Saul’s got SOLE: The Jewish deli in Berkeley evolves

February 15th, 2010 admin

When it comes to comfort food — especially comfort food that is wrapped in “tradition” like the Jewish deli — change can cause a lot of discomfort. People want what they think will make them feel better. They want what they are used to eating, whether that means a chilled soup in the middle of winter, pickles made from imported cucumbers, or sandwiches piled high with delicious fatty meats. So it’s not surprising that the proprietors of Saul’s , a bustling restaurant and deli located a block north of Chez Panisse in Berkeley’s “Gourmet Ghetto,” has run into some resistance as they try make their menu more sustainable by sourcing from local suppliers, eliminating food miles, increasing the seasonality of the menu, and downsizing or deleting some “traditional” deli items that …


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