River Street Deli

[klflowers]

This is a great deli in downtown Chattanooga, in Coolidge Park. Bruce, the owner, is from Jersey or NY or somewhere up that way. The place has been in Chattanooga forever, and everytime I go I wonder why it took me so long to get back in there. Everytime I go, Bruce tells me what I should order if he disagrees with what I ask for. And he is usually right. There is some southern influence - I had my first Cowboy Caviar there and it is still the best I have had, counting my own. But mostly this is a NY style deli. Today I had a wet Chicago style Italian Beef. It was huge, and I kept trying to stop eating it, but I couldn't. Excellent. If you are in the area it is worth a stop. I'll meet you there.

[captainlee]

That is probably the number one disadvantage to living in the middle of the mountains here, just no restaurants worth eating in. That looks great, I can see that the roll is totally soaked.

[CaptainMike]

Yep, same here. But, that gives more opportunities to try our hands with new recipes or foodie inspirations.

[captainlee]

Yes, we are forced to become great cooks and I'm glad.

[Mosca]

I know that feeling; it’s not a desire, it’s an urge. That’s good food.

[Clark]

I'm confused. It's a NY style deli so the owner suggested a Chicago style sandwich? Glad you enjoyed it so much.

[CaptainMike]

Not bad for a damn Yankee.

[Purc]

Haven't been there in years but I remember it was indeed good. I liked the Reuben and the Muffaletta. Bruce always made it a personal visit when you went there.

[klflowers]

Bruce hasn't changed much. Still loud as heck. Never met a stranger. He never let's me get a reuben though. He always tells me you don't want that, get this instead lol.