The Classic LA Deli Power Rankings

"Ventura Boulevard. has a handful of old-school Jewish delis that each respective neighborhood swears by. The best among them is Art’s. This Studio City classic has been in operation since 1957, and features an enormous menu (please standby, we’re still counting the dishes) that’s filled with every classic in the book. We highly endorse a weekday soup and sandwich there—the “I Want It All” chicken soup with klepach and matzo ball is a masterpiece—but your focus should be on the sides. Mayo-y, decadent potato salad, cole slaw, and macaroni salad—if you see us leaving Art’s carrying multiple to-go pints, know that our picnic is about to be way better than yours." - brant cox, garrett snyder