New York Deli is the oldest restaurant in Richmond, Virginia

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The New York Deli is the oldest restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. It is located at 2920 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221.

About the New York Deli

The New York Deli opened in 1929 and has been in its present location since 1934. The restaurant specializes in gourmet sandwiches served in a neighborhood bar setting.

According to the New York Deli:

"There is a diverse lineup of classic deli sandwiches and a rotating roster of bottled beer and drafts.  New York Deli is the birthplace of the Sailor Sandwich and features perhaps the best Reuben on the planet. Though the deli has expanded and been remodeled over the years, it remains a true Richmond gathering place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner."

The Sailor Sandwich got its name because Navy seamen from the University of Richmond Navy V-12 program would frequent the New York Deli and order the then-nameless sandwich.

The Sailor Sandwich is a hot meat and cheese sandwich popular at the New York Deli in Richmond, Virginia. Its ingredients are hot pastrami, grilled knackwurst, melted Swiss cheese, and hot mustard on rye bread. It costs $15.

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The New York Deli's Reuben Sandwich has been advised to be the best on the planet. It is filled with pastrami and corned beef with Swiss and cheddar cheese, house-made sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on toasted rye bread. It costs $14.

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Richmonders know that they do not have to go to New York to enjoy delicious deli food. They can enjoy the same food at the oldest restaurant in Richmond, Virginia.