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Talk About Tulsa => Development & New Businesses => Topic started by: Ibanez on October 24, 2011, 12:31:06 PM

Title: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: Ibanez on October 24, 2011, 12:31:06 PM
Supposedly in the Community Care Building. I know there used to be a buffet type place in there years ago but think it has been empty since then. Not a lot of details on the new place, just that the name is Imagine That Deli and that they will serve breakfast and lunch.

Now, is a real deli or something short of that? My guess is that it is a deli in name only and not like something you would find in NYC or elsewhere that have real delis. To me a deli isn't a deli unless they slice the meat after you order and make their own corned beef and pastrami.
Title: Re: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: TheTed on October 24, 2011, 12:52:18 PM
Quote from: Ibanez on October 24, 2011, 12:31:06 PMMy guess is that it is a deli in name only and not like something you would find in NYC or elsewhere that have real delis. To me a deli isn't a deli unless they slice the meat after you order and make their own corned beef and pastrami.


+1

The name deli is being misused and defamed by many in this city.

The sandwiches from the worst corner bodega in NYC blow away most of our delis.
Title: Re: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: nathanm on October 24, 2011, 12:59:33 PM
I don't know the details, but there has definitely been someone serving lunch in the CommunityCare building for at least a few months now. I've seen their sign on the sidewalk advertising their lunch specials.
Title: Re: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: BKDotCom on October 24, 2011, 01:31:02 PM
Tulsa deli = any small establishment selling primarily sandwiches, chips, & m&ms
Title: Re: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: TheTed on October 24, 2011, 01:41:48 PM
Quote from: BKDotCom on October 24, 2011, 01:31:02 PM
Tulsa deli = any small establishment selling primarily sandwiches, chips, & m&ms
And mainly only open for lunch. No one eats sandwiches after 2pm.
Title: Re: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: dbacks fan on October 24, 2011, 02:01:38 PM
I miss my favorite deli....

http://www.chompies.com/ (http://www.chompies.com/)
Title: Re: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: AngieB on October 24, 2011, 03:25:17 PM
If you ask me, Lambrusco'z is Tulsa's best deli.  ;D
Title: Re: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: TheTed on October 24, 2011, 03:27:39 PM
Quote from: AngieBrumley on October 24, 2011, 03:25:17 PM
If you ask me, Lambrusco'z is Tulsa's best deli.  ;D
I agree. But it still pales in comparison to even an average deli in the northeast.

Our delis also seem to have a strange knack for wasteful packaging. Instead of just regular wax paper, I'm always getting sandwiches for takeout in massive plastic containers (topeca), plastic, styrofoam, etc. It's a sandwich. All it requires is paper.
Title: Re: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: godboko71 on October 24, 2011, 05:59:43 PM
I can't confirm anything but with those hours & location it will be a sandwich shop not a real deli. Who knows that might have some good sammies though. Though unless they use good bread it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: Just heard that a new deli is coming to downtown
Post by: BKDotCom on October 24, 2011, 08:58:47 PM
Quote from: TheTed on October 24, 2011, 03:27:39 PM
I agree. But it still pales in comparison to even an average deli in the northeast.

Our delis also seem to have a strange knack for wasteful packaging. Instead of just regular wax paper, I'm always getting sandwiches for takeout in massive plastic containers (topeca), plastic, styrofoam, etc. It's a sandwich. All it requires is paper.

Subway sounds like the place for you!   :P