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October 13, 2010

Celebrate Halloween at Benjies Deli’s Bamboo Lounge

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Deli Faves,Holidays,Parties,Sports — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 11:04 am

Deli platters!

In Orange County, it can be hard to find a good venue for a small party. But Benjies Deli has the answer—the Bamboo Lounge can be hired out for parties of up to 40 people. And it’s just in time for….Halloween! What a great place to get your friends together for a costume party on or around Halloween.

With six televisions and a fully stocked bar, the Bamboo Lounge is great for entertainment, and especially for a private party to celebrate the big game. For the 2010 Superbowl, The Bamboo Lounge was packed full of football fans, all booked by one of Benjies Deli’s regulars. But why wait until the Superbowl? Benjies Deli has the NFL Sunday Ticket playing in the Bamboo Lounge all the time. Is your favorite team playing soon? Get the gang together and watch it at Benjies Deli! We’ll bring our delicious, mile-high-stacked sandwiches and ice cold beers right to your table, so you and your friends don’t have to miss a minute of the game.

What everyone loves about Benjies Deli is the food, and you can definitely get everything from the menu over in the Bamboo Lounge. But remember, Benjies Deli also does delicious deli platters and sandwich trays, which are perfect for sporting events or informal parties. The Reuben is a firm favorite with Benjies’ die-hard fans, as is the Benjie’s Special. But why not try the meatball sandwich—a French roll stuffed with meatballs, provolone cheese and topped with rich marinara sauce and served with coleslaw. Not manly enough for you? Try these bellybusters: the BBQ beef or ham sandwich, piled high with thinly sliced beef or ham, smothered in our delicious barbecue sauce all on a French roll; our hot meatloaf sandwich, an open-faced sandwich of thick slabs of meatloaf and mashed potatoes smothered in savory brown gravy.

Feel like hot dogs while you’re watching the game, for that stadium feel? We got Coney Island Hot Dogs, plain or doused in chili and cheese.  Plus we have the best pastrami sandwiches in Orange County. If that wasn’t enough, the chefs are also happy to work with you to put together a menu just for your event.

For more information about the Bamboo Lounge and how to book it for your next party, call owner Lloyd Weinstein on (714) 541-6263. Or you can shoot them a message on Facebook—become a fan of Benjies Deli today, and follow them on Twitter!

Here’s this Sunday’s NFL Sunday Ticket Schedule. Remember that all times are Eastern Standard Time. See you Sunday!

Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers 1:00 pm
Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans 1:00 pm
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots 1:00 pm
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00 pm
San Diego Chargers at St. Louis Rams 1:00 pm
Detroit Lions at New York Giants 1:00 pm
Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles 1:00 pm
Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears 1:00 pm
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00 pm
New York Jets at Denver Broncos 4:00 pm
Oakland Raiders at San Francisco 49ers 4:00 pm
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings 4:00 pm
Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins 8:20 pm

September 8, 2010

The 2010 NFL Season Starts Tomorrow!!

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Benjies,Events,Sports — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 2:53 pm

Calling all NFL fans: oh yes, the season is about to start. 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.

Tomorrow night kicks off with the New Orleans Saints vs. the Minnesota Vikings, down in the bayou. Although the Vikings have convinced Brett Favre to squeeze another season in, we’re not sure if it’s going to help them much. Between LeFavre’s ankle and Sidney Rice out on an injury, plus New Orleans being ticked off about not being hailed as candidates for the last SuperBowl, predictions are that New Orleans will win by as much as 10 points or more. (more…)

August 27, 2010

Back to School Discount at Benjies New York Deli!

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Benjies,catering,Parties,Student Discounts — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 4:19 pm

Studying sucks. Benjies' Reuben does not.

Calling all students in the Orange County area! It’s back to school time, and there’s a good reason to be excited about heading back to school—Benjies New York Deli and their huge, seven-page menu full of delicious food and low prices.

From now to the end of September, Benjies Deli is offering a 10% discount 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. (more…)

August 13, 2010

Guest Blogger: Chapman Student Loves Benjies New York Deli

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Benjies,catering,Deli Faves,Sports,Student Discounts — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 1:03 pm

As a newly transferred student to Chapman University last semester I made it a mission to try as many new eateries as possible in and around Orange. I soon found this task to be arduous when I realized just how many food establishments are in the area.

I did however stumble upon Benjies Deli while I was at the hardware store off of Tustin and La Veta. After a day of moving into my new apartment I crawled into Benjies with no expectations. I remember ordering the Benjies Special and being absolutely blown away. Since then my girlfriend and I have made dinner at Benjies a weekly tradition. We always start with a plate of potato latkes that are inhaled in a matter of minutes. She always gets the lox and cream cheese on a bagel, which she claims is the best she’s ever had. I however have found myself ordering something new of the menu every time. I can honestly say that through the entire seven-page menu I have never been disappointed once.

As a member of the Chapman Men’s Water Polo team I have also passed along the secret of Benjies to my teammates. With a full bar and big portions, it’s the perfect place for us to go after practice. You’ll see us every Tuesday night after our scrimmage in the Bamboo Lounge, stuffing our faces. We’ve all agreed as well, after seeing the catering menu, that for our water polo banquet we are going to suggest Benjies’ catering to our coach.

Being so close to Chapman, I was surprised I’d never heard of Benjies Deli before. With so many fraternity, sorority, philanthropic and sports events I’m surprised that more Chapman students don’t take advantage of Benjies New York Deli and catering service. Unfortunately I’ll be graduating this coming May and I don’t plan to stay in the area after. So I have one more year to enjoy Benjies before I go out into the real world. I will however be sure to visit Benjies whenever I’m at my alma mater.

Don’t forget to follow Benjies Deli on Twitter to find out about special Chapman University promotions! @benjiesdeli—there will be a special discount for Chapman students starting soon!

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.

Thanks, Benjies!

July 9, 2010

If you find yourself in Santa Ana, find Benjies Deli!

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Benjies,catering,Parties,Student Discounts — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 11:09 am

Driving through or visiting Santa Ana? Stop by Benjies Deli for a reuben sandwich, or one of our many delicious, stacked-high sandwiches!

If you don’t live by Benjies Deli in Santa Ana, it might seem a little arduous to drive to—although it would be worth it. We’ve compiled a few points of interest close to Benjies Deli, so that if you ever find yourself at one of these local landmarks you’ll know to stop by for a meal.

St. Joseph’s Hospital and CHOC Children’s Hospital are a few blocks away from Benjies Deli. Visiting a family member or friend at the hospital? Forget flowers, go pick them up a sandwich from Benjies. What better way to say “get well soon” than to sneak them in something other than that terrible hospital food. Or, if you happen to be a hospital employee, stop by Benjies Deli on your lunch break. Your taste buds with thank you, and it will undoubtedly become your new lunch hangout.

Chapman University and Santa Ana College are but a few miles from Benjies Deli as well. So students, as summer winds down and the semester starts up at the end of August, don’t forget to stop by Benjies. In fact, if you’re in summer school now, Benjies is offering a 10% discount for local residents. So bring proof of your address, get 10% off delicious food, and save some money to pay back that ridiculous school loan. (more…)

July 2, 2010

Benjies Deli-A History as Rich as its Food

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Benjies,catering,Events,Parties — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 1:29 pm

An unlikely place to find a truly great New York style delicatessen, Benjies Deli in Santa Ana stands as a reminder to us all that some things get better with time. Benjies quaint 70’s New York diner ambiance has offered a unique experience for customers since 1967.  Born in Brooklyn New York in August of 1921, Stan Weinstein, the founder, was raised with his younger sister Isabel during the depression era in brownstone apartment on Avenue K in Brooklyn. Graduating Boys’ High, he went on to college as a pre-med student. With his education being interrupted by World War II, he proudly served in the army as a radio and communications specialist in India. While serving in the military, he met the love of his life Eleanor Finegold and they were married in 1946.

With the new responsibilities of marriage and a new baby, he wasn’t able to continue with his education and became the breadwinner for his new family. Working for Eleanor’s family in the “needles trade” as a cloth cutter in a clothing manufacturing plant, Stan decided to pursue a better life for his family and moved to Los Angeles where he continued to work for relatives in the garment industry.

In 1967 along with two partners, Stan purchased Squires coffee shop here on Tustin Avenue where it was remodeled and opened as Benjies on October 8 of 1967 where it exists today. It is now run by his son and daughter-in-law Lloyd and Noriko Weinstein where it has remained as an icon for 40 years.

Luckily Benjies has been able to balance the difficult task of keeping its wholesome ambiance while adapting to the times. The restaurant features The Bamboo Lounge with a full bar and several flat screen TV’s that cater to sports enthusiasts. Karaoke nights at The Bamboo Lounge have become a Friday night institution in Santa Ana. Perhaps the most fascinating feature of this retro joint is that many of the staff working at Benjies has been there for 30 years or more.  There are even photos of these employees on the wall at the restaurant commemorating the years gone by.

However, it’s clear that the strongest aspect of what Benjies has to offer is its unreal food. Benjie’s has something to satisfy every appetite, from fresh-cooked savory soups, to tender brisket with potato latkes (pancakes), unbelievable stuffed cabbage rolls, and the most delicious pastrami sandwiches in town.  And don’t forget the most important meal of the day. That’s right, Benjie’s also serves a delectable breakfast selection, all freshly made and at unbeatable prices.  When was the last time you had a huge omelet complete with all the fixins for $5.95? The full seven page menu is sure to have something that you will love.

To experience a true New York Style Deli right here in Orange County, drive or walk straight to 1828 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana (714)541-6263.  The restaurant is open 7 days a week 7 AM – 9PM, and Karaoke is 9PM- midnight Friday night.

June 18, 2010

Lakers Pull Through

Filed under: Bamboo Lounge,Benjies,catering,Deli Faves,Parties — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — lloydaw @ 1:59 pm

Although it was one of the ugliest games of basketball I’ve ever seen the Lakers prevailed. As Phil Jackson said, “Well, it’s done. It wasn’t well done, but it was done. And we did it with perseverance.” It couldn’t have been more dramatic either with the Celtics pushing their lead to 13 in the third quarter and the Lakers showing no sign of a run. Finally the Lakers started to chip away at the Celtic’s lead in the fourth. With Artest, finally showing up offensively, hitting a crucial 3-pointer at the end of the fourth the Lakers came out on top. Miraculously the Lakers only had a shot percentage of 32.5 and were 67.6 percent from the line-statistics that aren’t indicative of a win. However they pulled through with the win and avenged their 2008 loss to the Celtics.

Now with the basketball season over I feel a little lost. Luckily the FIFA World Cup is in full swing and we have another reason to go hang out at Benjies Deli. 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. Come down and watch the U.S. play Algeria on Wednesday the 23rd at 4:00 PM. Baseball is also here for us to soften the withdrawals were having from basketball season. So come watch the Angels take on the Dodgers on Tuesday the 22nd, Wednesday the 23rd, or Thursday the 24th, all at 7:00 PM. Enjoy one of Benjies world famous Francheesy dogs and feel like you’re at the game.

Want to watch one of these games at home?  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.

If you want to hold a private party, 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.

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 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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