Latke tots - Zinger's fab creation
I love the sunshine, but I want to go back. I miss the city, the people, the shopping, the arts, and most of all the food. Living a morning train ride that would take me into Boston, or even better…Manhattan is one of those things that I took for granted. Providence with the perfect distance between the two and a vibrant artsy, FOOD city in it’s own right.
The area of South Florida where I live is warm, it’s beautiful, but the restaurants all have chains names that you’d recognize from every city in America. Won’t someone give me some GOOD FOOD?
Gary Zinger must have heard my cry, because The Former Pastrami King of Brooklyn (and Pastrami Queen of Manhattan) has opened a New York Deli in the heart of Boca Raton, FL that will have hailing down a cab (or hopping into your Benz) to his door. Zinger’s Deli brings the best of what New York has to offer…great home made delicatessen products to the south, and I’m happily wiping the juices from my chin.
This is not your grandfather’s deli – it features flat screen TVs, a sleek modern feel, and beer and wine makes it an excellent place to catch your favorite sporting events. The restaurant also has a quick-takeout counter and big glass cases display the monster-sized chocolate cakes and specialty meats.
Check out the size of that Matzoh Ball!! It was light as a feather (and Gary won’t give up his secret as to HOW he got it so light…I asked).
Gary’s dishes range from the usual deli fare of corned beef and pastrami (made with love by Gary himself) to latke tots, a delicious turn on potatoe pancakes in small pop in your mouth size...complete with sides of applesauce and sour cream. Oh, and don’t get me started on the desserts. Ruggalach, mandel bread and yes New York style CHEESECAKE!
Zinger’s is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Sunday and serves breakfast Saturday and Sunday.
Location: 7132 Beracasa Way on the northwest corner of Powerline Road and Palmetto Park Road.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday though Friday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Tell them Champagne Living sent you! The next time you’re missing a bit of NYC…whether living in South Florida or on vacation, stop by Zinger’s and ENJOY!
I was invited to a media luncheon at Zinger’s Delicatessen to facilitate this review. I spend $45 on my way out…so, yes, these opinions are truly my own.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Oh good heavens, that looks positively delicious!
Marcie W. says
My mother was born & raised in New York so I’ve been going back & forth from Las Vegas to visit family since I was 9 months old. I miss NY deli food more than anything in the world.
Shana D says
Oh man I am drooling now. We recently moved to OK from CA and I feel you on the lack of amazing food out here. Yeah there’s a ton of friend chicken places but what I wouldn’t give for a REAL deli. I have been craving my moms latkes for a few months now, I may just have to try my hand at making them myself.
Kelli R. says
My husband has had gastric bypass & can literally only eat certain foods/portions. He asked to have a small amount of chicken salad as his meal. The waitress argued they are not allowed to do that as deli items can’t be in the dining area (odd rule). She offered the platter or sandwich which he can’t eat half of the items, let alone the amount of food. He explained it’s a huge waste of food.
The manager then came over & proceeded to argue with my husband that it’s against their policy to have any deli items in the dining room. My husband advised him of his issue & he refused to accommodate at all. So my husband left. We had a full table & he felt it was worth losing customers over this. We even offered to pay separately at the deli counter then have him rejoin the table. The manager said he’d be asked to leave.
We have always liked this place before but, now will never return.
I’m going to be sure to let everyone I know in Boca to NOT come here.