{"id":261116,"date":"2026-06-09T22:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T22:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/261116\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T22:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T22:01:09","slug":"nycs-iconic-katzs-deli-will-head-west-for-a-limited-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/261116\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC’s iconic Katz’s Deli will head West \u2014 for a limited time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Katz\u2019s Deli is packing up its pastrami and going cross-country.<\/p>\n

Later this summer, New York\u2019s oldest Jewish deli,\u00a0Katz\u2019s Deli<\/a>, is heading out west to bring its pastrami prowess to the Foodies Eat First Fest in St. Louis,\u00a0Missouri, taking place on August 22 to 23, for its second consecutive year.<\/p>\n

Per the festival\u2019s website<\/a>, the 2-day food fete \u201cis a curated celebration of the best flavors from St. Louis and beyond\u2014bringing together standout chefs, award-winning mixologists, and unforgettable experiences all in one space.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ExteriorKatz\u2019s Deli will make its second return to the Foodies Eat First Fest in St. Louis,\u00a0Missouri. Brian Zak\/NY Post<\/p>\n

According to a recent\u00a0social media post<\/a>, Katz\u2019s, world-renowned for its hand-carved pastrami sandwiches, fresh mustard, and thick-cut fries, sold more than 500 pounds of pastrami at its festival debut last August. <\/p>\n

Given the incredible response, Braden Tewolde, Founder of Foodies Eat First Fest, decided to bring the Lower East Side institution back to the Gateway City.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018We knew bringing Katz\u2019s to St. Louis would be special, but the response exceeded all expectations,\u2019 he said in an Instagram post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"AKatz\u2019s sold more than 500 pounds of pastrami at its festival debut last summer. Brian Zak\/NY Post<\/p>\n

\u201cSharing that moment with so many people who came up to me expressing excitement because they haven\u2019t had it in decades or have a core memory around it, motivated me to bring them back,\u201d he added, noting that Foodies Eat First is the only authentic Katz\u2019s experience to be found outside of NYC. <\/p>\n

Early bird tickets to the fest are on sale now for $15.<\/p>\n

And a ticket to the festival does more than fill your plate; it gives back on your behalf.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Foodies Eat First raised nearly $7,000 for St. Louis\u2013area tornado relief and $2,000 for The Trevor Project, a non-profit suicide prevention organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth. <\/p>\n

In 2026, the festival pledged that a portion of all ticket sales would again be directed to community support. <\/p>\n

This year\u2019s programming will also introduce fitness-focused experiences, reflecting Tewolde\u2019s call for an \u201capproach to wellness, balance, and hospitality culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Katz\u2019s bills itself as New York City\u2019s oldest deli and is as famous for serving towering sandwiches as it is for being featured in the 1989 romantic comedy \u201cWhen Harry Met Sally\u2026\u201d<\/a>\u00a0that saw Meg Ryan\u2019s character\u00a0loudly faking a climax<\/a>\u00a0at one of its tables.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, Katz\u2019s once again made headlines<\/a> by reopening The Ludlow Room, a restored 68-seat dining room that has been closed to the public since 1949.<\/p>\n

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