Moe's Pastrami & Burger

Moe’s Pastrami & Burger Is an Unlikely New Delicatessen

"A recently opened, family-run deli a block from the southeastern edge of Prospect Park with a sparse storefront and most space devoted to the kitchen, where the owner and his two eldest sons prepare meats to order. Pastrami is the centerpiece — sourced as already brined, smoked, and seasoned offsite, then given an extra layer of seasoning and steamed for hours — while the regular brisket is slowly braised and the corned beef simmers in stock. The burger has a spiced patty that leans toward kebab flavors, and a “Brooklyn cheesesteak” swaps brisket for rib eye; everything is halal, which draws its own clientele. The owners did neighborhood outreach and sampling to introduce authentic Jewish-style deli pastrami to locals; portioning ranges from a preferred “small” up to a half-pound “medium” sandwich (the latter is $17), and the shop defaults to rye and mustard though the owner prefers a toasted roll with mustard and mayo." - Tammie Teclemariam