New Yorkers rejoiced with a classic pastrami and matzo ball soup as the iconic Carnegie Deli reopened in NYC after 10 years on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. The new flagship location is located on Seventh Ave. and 54th St., only one block away from its former restaurant.
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First customer to arrive with Third Generation Owner and Carnegie Deli Brand CEO Sarri Harper pose for a photo on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
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A customer enjoys their meal during the opening of Carnegie Deli on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
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A line formed outside Carnegie Deli during the restaurant’s opening on Sept. 15, 2026.
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Customers enjoy their meal during the opening of Carnegie Deli on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
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Third Generation Owner and Carnegie Deli Brand CEO Sarri Harper is seen cutting the cheesecake during the opening on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
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Customers enjoy their meal during the opening of Carnegie Deli on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
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Marty Mallit, a contest winner, is all smiles for a photo with Original Carnegie Deli Daughter and Second Generation Marian Harper during the opening day of Carnegie Deli Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
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Girls Gotta Eat podcaster and comedian Rayna Greenberg and Food Influencer Jeremy Jacobowitz are seen at the opening of Carnegie Deli Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
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A line formed outside Carnegie Deli during the restaurant’s opening on Sept. 15, 2026.
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Marty Mallit (R), a contest winner, is all smiles for a photo during the opening day of Carnegie Deli Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.