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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.”

December 10, 2010

Is Your Team Only Available on NFL Sunday Ticket?

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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. (more…)

November 19, 2010

Holiday Parties Catered by Benjies!

Benjies Deli Trays

The holidays are well and truly here! Who else can’t believe it’s Thanksgiving next week? And it’s time to plan those holiday parties for your office or for your family and friends.

Who do you call? Benjies Deli, of course! It’s true—Benjies Deli caters, and has a wide range of deli plates, hors d’oeuvres platters and cold-cut trays that are perfect for feeding party guests.

Are you having a casual get-together with your sports-team buddies or the guys from poker night? 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. (more…)

November 12, 2010

Hot Sandwiches: Dip or Melt?

Mmmm....French Dip!

The best thing about sandwiches is that there are so many different kinds to choose from. Let’s face it, sandwiches are very personal—just ask anyone. What’s delicious for some (peanut butter-BLT, for instance) may sound disgusting to others. When you were a kid, bologna on white with ketchup or a simple grilled cheese was probably your favorite thing ever, but now you’ve grown up a bit, and your tastes have matured.

And that’s when, sometimes, only a hot sandwich will do. But there’s days when a hot sandwich with a delicious bowl of au jus to dunk it in is the perfect meal, and then others when you want gooey, cheesy goodness melted all over that meat between two crispy pieces of bread.

Luckily, you’re a fan of Benjies Deli. They’ve got four different kinds of their Big Dip Sandwich and four different choices for their Melts (five, really. Because if you ask nicely, they’ll put a Garden™ Burger in a Melt!) (more…)

November 3, 2010

The NFL Season and NFL Sunday Ticket is heating up at Benjies New York Deli!

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NFL Sunday Ticket

What could be better than watching the NFL lineup of games on a big HD screen Benjies Deli? Nothing can beat great food, terrific beverages and watching your favorite NFL team playing larger than life before your eager eyes.

This season is proving to be a difficult one to pick the winners, just like trying to pick your favorite deli sandwich on Benjies extensive menu of traditional deli sandwiches. The great thing about enjoying an NFL game at Benjies is that you are winner no matter what the score is at the end of the game. You’ve enjoyed the action, filled your belly with a good Benjies corned beef, and sated your thirst.

Gather all your friends and give Benjies a call at (714) 541-6263 and ask for Lloyd Weinstein to talk over the food menu you want to order for your private party. Your friends will not only be entertained by the game, but impressed with your taste for the good food that you can only get at Benjies. Whether or not your team wins, you’ll be a winner with your friends! Whether you have the party in Benjies’ Bamboo Lounge or at your home, Benjies will prepare whatever you wish from their long catering menu. Just make sure to give us 48-72 hours in advance to prepare your order absolutely fresh. (more…)

October 22, 2010

NBA Kicks off on Tuesday–and we have questions!!

The Lakers' Andrew Bynum

No, not the usual pre-season questions like are the Lakers and the Celtics going to have another battle of the playoffs, or will the Clippers ever string enough wins together to get a sniff at the playoffs. Those are so yesterday! Instead, let’s reserve the Bamboo Lounge at Benjies, load up on corned beef, pastrami and Swiss cheese triple-decker sandwiches and beer to resolve bigger questions that demand answers.

For instance, will all the rubles in Russia make the Nets a winner? We know money can’t buy everything, but rubles? Maybe, just maybe the crazy Ruskie will pull it off—or maybe the Nets will end up playing in the NBA (National Bolshevik Association) in Siberia. They better load up on Benjies’ famous sweet and sour cabbage soup for those long cold nights! (more…)

October 13, 2010

Celebrate Halloween at Benjies Deli’s Bamboo Lounge

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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

October 1, 2010

The Best Place to Watch NFL Sunday Ticket Games in Orange County!

Watch bone-crushing NFL football at Benjies!

Calling all football fans! Benjies Deli has the NFL Sunday Ticket DirecTV service, so you can see all of the games you want to watch. We turn on all six screens in the Bamboo Lounge, so there’s more than one game to watch at a time.

Why come to Benjies Deli to watch the game instead of staying at home? Do you really have to ask that question? First of all, we have cold beer on draft and a full bar in the Bamboo Lounge—we bring the drinks to you and don’t sulk about it. There will be a cold beer at your side the entire length of the game.

Secondly, we’ve got all the delicious, football-game snacks you could ask for! Looking for just something to munch on? Try our delicious seasoned curly fries or our generously full basket of thick-cut onion rings. Need something a little more spicy? Order our chili-cheese fries, smothered in our delicious chili con carne and topped with gooey, melted cheese, or our jalapeño poppers stuffed with cream cheese, breaded and deep fried until they’re nice and crispy.And don’t forget our famous Buffalo hot wings, served with celery sticks and creamy ranch dressing. We think it’s only proper to eat your Buffalo wings as you cheer on the Buffalo Bills as they play against the New York Jets—the game starts at 10AM Sunday (that’s 1PM EST).

Feeling a little more refined? We have calamari rings or mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce; chicken tenders with ranch dressing or barbecue sauce; and three Kobe beef sliders with potato chips on the side.

But what about those of us with a real appetite, you ask? Oh, don’t you worry. Benjies has you covered. Are you man (or woman) enough to try one of our monster Triple-Decker Sandwiches? There’s six to choose from, all served with our famous Russian dressing: the #1, turkey, ham and Swiss; the #2, corned beef, salami ans Swiss; the #3, corned beef, pastrami and salami; the #4, a delicious, classic Club Sandwich; the #5, our most popular—corned beef, pastrami and Swiss; and finally, the #6, corned beef, turkey and tongue. All of the Triple-Decker Sandwiches are served on your choice of bread or roll and with your choice of coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, fresh fruit or French fries.

If that’s not big enough for you, we’ve got a hot meatloaf sandwich or the open-face hot brisket of beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. That’s some rib-sticking goodness! Missing the stadium catering? Don’t worry, we’ve got Coney Island hot dogs, Coney Island chili dogs and the awesome Francheesy dog: a grilled knackwurst, crisp bacon and American cheese on a grilled onion roll.

There’s 13 games on Sunday to watch, so you’ll need some serious refreshments. And no one does it better than Benjies Deli! Come on down to 1828 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 and head on in to the Bamboo Lounge for football fever.

Visiting Team vs. Home Team Time (ET)
New York Jets at Buffalo Bills 1:00 pm
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1:00 pm
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00 pm
Denver Broncos at Tennessee Titans 1:00 pm
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 1:00 pm
San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons 1:00 pm
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 1:00 pm
Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams 1:00 pm
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars 4:00 pm
Houston Texans at Oakland Raiders 4:00 pm
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles 4:00 pm
Arizona Cardinals at San Diego Chargers 4:00 pm
Chicago Bears at New York Giants 8:20 pm

September 8, 2010

The 2010 NFL Season Starts Tomorrow!!

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…)

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