Jerry's Famous Deli was a chain of Jewish delicatessens. The original deli was founded in Studio City, California, in 1978 by Isaac Starkman and Jerry Seidman.[1] The CEO was Starkman's son, Guy Starkman.[2] There was a single similar location, Jerry's Patio Cafe & Bar, in Marina del Rey, CA is now closed. It was owned by Jonathan and Mandy Mitchell. The deli chain is noted for its celebrity clientele, which has included Adam Sandler,[3] Will Smith,[4] Shaquille O'Neal,[5] and the cast of Seinfeld.[6][7] Andy Kaufman once worked at the Studio City deli as a busboy.[8]
Locations
editAt one time, there were Jerry's Famous Deli locations in Encino, Studio City, CA, Marina del Rey, Westwood Village (near UCLA), and as well as Costa Mesa, CA, Woodland Hills, CA, and Beverly Hills, CA.[9]
also in miami beach from 2000 to 2014
On May 18, 2002, the original Jerry's Famous Deli in Studio City sustained a fire which caused the building $2,000,000 worth of damage. The location reopened on September 16, 2003, with the founders present as well as Los Angeles City Councilman Zev Yaroslavsky and celebrities such as singer Robbie Williams.[10]
On March 20 2012, the Costa Mesa branch of Jerry's Famous Deli closed permanently after the landlord did not renew the restaurant's lease.[11]
On May 31, 2013, the Beverly locale, which had been extant 20 years, closed permanently.[12][13]
On October 16, 2016, the Woodland Hills Jerry's Famous Deli closed permanently.[14]
On August 25, 2020, the Jerry's Famous Deli in Marina del Rey reopened as Jerry's Patio Cafe & Bar, offering outdoor dining and takeout, in order to continue operation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.[15]
On October 30, 2020, the original Jerry's Famous Deli in Studio City closed permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It had been extant for 42 years.[16][17]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Jerry's Famous Deli founder". Los Angeles Times. 5 July 2008.
- ^ Holmes, Mona (27 October 2017). "Jerry's Deli Closes in Marina del Rey, Paving the Way for a New Restaurant". Eater LA. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Iconic Jerry's Famous Deli in Studio City to close".
- ^ Bernard Weinraub. "Star-Spotting in Los Angeles". New York Times. May 18, 2002. Retrieved on March 5, 2009.
- ^ "Jerry's Deli in Studio City to close Friday after 42 years on Ventura Boulevard". Los Angeles Daily News. 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Iconic Jerry's Famous Deli in Studio City to Close". 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Jerry's Deli in Studio City, Which Once Had Andy Kaufman as a Busboy, to Close Friday". 29 October 2020.
- ^ Mark Ballon. "Borscht Again! Jerry’s Famous Deli Reopens" The Jewish Journal. September 16, 2003. Retrieved on March 5, 2009.
- ^ Elliott, Farley (October 17, 2006). "No More Jerry's Famous Deli For Lox-Loving Woodland Hills". Eater LA. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Borscht Again! Jerry's Famous Deli Reopens". 16 September 2003.
- ^ "52 jobs cut at closing South Coast Metro eatery". 10 March 2012.
- ^ "Jerry's Famous Deli Closes in Beverly; Company Wants to Return with Market". 22 May 2013.
- ^ "Granville takes over Jerry's Deli in Beverly, and more AM intel". 31 May 2016.
- ^ "No more Jerry's Famous Deli for lox-loving Woodland Hills". 17 October 2016.
- ^ "Iconic Jerry's Famous Deli Returns to Marina del Rey with Patio Seating and Pastrami Sandwiches". 25 August 2020.
- ^ "It's 'the end of an era' for Jerry's Famous Deli". 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Iconic Jerry's Famous Deli to Close After 42 Years". 30 October 2020.