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September 3, 2010

It’s Labor Day Weekend!

Labor Day is upon us, and you know what that means: the official start of the football season is right around the corner. That’s right–they’ve been teasing us with pre-season games all month, but now it’s almost time for the real thing. And if you’re a transplant from another state and can’t always catch the big games for your teams, you’re in luck! Benjies Deli has the NFL Sunday Ticket Sports Package! Yes, we’ll have every game, especially the ones that aren’t on terrestrial television. So if you’re a Cheesehead or a Bears, Dolphins or Steelers fan, get over to Benjies and you’ll get to see your team play.

But, we get ahead of ourselves. This weekend is one of the best of the year: picnics, barbeques, pool parties and delicious, hearty, all-American food. But what if slaving over a hot barbeque all weekend doesn’t float your boat? What if you’d rather be resting on a raft in the pool? Don’t worry—call up Benjies Deli the day before to order up a few of their delicious platters. That way you won’t miss any of the sports action that is on the television all weekend. 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…)

July 23, 2010

Angels Baseball, Pastrami Sandwiches and the NFL at Benjies Deli

Angels Baseball at Benjies Deli!

As the Angels continue their fairly unimpressive 2010 season, we can start to look forward to the upcoming football season. Preseason NFL starts August 8th so make Benjies Bamboo Lounge the spot to watch the game. You don’t have to get in a argument with your wife about buying the NFL Sunday Ticket channel, Benjies already has it. With six big screen TVs in the Bamboo Lounge come watch your favorite team play with your friends.

Also we can’t give up on the Angels’ season just yet. They still have a few more months to redeem themselves as they have in past seasons. This Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday come down to the Bamboo Lounge and watch the Angels play the struggling Boston Red Sox. Baseball fans love their hot dogs, and Benjies Deli has delicious Coney Island hot dogs, Coney Island chili dogs and the Francheesy, the most deluxe dog ever.

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. Then again, you can always just have Benjies cater and have some people over at your house for the game. That way you can take credit for some incredible food, having not lifted a finger. It’s all about the game!!

Make sure to follow Benjies on Twitter to keep track of the weekly specials and promotions.

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…)

July 2, 2010

Benjies Deli-A History as Rich as its Food

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 4, 2010

Watch Lakers Playoff Games at Benjies Deli and the Bamboo Lounge

The Lakers are 1-0 in the final series of the playoffs and it’s looking good. They’ve finally got in a groove on defense. But probably the most comforting aspect of the game for me was that Doc River’s strategy was to stop Kobe. Not only did the Celtics fail at stopping Kobe—for the most part—but Kobe was only part of their problem. Kobe and Gasol, the gruesome twosome, had a combined 53 points in the game and kept linking up. The entire Lakers triangle offense kept the entire team scoring well. The Celtics brought their own renowned defense to the game along with intensity, but it wasn’t anywhere near enough. The next game should be closer in scoring, considering the Celtics will be more reluctant to allow their big three to get into foul trouble early.

We still have our work cut out for us if we want to pull this series off, but we’re off to an optimistic start. That being said, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t dress up head to toe in gold and purple for Sunday’s game and come to Benjies Deli to be with your friends. Enjoy some of their new Kobe Beef Sliders and watch the Celtics fail at stopping one of Kobe’s runs. (more…)

May 28, 2010

Memorial Day Weekend: Benjies Deli Caters For You

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and for those of you not jumping on planes or in your car to rush off somewhere away from home, you’re probably gearing up for a picnic or barbeque. Whether the party’s at your house, a friend’s house or at the park, let Benjies Deli do the hard work for you. Besides, Memorial Day weekend is all about remembering those who have fought for our country, still fight for our country or given their lives for it.

Is 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 miss any of the sports action that is on the television all weekend. 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…)

May 14, 2010

Benjies Loves “Save the Deli”

David Sax of "Save the Deli"

It seems that the only person crazier about good Jewish deli products than us is David Sax—shown here, suavely navigating the busy streets of the New York metropolis as he balances a cell phone in one hand and a drippingly delicious pastrami on rye in the other. This guy is SERIOUS.

And guess who noticed? The folks at the James Beard Awards. His book called, unsurprisingly, Save the Deli took him across North America and Europe in search of great Jewish delis, prompted by the fact that many had fallen to the devilish trio of homogenization, assimilation and (eek!) health food concerns. In his exclusive letter to Amazon.com, Sax also unashamedly admits that he had fallen prey to generalizing: (more…)

April 30, 2010

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

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!

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!

March 12, 2010

Celebrate the Irish In You This Week at Benjies Deli

Corned beef and cabbage

Are you ready for the best corned beef and cabbage in Orange County? Is it possible that a Jewish, New York deli in Santa Ana could make better corned beef and cabbage than the Irish? Come in and taste for yourself, staring next Monday, March 15th.

We know that St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until Wednesday, but Benjies Deli likes to kick off St.Patrick’s Day the Monday before and carry it all through the week. You’ll have to come in and fight the crowds on Wednesday if you want green beer; but if it’s just delicious corned beef and cabbage you’re wanting, that’s available all week.

Why not combine your Irish fun with Lakers basketball at Benjies Deli? The Bamboo Lounge has six TV screens, a stocked bar and Happy Hour seven days a week. Start St. Patrick’s Day off with a bang by watching the L.A. Lakers play the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, followed by Tuesday night’s clash with the Sacramento Kings. Start the weekend after St. Patty’s day off right by singing your favorite U2 song during the Benjies Deli Karaoke Night at 9PM.

Don’t worry if your friends or family don’t want to eat Orange County’s best corned beef and cabbage, you can still bring them along. Benjies will be serving their regular menu all week, including all-day breakfast—great for the morning (or afternoon!) after the party the night before!

And don’t forget to follow Benjies Deli on Twitter to get information daily specials and prices.

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