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April 7, 2011

Watch the Masters Tournament at Benjies Deli!

Augusta National Golf Club, home and host of the Masters Tournament

The first week of April hails excitement for many golf fans across the nation, as the one of the biggest golf tournaments of the year, the Masters Tournament, finally kicks off.  The Masters Tournament, originally called the “Augusta National Invitation” tournament, began in 1934 as the brainchild of golf extraordinaire Bobby Jones.  After retiring from his golf career, Jones pursued a different dream—to build the ultimate golf course.  Jones found the perfect piece of land in Augusta, Georgia, and with the help of Clifford Roberts (who later became the chairman of the course), the two transformed the lot into what is known today as the legendary August National Golf Club.   Many deem the Augusta Course as the best golf course in the nation, and it continually ranks in Golf Digest’s Top 100 Golf Courses of America.  The August National Golf Club is the official golf course for the Masters Tournament, an event with as just as formidable of a reputation as the golf course itself.

 

 

This year will be the 75th Masters Tournament, scheduled from April 7-April 10 2011.  Watch as the golf world’s biggest names, from Hideki Matsuyama to Tiger Woods, compete for the coveted green jacket and the championship title.

 

Join Benjies Deli at our Bamboo Lounge, which boasts six wide-screen televisions so you and your friends won’t miss a single tee-off.  The Bamboo Bar is a fully stocked bar with ample seating for large groups, and even has a menu of tasty bar food that changes every week.  Or, if you are feigning for a full meal, like Benjies Deli‘s world famous pastrami sandwich or our matzo ball soup, you can order off Benjies Deli‘s full menu of classic deli selections.

 

Want to watch the Masters Tournament from the comfort of your own home? No problem! Benjies Deli also provides delicious catering for parties and gatherings.  From build-your-own sandwich platter options to fully catered beef brisket meals, Benjies Deli has got you covered for your next party.  Check out our deli platters and catering options here and call us at least 48 hours in advance at (714)541-6263 to place your order.

March 31, 2011

Traditional Passover Seder Meal at Benjies Deli

March is always an eventful month for Benjies Deli, filled with collegiate basketball games and St. Patrick’s Day festivities. But now that the celebrations have subsided, we are gearing up for another big event: Passover. Passover will commence on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 and will continue for seven days.  In true Jewish fashion, we will be doing our part for Passover by offering a traditional Seder meal.

The Seder is traditionally a ceremonial meal consumed on the first night of Passover.   The rituals and foods of the Seder all represent something symbolic; For example, the unleavened bread represents the urgency of the Israelites having to leave Egypt.  An entire process of reading passages, singing, and drinking goblets of wine usually accompanies the meal.

During April 18th-19th after 4 PM only, you can come in to Benjies Deli and enjoy a traditional Seder meal for only $14.95.  Or, if you prefer to have your traditional meal at home, you can call ahead to place a to-go order for only $15.95.

There are certain foods eaten during the ritual Seder family meal served on the first two nights of Passover. Although over time, family customs may have changed the items served at the Seder, the following foods usually appear on the Seder plate:

 

• Matzoh: Three unleavened matzohs are layered within napkins as a reminder of how quickly the Israelites were forced to flee Egypt, leaving no time for dough to rise. Two are eaten during the service, and one (the Aftkomen), is hidden during the ceremony to be later found as a prize.

• Maror: bitter herbs, usually horseradish or romaine lettuce, used to symbolize the bitterness of slavery.

• Charoses: a mixture of apples, wine, nuts and cinnamon, as a reminder of the mortar used in building by the Jews during their slavery

• Beitzah: a roasted egg, as a symbol of life and the continuation of existence.

• Karpas: a vegetable, usually celery or boiled potato, representing hope and redemption; served with a bowl of salted water to represent the tears shed.

• Zeroah: traditionally a piece of roasted lamb shankbone, symbolizing the paschal sacrificial offering

• Wine: four glasses of wine are drunk during the service to represent the four-fold promise of redemption. A special glass is left for Elijah the prophet.

To place your order for a Seder meal, please call Benjies Deli at (714) 541-6263.

March 28, 2011

March Madness Continues at Benjies Deli!

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With the NCAA Championships narrowed down to just 16 teams, the excitement is blazing over here at Benjies Deli! Looking through the remaining bracket, we see big names and some very surprising underdogs as well.  From the Connecticut Huskies, one of the top contenders in this year’s bracket, to the Arizona Wildcats (where Derrick Williams is on fire!), there is much to watch for in the final installments of this year’s March Madness games.

Rooting for your favorite NCAA team? Come on by to the Bamboo Lounge at Benjies Deli, where six screens flash sports action for your viewing pleasure.  The Bamboo Lounge also has a full bar with ample seating for large groups, and also a menu of tasty bar food that changes every week.  Or, if you are feigning for a meal, like Benjies Deli’s famous pastrami sandwich or our delicious corned beef and cabbage, you can also order off Benjies Deli’s full menu of classic deli selections.

And if you prefer watching the March Madness games from the comfort of your own home, Benjies Delialso offers delicious catering!  From fully catered hot meals, including delicious beef brisket, to sandwich and bagel platters, Benjies Deli has got you covered for your next party.  Check out our deli platters and catering options here, and call us at least 48 hours in advance at (714) 541-6263 to place your order.

March 17, 2011

March Madness at the Bamboo Lounge!

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March Madness has erupted! After the St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations are over (Benjies Deli will be partying until March 20th!), grab your buddies and come on by to the Bamboo Lounge for another month of celebration—this time, for the competition between the NCAA Division I Basketball college teams!  Yes, “March Madness”, the month where our nation is rocked by a sudden psychosis over basketball, is here once again.  Now that the 68 teams have been announced for the NCAA tournament, it is time for you to fill out your brackets and watch as your favorite collegiate athletes skyrocket to their dreams.

Come on by to the Bamboo Lounge at Benjies Deli, where six screens flash sports action for your viewing pleasure.  The Bamboo Lounge also has a full bar with ample seating for large groups, and also a menu of tasty bar food that changes every week.  Or, if you are feigning for a bigger meal, you can also order from Benjies Deli’s full menu of classic deli selections.

And if you prefer watching the March Madness games from the comfort of your own home, Benjies Deli also offers delicious catering!  Check out our deli platters and catering options here, and call us at least 48 hours in advance at (714) 541-6263 to place your order.

March 9, 2011

The Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Dish: Corned Beef and Cabbage

Traditional corned beef and cabbage...delicious!

 

What’s the deal with corned beef and cabbage? Is there corn mashed in together with the beef?  And a head of cabbage used as garnish on the side? Or, are you only familiar with the over-salted version of the dish, forever consigned to tacky St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at rundown bars?  Well, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, this is a tribute to one of Benjies Deli’s signature dishes, corned beef and cabbage!

Corned beef has quite an extensive and secular history, but is most famous for its origin in Ireland. The name “corned beef” derives not from the vegetable but from the process of curing the meat using large pieces of rock-salt kernels, which are called “corns of salt”.   Up until the 19th century, the Irish were the main exporters of corned beef, finding the preserved and salted meat a necessity for the famine-stricken country.  There is great debate about whether or not corned beef and cabbage is authentically Irish or not, many arguing that the dish came about after the Irish immigrated to America.

Authentically Irish or not, you can’t deny the deliciousness of corned beef and cabbage! If you’ve ever had a bad experience with corned beef and cabbage (ahem, American bars!), come on by to Benjies Deli to dispel any fallacies you ever had of this tasty dish.  Yes, that’s right—the Jewish do it better! Also, Benjies Deli will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for an entire week (Monday, March 14 to Sunday, March 20), even more reason for you to come in and enjoy a plate and a pint of green Budweiser!

And don’t worry if you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at home– Benjies Deli has got you covered for dinner! We offer deluxe catering, and can provide you and your friends with party-sized platters of our most popular dishes—including corned beef and cabbage.  Minimum party size is 6 people, and we need 24-72 hours advance notice. Call us today at (714) 541-6263 and place your order!

February 25, 2011

Let’s Talk Turkey–Turkey Pastrami, That Is!

Turkey pastrami!

Let’s face it—everyone loves a pastrami sandwich. Yes, even vegetarians and vegans, who seem to have a Reuben or a “pastrami” sandwich on every restaurant menu!

And why not? Pastrami has a delicious, savory flavor profile that makes it perfect for sandwiches. And you know how skyscraper-high Benjies Deli packs their sandwiches. But what about those who aren’t vegetarian, but can’t handle beef? What about those who are watching their weight, and need a leaner meat than beef in their sandwich, but don’t want to sacrifice taste? (more…)

February 16, 2011

St. Patrick’s Day is Almost Here!

Are you ready for corned beef and cabbage?

Yes, we’re done with Valentine’s Day and being all lovey-dovey. We’re ready for a real party—and March is just around the corner! We love March because it has one of the most popular holidays of all time: St. Patrick’s Day.

And if you’re looking for the best place to go for the best St. Patrick’s Day celebration, head on over to Benjies Deli. We’ll be celebrating this fantastic holiday ALL WEEK, with the best corned beef and cabbage this side of Ireland and all the green Budweiser you can drink.

Why do we celebrate it all week? Well, if we just celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on the day, we would have a lot of disappointed customers who wouldn’t be able to be seated, due to the huge amount of people who flock to Benjies on March 17th. We’ve won awards for our corned beef and cabbage (who knew the Jewish could make it better than the Irish!?), and our customers love it all year round. But on March 17th, everyone seems to want corned beef and cabbage! So we make sure we give all of our customers a chance by celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with our specials all week, from Monday, March 14th through to Sunday, March 20th.

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!

See you next month!

January 25, 2011

Get Your Deli Platters for Superbowl Sunday!

Superbowl XLV

The clock is ticking on the final countdown to the Superbowl, and after last week’s Playoffs, fans from Philly and Wisconsin sure are looking forward to February 6th.

So the clock is also ticking on the time needed for catering. Benjies Deli has been taking a lot of orders for sandwich trays and deli platters for the big day. Countless eggs will be subjected to deviling, wings stripped from hot and spicy buffaloes and barbecue sauce applied liberally to tasty balls of meat.

If you want to have scrumptious Benjies New York Deli goodness at your home on the big day, then give us a call now to make sure we can fill your order. Let Benjies do all the work for you! Let’s face it—your wife will either be out shopping or, if she’s a fan, she’s going to want to watch the game, not make sandwiches for your buddies.

Here’s an idea: clear the coffee table and measure it. Then call Benjies New York Deli and order up a combination of sandwich fixin’s and finger food. Pick it up before your friends come over for your Superbowl party, unwrap the platters, and wait to see your friends’ eyes light up when they come in! (more…)

January 11, 2011

SuperBowl Approaches!!

February 6th marks a very special annual event in the male (and many female!) calendar. Cue dramatic music….yes, it’s the Superbowl!

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! (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.”

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