Favorites: Chiocca’s pastrami on rye

Pastrami on rye is a grand old sandwich originating in 19th century New York delis. For nearly half of the sandwich’s history, it’s been available at Chiocca’s Downstairs Deli in the Museum District ($8.50). We may be hundreds of miles from The Big Apple, but Chiocca’s knows how to do right by this classic: thin slices of hot pastrami piled high on toasted rye bread with a side of chips.

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