"Pastrami purists will want to make a pilgrimage to Midwood’s Essen NY Deli. Here, the sandwich comes with nothing but a thick pile of thinly-sliced, slightly gelatinous pastrami between two slices of soft, squishy rye bread. The first time you go, skip the more interesting pastrami variations and get this, maybe with a side of mustard or Russian dressing. It will come with full and half-sour pickles and a bowl of sweet, creamy cole slaw. " - carina finn koeppicus, kenny yang