25 Iconic Dishes That Define NYC

"The Dish: Pastrami Sandwich Katz’s is touristy, but it is not for tourists. That’s an important distinction. The famous Lower East Side Jewish deli is, first and foremost, for New Yorkers who need a mountain of the city's finest pastrami. Per square inch, the version at Katz’s is one of the finest foods on the planet. Warm, thick, salty, and smoky, the pastrami pulls apart like a fresh croissant and leaves a grease stain on anything it touches. The rye used for the sandwiches could, admittedly, be a little more moist. But we promise, you won’t be paying attention to the bread." - bryan kim, sonal shah, willa moore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja