Legendary NYC Deli Adapts Age-Old Traditions to Survive Pandemic
With foot traffic down, Katz’s depends on shipping, outdoor seating
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New York City icon Katz’s Delicatessen, the 132-year-old home of heaping pastrami sandwiches, is accustomed to serving thousands of customers per day. But social distancing measures have drastically changed how the restaurant does business.