“I’ll Have What She’s Having” is a new exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center that explains the roots of the Jewish delicatessen in New York and the migration of the pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup to the West Coast. A new generation of deli owners in Los Angeles are supporting each other by sharing knowledge and recipes, while paying homage to their predecessors. Megan Tucker of Mort & Betty’s is creating deli favorites that cater to vegans. The taste for cannabis edibles is on the rise and LA Times staff writer Stephanie Breijo samples local, chef-driven products on the market. Político reporter Ximena Bustillo has a rundown of President Biden’s 2023 budget and allocations that support agriculture and food programs. Finally, it’s strawberry season at the farmer’s market.
Jewish delis, edibles, Biden’s agriculture policy
New York City is the home of the Jewish delicatessen. A new exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center explains the migration of the pastrami sandwich to the West Coast. Photo by Ei Katsumata /Alamy Stock Photo.
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