Widely regarded as one of the best pastrami sandwiches in the United States — a James Beard Award-winning institution since 1947 in MacArthur Park, with the legendary #19: hot pastrami, Swiss, coleslaw, and Russian dressing on rye.
Why It Belongs on the List
Widely regarded as one of the best pastrami sandwiches in the United States — a James Beard Award-winning institution since 1947 in MacArthur Park, with the legendary #19: hot pastrami, Swiss, coleslaw, and Russian dressing on rye. Menus, accolades, reservation releases, service days, parking, and cancellation policies change; verify current details directly.
What Stands Out
- James Beard America’s Classic
- Since 1947
- Best pastrami in America
- The #19 sandwich
- Hand-cut hot pastrami