[WATCH] How Katz's Deli Serves 70,000 Pounds Of Meat A Week

Eating at Katz's Delicatessen, which has been on the Lower East Side since 1888, is basically a New York rite of passage. Best known for its pastrami sandwich, the deli goes through 70,000 pounds of meat a week and can serve up to 4,000 people on its busiest day. You're going to see everything it takes to prep and deliver a flawless service during the lunch rush at this iconic Jewish deli.

00:00 - Intro
01:01 - The Breakfast Shift and Kitchen Prep
02:35 - The Ticketing System
03:22 - The Sandwich Counter
05:23 - The Cutters
08:15 - The Other Counters
09:47 - Katz’s Legacy
10:52 - Credits

Matt Coneybeare

Matt Coneybeare

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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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