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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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.

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? 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 the Vikings 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!

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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.

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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.

Are your friends a little more refined? Or maybe you’re going over to someone else’s pool party or picnic on the beach? 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. That way they can grab one, eat it and still get in the pool without worrying about stomach cramps!

What about everyone’s hot weather, backyard party favorite? Yep, HOT DOGS. Forget grilling them! Be the most popular person at the party when you show up with a platter of Benjies’ Coney Island Hot Dogs. Make sure you’ve asked for all the fixin’s for chili dogs, so your guests or fellow party-goers can decide whether they want a traditional Dodger-style dog or a dog smothered in Benjies’ chili con carne and cheddar cheese.

Benjies Deli also provides fresh fruit and vegetable trays that are perfect for making sure that there’s something for everyone. Light, tasty and healthy, Benjies’ provides four salad tray choices, from simple green to Caesar and Chef’s Salad.

Don’t forget about dessert! Add the finishing touch to your party or picnic effortlessly with dessert. We have a dessert tray that features a selection of our fresh pastries cut to size for ease of serving and eating.

No matter how you’ve planned your parties this summer, make sure Benjies’ catering is part of your summer plans. Call (714) 541-6263 and ask for Noriko or Lloyd Weinstein, whether you want to have your home event catered or book a private party at Benjies’ Bamboo Lounge.

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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:

“Three years ago, when I began working on this book, I too had fallen prey to the misguided notion that great deli was only confined to New York and Montreal. Anything outside those cities had to be a pale imitation. I, like many Jewish deli lovers, was narrow-minded, could see and imagine no further than the local delicatessen I frequented…a village simpleton who knows nothing beyond his little shtetl and the salamis therein.”

But he did sally forth to delis new and unfamiliar, and wrote a book that is not only informative but hunger inducing. Unfortunately Mr. Sax did not venture south of Los Angeles on his California trip, perhaps unable to penetrate the Orange Curtain after a bellyful of pastrami, lox, brisket and blintzes. But in a very kind and generous note to us here at Benjies, Mr. Sax said that next time he was in California he’d definitely stop by. More importantly, he did say that he’s “heard great things” about Benjies Deli, and will send his parents by on their next regular trip to nearby Newport Beach.

Benjies Deli is looking in to selling Save the Deli at the restaurant, but don’t wait–buy the book now! Also, watch this great video about David and his book. That is, if you truly are deli-obsessed. We know we are. David, keep up the great work!

P.S. Come in to Benjies Deli for blintzes and celebrate Shavuos! Our blintzes are made with creamy cheese tucked in a perfectly browned wrap, and served with sour cream and strawberry preserves. Don’t forget, we can make you a tray full of mini blintzes for you to serve at home. Call Lloyd Weinstein on 714-541-6263 now to order!

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