Meet Me At the Deli, a podcast hosted by Gefilteria co-founders Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz, answers listeners’ burning questions on deli culture, Jewish cooking and the nouveau shtetl kitchen lifestyle.
Willie Zabar Shares his Comfort Foods, Bagel Takes, and Thoughts on AI in Restuarant Advertising!
Comedian Willie Zabar joins host Liz Alpern to discuss comfort foods, bagel preferences, and the impact of AI on restaurant advertising.
24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Sukkahs, Baked Goods, and a Cat Named Babka with Pastry Chef Caroline Schiff
Co-hosts Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz interview pastry chef and author Caroline Schiff about her Jewish heritage, diner dreams, and the community power of baked goods.
10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Recipes for a Sweet Rosh Hashanah with Cookbook Author Leah Koenig
Cookbook author Leah Koenig joins hosts Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz to explore creative Rosh Hashanah desserts beyond apples and honey.
27 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Best of Meet Me At The Deli
Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria interview Jewish food experts, exploring beloved dishes and culinary comebacks in this "Best of" episode.
13 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
An Ode to Immigrant Cooking with Author Nora L. Rubel
Host Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz interview author Nora L. Rubel about immigrant cooking traditions and the legacy of "The Settlement Cookbook."
30 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Live! From the Sour Cream Sierras with Dan Vetrano, Willie Zabar, and Rocco Marinaccio
Hosts Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz interview comedian Dan Vetrano, comedian Willie Zabar, and Professor Rocco Marinaccio about Jewish American food traditions and debates.
16 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
What Even Is Jewish Food? with Liz and Jeffrey
Co-hosts Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria explore the complex question of what defines "Jewish food" in this engaging interview.
2 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
A Pre-Fourth of July Pastrami Primer with Adam Chandler of The Wall Street Journal
Hosts Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz interview Adam Chandler of The Wall Street Journal about pastrami styles, hot dog history, and celebrity sandwich trends.
18 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Diasporic Foodways,
Pickle Trends, and "Unusual" Family Traditions with Author Michael W. Twitty
Culinary historian Michael W. Twitty joins hosts Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz to explore how industrialization impacted Jewish delis and preserved family traditions.
4 Jun 2026
"What About P'tcha?" with Liz and Jeffrey
The one where Liz and Jeffrey answer the age-old question, "What about p'tcha?" This week, Liz and Jeffrey defend some of their hottest food takes, try an extra crunchy peanut snack, and explore the rich tradition of the gelatinous delicacy known as p'tcha, or gala.
Show notes:
The adult Jewish summer camp Liz mentioned (Trybal Gatherings): https://www.trybalgatherings.com (https://www.trybalgatherings.com/events)
P'tcha recipe from friend-of-the-podcast, Darra Goldstein: https://www.jewishfoodsociety.org/recipes/ptcha-calves-foot-aspic (https://www.jewishfoodsociety.org/recipes/ptcha-calves-foot-aspic)
This episode was produced by Felicia Reich and edited by Stella Hofferman.
Got a burning question on Jewish cooking and deli culture? Submit your question at https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline (https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline) or email podcast@gefilteria.com (mailto:podcast@gefilteria.com)!
Meet Me At The Deli is co-hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. Visit http://gefilteria.com (http://gefilteria.com) for recipes, workshops, The Gefilte Manifesto cookbook, and more.
This show is an original podcast by Heeb Media, an independent digital nonprofit for subversive Jewish culture. Circumcision not required.
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21 May 2026
Gut Prep Before the Holiday with Shannon Sarna of The Nosher
Our favorite Jewish cooking experts are joined this week by cookbook author Shannon Sarna.
Shannon has written several cookbooks about Jewish food, including Modern Jewish Baker: Challah, Babka, Bagels & More and Modern Jewish Comfort Food: 100 Fresh Recipes for Classic Dishes from Kugel to Kreplach. Shannon was also Founding Editor of The Nosher, the popular website dedicated to Jewish food.
Listen in as the trio talks about matzo balls as big as a baby's head, getting kicked out of delis, and their favorite delis from outside of major Jewish food centers. Liz brings pickle-flavored sour straws and matzo granola for the group to share, and the reactions are... mixed.
Show Notes:
Deli recommendations from around the country:
Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, Michigan: https://www.zingermansdeli.com/ (https://www.zingermansdeli.com/)
Kenny & Ziggy’s in Houston, Texas: https://www.kennyandziggys.com/ (https://www.kennyandziggys.com/)
Larder in Cleveland, Ohio: https://larderdb.com/ (https://larderdb.com/)
Goldie’s Bagels in Columbia, Missouri: https://www.ordergoldies.com/ (https://www.ordergoldies.com/)
Liz's Farmer's Cheese recipe for Shavuot: https://www.gefilteria.com/farmers-cheese (https://www.gefilteria.com/farmers-cheese)
This episode was produced by Felicia Reich and edited by Stella Hofferman.
Got a burning question on Jewish cooking and deli culture? Submit your question at https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline (https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline)!
Meet Me At The Deli is co-hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. Visit http://gefilteria.com (http://gefilteria.com) for recipes, workshops, The Gefilte Manifesto cookbook, and more.
This show is an original podcast by Heeb Media, an independent digital nonprofit for subversive Jewish culture. Circumcision not required.
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7 May 2026
Corned Moose Recipe from the Great Yukon Beyond with Liz and Jeffrey
In this extra-special solo episode, Jeffrey regales us with tales from his adventures at Bagel Fest West. Liz discovers the tiniest pink Himalayan salt packet ever to exist. The two unpack the makings of a great mock chopped liver, along with the reason why chefs decide to write a cookbook. And Jeffrey uncovers a corned moose recipe from a fan residing in the Great White North.
Show Notes:
Liz's Mock Chopped Liver Recipe: https://www.gefilteria.com/mushroom-mockchop (https://www.gefilteria.com/mushroom-mockchop)
Jon's Corned Moose Recipe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLqzYKSkd5ygCZ_qr7kWoqtlVA25zEZq/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLqzYKSkd5ygCZ_qr7kWoqtlVA25zEZq/view?usp=sharing)
New York Times article about private equity-backed bagel shops: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/dining/private-equity-bagel-business.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/dining/private-equity-bagel-business.html)
More information about BagelFest: https://www.bagelfest.com/ (https://www.bagelfest.com/)
LA Delis Jeffrey enjoyed during his trip for Bagel Fest West:
Langer’s Deli: https://www.langersdeli.com/ (https://www.langersdeli.com/)
The Nosh of Beverly Hills: https://www.thenosh.com/ (https://www.thenosh.com/)
Factor’s Famous Deli: https://www.factorsdeli.com/ (https://www.factorsdeli.com/)
Canter’s Deli: https://cantersdeli.com/ (https://cantersdeli.com/)
Belle’s Bagels: https://www.bellesbagels.com/ (https://www.bellesbagels.com/)
This episode is dedicated to Jim. May his memory always and forever be a blessing.
This episode was produced by Felicia Reich and edited by Stella Hofferman.
Got a burning question on Jewish cooking and deli culture? Submit your question at https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline (https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline)!
Meet Me At The Deli is co-hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. Visit http://gefilteria.com (http://gefilteria.com) for recipes, workshops, The Gefilte Manifesto cookbook, and more.
This show is an original podcast by Heeb Media, an independent digital platform for subversive Jewish culture. Circumcision not required.
Catch episode highlights on Heeb Media's YouTube page!
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23 Apr 2026
Are Pastrami and Mustard Enough? with guest Elyssa Heller of Edith's Sandwich Counter
Our favorite duo in the Jewish cooking space are joined by Elyssa Heller, chef and owner of Edith's Sandwich Counter, another iconic chef breathing new life into this very special cuisine. Elyssa sits down with Liz and Jeffrey to explore her aversion to the boring deli sandwich, how that inspired the birth of Edith's, which Dr. Brown's soda flavor cures hangovers, and where she stands on the great Morton versus Crystal Kosher salt debate.
With two locations across New York City, Edith's Sandwich Counter is known for innovating on traditional deli food with flavors from Jewish cultures around the world. Visit them in person and learn more at https://edithsbk.com/ (https://edithsbk.com/)
Episode Show Notes:
Jeffrey's Cel-Ray Recipe: https://www.gefilteria.com/cel-ray (https://www.gefilteria.com/cel-ray)
This episode was produced by Felicia Reich and edited by Stella Hofferman.
Got a burning question on Jewish cooking and deli culture? Submit your question at https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline (https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline)!
Meet Me At The Deli is co-hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. Visit gefilteria.com (http://gefilteria.com) for recipes, workshops, The Gefilte Manifesto cookbook, and more.
This show is an Original podcast by Heeb Media, an independent digital platform for subversive Jewish culture. Circumcision not required.
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9 Apr 2026
Exploding Matzo Balls with guest Aaron Israel of Shalom Japan
Liz and Jeffrey are back for Episode 2 of Meet Me At The Deli—and they've invited a special guest to slide into their vinyl deli booth. Chef Aaron Israel of the legendary Brooklyn eatery Shalom Japan joins our co-hosts to talk about the science and art of a good matzoh ball, how to keep your matzoh balls intact, and the most pungent dish the Gefilteria duo has ever pickled.
Shalom Japan is most famous for its Matzoh Ball Ramen, which you'll hear Jeffrey and Liz talk about in the episode, as well as for its Shark Tank-Approved Matzoh Ball Ramen kits. Visit their Brooklyn location and learn more at https://shalomjapannyc.com (https://shalomjapannyc.com).
Episode Show Notes:
Mile End Deli, a Montreal-style deli in Brooklyn: https://www.mileenddeli.com/ (https://www.mileenddeli.com/)
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen in San Francisco: https://www.wisesonsdeli.com/ (https://www.wisesonsdeli.com/)
Food Stories Conversation Card Deck: https://foodstories.cards/products/food-stories-conversation-card-deck (https://foodstories.cards/products/food-stories-conversation-card-deck)
Guinness World Record for Largest Matzoh Ball Soup: https://www.algemeiner.com/2026/03/06/jewish-chef-eitan-bernath-sets-new-guinness-world-record-making-largest-matzah-ball-soup/ (https://www.algemeiner.com/2026/03/06/jewish-chef-eitan-bernath-sets-new-guinness-world-record-making-largest-matzah-ball-soup/)
And a special shoutout to Wolf, whose pickle science fair project may not have won an award, but has made his dad and Jeffrey, as well as our podcast community very, very happy.
This episode was produced by Felicia Reich and edited by Stella Hofferman.
Got a burning question on Jewish cooking and deli culture? Submit your question at https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline (https://tinyurl.com/GefilteHotline)!
Meet Me At The Deli is co-hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. Visit gefilteria.com (http://gefilteria.com) for recipes, workshops, The Gefilte Manifesto cookbook, and more.
This show is an Original podcast by Heeb Media, an independent digital platform for subversive Jewish culture. Circumcision not required.
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26 Mar 2026
Deli Recommendations with Liz and Jeffrey
For generations, Jewish delis have served as the heart of Jewish culture — secular synagogues where diners kvell, kvetch and gather over their shared love of this cuisine. Brought to you by Heeb Media, the tradition lives on, reimagined by two chefs breathing new life into Eastern European Jewish cooking.
Welcome to Meet Me At The Deli, a food advice show hosted by Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz of The Gefilteria. New episodes air every other Thursday.
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Recipes, recommendations and more from today's episode:
Queer Soup Night (https://www.queersoupnight.com/)
Liz’s Deli Recommendations
Lido’s Kosher Deli (https://lidokosherdeli.com/)
2nd Ave Deli (https://2ndavedeli.com/)
Jeffrey’s Deli Recommendations
Katz’s Deli (https://katzsdelicatessen.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorkBYM7OvVruDz3EFkkpuyhiAkDnyHnMeiAQ2c1GSNcXh1nDB3t)
Mill Basin Kosher Deli (https://millbasindeli.com/)
Deli-Inspired Restaurants and Luncheonettes
Mile End Deli (https://www.mileenddeli.com/)
Gertrude’s (https://www.gertrudes.nyc/)
Elbow Bread (https://www.elbowbread.shop/)
S&P Lunch (https://sandwich.place/)
10-minute Seder (https://religionnews.com/2019/04/19/stranded-at-the-new-york-auto-show-jewish-car-writers-meet-for-a-corporately-sponsored-seder/)
Sour pickle recipe (https://www.gefilteria.com/sour-pickles)
Gilda recipe (https://www.gefilteria.com/herring-gilds)
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17 Mar 2026
Welcome to Meet Me At The Deli!
Welcome to Meet Me At The Deli, a food advice podcast by the Gefilteria. Come with your burning questions about eating and cooking while Jewish, and leave with a fresh perspective on what the future of deli cuisine looks like.
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Willie Zabar Shares his Comfort Foods, Bagel Takes, and Thoughts on AI in Restuarant Advertising!
Published 8 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Sorry. Okay, so this is our last question. This one is interesting. I don't have my answer fully prepared for it. From Sophie S. in Atlanta. what old school Jewish food do you think is going to make a comeback next? So I think about this question, there's some things underneath the surface here. There's sort of an assumption, like, you know, what does Sophie mean by old school, right? Are we Ashkenazi, Eastern European old school? Are we anything old school? And also, like, let's, like, Think about like, well, what other foods have sort of made a comeback, right? So I would say for me, one of the ones that I'm seeing really making a comeback at this moment is Bialis. […]
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