Kiss us, we’re Irish! We mean—Jewish! Serving Irish food!
We know it’s confusing, but don’t worry. We bring the Irish to our New York-style deli every year for the best corned beef and cabbage Orange County’s ever seen. (more…)
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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!
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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.
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June 18, 2010
Lakers Pull Through
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.
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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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February 19, 2010
Get ready for St. Patrick’s Week at Benjies Deli!
Wondering where to go for the best St. Patrick’s Day celebration? Looking for the best corned beef and cabbage this side of Ireland? It’s all at Benjies Deli in Santa Ana, where you can eat the best corned beef and cabbage in Orange County and drink green Budweiser in the restaurant, at the counter or in the Bamboo Lounge, with its full bar.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it on March 17th, because Benjies Deli will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all week. We’ll be packed all day Wednesday the 17th, but St. Patrick’s specials will be available from Monday, March 15th to Sunday, March 21st. Come in on Friday and Saturday nights with your friends and take advantage of our big screens and full bar in the Bamboo Lounge. The Lakers are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, March 19th—watch the Lakers win while celebrating the Irish holiday.
See you in March!
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