduce the chance of attendees using the photocopier or scanners inappropriately.) We’ve got the perfect answer: All of our sandwich platters are priced per person, so it’s easy to get the right amount of food for the right price. What about something a little more formal in the evening? Benjies can put together some delicious deli trays as well as appetizers like deviled eggs, salami cornucopias, mini knishes and potato latkes.

If you’re determined to get out of the office for your party, don’t forget that you can book the Bamboo Lounge! It has a full bar and we can cater a buffet or organize a sit-down meal for a holiday party to remember.

To reserve the Bamboo Lounge for your event or to order from the catering menu, call Lloyd Weinstein  on (714) 541-6263. Please note, catering orders require that you provide 24-72 hours advance notice. Thank you!

And don’t forget to watch us on Facebook and Twitter for our special deals! Check in on Facebook four times between now and the new year to receive a free lunch for one. Yes, it’s that simple—we want to reward our loyal customers!

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Green Bay Packers kick off the season vs. New Orleans Saints!

Yes, it’s that time again—time for the bone-crushing gladiator battle that is NFL football. And Benjies Deli has all the action, thanks to the DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket package. Did you know that we can watch up to eight games on one of the six TVs we’ve got in the Bamboo Lounge? That every game will be in HD? That the Sunday Ticket gives us REDZONE, where every play from within the 20-yard line is highlighted and in HD? We can even get an update on your favorite players and get replays of all the NFL Sunday game highlights during the week! In a word, it’s awesome.

Tonight’s game against the New Orleans Saints at the Green Bay Packers’ Lambeau Field is sure to be a fantastic, action-packed contest with superb entertainment from the likes of Kid Rock and Lady Antebellum.

Now, we know that you can watch this game on NBC, but there are going to be games that you’ll only be able to watch on Sunday Ticket. But even if you can watch them at your house, who’s going to feed you a hot sandwich on rye piled high with layers of pastrami and cheese? Are you going to whip up a meatloaf sandwich with mashed potatoes and smothered in gravy? Who’s going to build a Francheesy for you at home? How could you possibly have grilled knockwurst, crisp bacon and American cheese hanging around the house to put on a grilled onion roll? You want to miss the game to get your french fries out of the oven? We didn’t think so.

And what if you’ve got a bunch of friends with you? Check in at Benjies on Facebook and tag a friend, and you’ll both get a free beer! This deal starts tomorrow, so make sure you come in on Sunday for some NFL action over a cold one. Why not order some buffalo hot wings, jalapeno poppers and Kobe beef sliders to snack on during the game? If you boys think you’re man enough, try the Deli Feast—an unbeatable selection of all of our deli favorites. You ready? It’s got hot corned beef, pastrami, turkey, tongue, salami and chopped liver, served with Swiss and American cheese, potato salad, coleslaw, tomatoes, sweet red onions, Greek olives, pickles and a stack of sliced rye bread to pile it all on. Making you thirsty? We’ve always got cold beer on tap or in bottles, plus a full bar for any kind of drink you fancy.

So don’t miss the NFL action at Benjies Deli. Come on down tomorrow night to kick off the season with the NFL kick off between Green Bay and the Saints. This season you can get your fill of bone-crushing football action and great authentic deli food all at the same place: Benjies Deli. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter! We’re running all sorts of competitions and special offers you can only find on our social media! Or you can just call us, the old fashioned way, by calling (714) 541-6263.

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Go Lakers!

The 2011 NBA Basketball Playoffs are in high gear, and the Los Angeles Lakers have shifted into full throttle! Currently, the Lakers are leading 3-2 against the New Orleans Hornets.  Benjies Deli admits we were feeling a tad worried after a rather atrocious Game 1, where front man Pau Gasol, who normally averages 22.3 points per game, only scored a meager eight points and grabbed only six rebounds on the offensive.  The poor performance caused the Lakers, ranked number 2 team by the Western Conference, to lose to the seventh-seeded Hornets! Talk about an upset! Lakers made a comeback in Game 2, with Andrew Bynum, Ron Artest and Lamar Odom picking up on Gasol’s slack, though the Hornets remained competitive until the end and definitely gave the Lakers a run for their money.

Though the Lakers are off to a fumbling start, Benjies Deli still has faith in our favorite LA team! Come out to Benjies Deli tonight to support the Lakers and watch them defeat the Hornets and advance in the playoffs.  Enjoy a plate of our Kobe Beef Sliders and watch as Kobe Bryant beefs it up with the referees. Or, try out the Benjie Special, a hot pastrami sandwich and coleslaw with Russian dressing on rye, served with potato salad.  Longing for something even heartier?  Don’t forget about our famous corned beef and cabbage plate, the best Orange County has to offer!

If you are just feeling snacky, grab a drink at the Bamboo Lounge’s fully stocked bar. There are six large screen TVs and an abundance of space to seat all of your friends. Dunk into a tall glass of ice-cold draft beer, and score big with our corned beef, pastrami and Swiss cheese triple-decker sandwich as tall as Andrew Bynum. Feeling the team spirit?  Share a deli platter, like the cold cut buffet or the 16″ ring sandwich tray, with your friends. With our deli platters, no one has to worry about ordering, they can just grab a sandwich while they watch their favorite team—the Lakers.

If you want to enjoy the game in the comforts of your own home, Benjies Deli can still help out with your catering needs–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.  For catering inquiries and ordering, please call Benjies Deli at (714) 541-6263.

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Why on earth are we celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for a week?  Well, why not?  Why not partake in Ireland’s most celebrated holiday, where we can honor the country’s most revered patron saint? Or, just as importantly, why limit our customers to just one day of celebration?  We would hate to see our customers have to wait in a jam-packed restaurant on March 17, so in order accommodate everyone, Benjies Deli will be holding the St. Patrick’s Day festivities for six days.

And, a bonus reason for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is that the holiday is right before the first day of spring, and what better way to ring in the new season than with our famous pastrami and some matzo ball soup?

Come in during the week with your friends and take advantage of our big screens and full bar in the Bamboo Lounge. The Lakers are playing the Orlando Magic on Monday, March 14th, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, March 18th, and the Portland Trailblazers on Sunday, March 20th—watch the Lakers win while celebrating the Irish holiday with some hot corned beef and cabbage and refreshing green Budweiser!

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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.

Now, you’ve got two choices. Either come down to Benjies Deli and get comfortable in the Bamboo Lounge this Sunday and watch the games on their big screen TVs. Or you can watch them in the comfort of your own home and have Benjies Deli cater to you and your friends.

If you come down to Benjies Deli to watch the games—the Green Bay/Chicago game starts at 12 noon, and the Pittsburgh/New York game starts at 3:30PM—you’ll be well taken care of. You can order off the full (and extensive!) Benjies Deli menu and choose a hot, triple-decker sandwich or a selection of appetizers to enjoy with your game. You can also take advantage of the Bamboo Lounge’s full bar, so cold beers will be delivered right to your seat.

OR you can invite your friends to your house to enjoy the games on your set and call ahead to order some fantastic food to snack on during the game. You can choose from finger foods like chicken tenders, hot Buffalo wings, deviled eggs or BBQ meatballs, or go for more substantial choices, like our Sandwich Platters, Cold Cut Buffet or the 16″ Ring Sandwich. You can even get a large order of our chicken, tuna or egg salad with sliced rye bread, or the lox platter with smoked Nova lox, cream cheese, red onion, Greek olives and tomatoes with sliced assorted bagels.

Either way you choose, you’ll have as much fun eating as you will watching the game! May the best team win and go on to conquer at the Superbowl on February 6th.

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This year marks Superbowl 45 and, although we don’t know who exactly will be playing, we do know that the Dallas Cowboys will be hosting. Hosting, I said, not playing on the field. Maybe next year, Cowboys!

So who will it be? Who are your favorites to get to the Arlington, TX stadium? The teams in the playoffs are the Atlanta Falcons, the Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the only West Coast team, the Seattle Seahawks. Is it just us, or are there a lot of teams with bird mascots on that list? Will we see the CheeseHeads battle the Seahawks? We’ll have to wait and see how the playoffs pan out.

So, what are you planning for Superbowl Sunday? With our mild California weather, we may have a great day for a barbecue. If you’re invited to one, why not call up Benjies the day before to order up a few of their delicious platters. That way you won’t miss any of the Superbowl action. Get Hot Wings or Barbeque Meatballs by the dozen, or choose from one of our many sandwich trays. Want the sandwiches ready to eat? Try the Sandwich Platter or the 16″ Ring Sandwich. Want to give your guests the option of making their own? No problem: order the Cold Cut Buffet, the Brown Bag Buffet, the Smoked Fish Platter or the Lox Platter.

Are your friends a little more refined? Or maybe you just want some finger foods for the big game? Order some hors d’oeuvres like chicken fingers, mini chicken egg rolls or the Cubed Tidbit Cheese & Salami tray. Mini sandwiches are always a bit hit at these parties, too, especially with kids and those who don’t want to fill up with a big Benjies sandwich.

Did you miss out on reserving Benjies’ Bamboo Lounge for your private Superbowl party? Don’t forget that it’s available any time for small gatherings, parties and events. Why not plan a final playoffs party and celebrate the teams that get to go to Dallas for the big day!?

Call Lloyd Weinstein for all catering orders on (714) 541-6263, or just come on in and sit down for a fantastic meal—we’ll cook it fresh for you.

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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.”

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Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers at Benjies Deli this Sunday

Now that Hanukkah is over, we can get back to the important things in life. This weekend, there’s another great lineup of bone-crushing NFL football to watch. But unless you’ve got Sunday Ticket, you could miss your favorite team, and that’s no good at all.

So why not get down to Benjies Deli and settle in at the Bamboo Lounge for six screens of awesome, high-definition football with their DirecTV Sunday Ticket lineup? You’ll get to eat all of Benjies’ superb food–and remember, those Jewish favorites like latkes and brisket are still being served, even after Hanukkah‘s over–and take advantage of the Bamboo Lounge’s full bar. It’s nearly impossible to watch football, or any sport for that matter, without beer. Am I right?

The experts are agreed on several predictions on winners this weekend; the San Francisco 49ers, the New York Jets, the New Orleans Saints, the New York Giants, the Baltimore Ravens, the Denver Broncos, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Diego Chargers seem to all have unanimous picks for wins by the ESPN experts. If both New York teams win, it will mean a big party in the Big Apple on Sunday night.

And if New York’s your team, then you best get down to Orange County’s best New York deli while cheering them on! Your team is sure to win if you’re eating one of our famous Reuben Sandwiches or The Benjies Special, with hot pastrami, coleslaw, Russian dressing on our fresh rye bread. What about Coney Island hot dogs? Won’t that bring you back to the big city of New York? We’ve got them with the traditional sauerkraut topping, or try it doused in our home made chili con carne topped with shredded cheese. Although the games start in the afternoon, we’ll still be happy to serve you lox and cream cheese on a bagel. And don’t forget the New York cheesecake for dessert.

Buffalo fans: yep, we got your spicy Buffalo wings. Follow the Dallas Cowboys? We’ve got jalapeno poppers and spicy chili for you. For Green Bay Packers fans, or “Cheeseheads,” we’ve got deep-fried mozzarella sticks and grilled cheese sandwiches. Carolina Panthers fans can drown their sorrows for being 1 for 11 with chicken-fried steak with either eggs or mashed potatoes, and there’s many Italian favorites on the menu for Chicago Bears fans, like spaghetti with meatballs or the Italian chicken breast sandwich.

So there’s no excuse not to get down to Benjies this Sunday for football, feasting and fanaticism. Go team!

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Hanukkah is here, and it’s time to celebrate. Benjies Deli has been serving traditional Jewish food in Santa Ana every day since we opened in 1967. We also cater traditional foods, too, and can make party food and deli platters for your event. Why not let Benjies Deli do all the cooking while you take the credit?

We have a huge list of traditional favorites on the Benjies menu, but we’ve listed a few of them here to tempt your tastebuds. Looking for a little noshing? It’s all in our Appetizers & Noshes section of the menu. Under the category of fish, we have Nova lox, barbeque cod or whitefish served with sliced tomato, cream cheese, Greek olives and an onion bagel; creamed or pickled herring served with your choice of onions and sour cream or wine sauce and rye bread to sop up every drop; or go hardcore with gefilte fish served with julienne carrots, horseradish and Benjies’ soft rye bread. How can you choose between potato latkes or knishes? Two golden brown potato pancakes served with apple sauce or sour cream are a superb treat, and yet the meat or potato knishes in their baked pastry is hard to resist! Don’t miss the stuffed cabbage rolls in their traditional, tangy sweet and sour sauce; the chopped liver made just like mom used to, with grilled onions and hardboiled eggs; and the kishka plate with slices of grilled derma sausage and gravy.

For the main event:our entrée list is full of traditional favorites, like boiled beef short ribs with potatoes, stuffed cabbage rolls,  and brisket of beef with potato pancakes and apple sauce. We also provide a number of platters and plates: choose from barbeque cod, lox, whitefish or a combination of any two, all served with coleslaw, potato salad, tomatoes, red onions, bagels, cream cheese and Greek olives. Also try our chopped liver and egg salad plate complete with coleslaw, potato salad, sliced tomatoes and onions.

Coming to Benjies with a date, family member or friend for Hanukkah? Don’t forget our meals “in a pot” and just for two—we serve either a half-chicken or short ribs in a tureen with matzo balls, kreplach, noodles, rice and carrots in our fresh chicken stock.

To finish, of course we have the best noodle kugel in town, baked with grandma’s recipe with pineapple and raisins, and our premiere cheese blintzes sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with sour cream and strawberry preserves.

What are you waiting for? Get to Benjies Deli now to taste some of those Jewish favorites you haven’t had in years—we promise that they’ll taste just as delicious as mom made them! And if you’re planning a family get together or party for Hanukkah, make sure you call Benjies two to three days in advance to place your order. Call Lloyd or Noriko Weinstein on (714) 541-6263 for any and all catering needs, or to book the Bamboo Lounge for your private party.

Don’t forget to follow Benjies Deli on Twitter to find out about our weekly special and delicious deals! @benjiesdeli

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