Rick Eats Delis

Rick Eats Delis

Host Rick Chessen knows delis. His father owned Deli-ca-Chessens in Minneapolis, where Rick grew up with a triple-decker chicken salad sandwich named after him (ok with bacon—hey, this is Minneapolis). Now he's hitting the road to find the best Jewish delis across America.

From century-old institutions slinging hand-cut pastrami to family spots keeping tradition alive in unexpected places, Rick digs into classic deli food and gives you his honest opinions. He'll show you where to find the real-deal deli experience—the places where the rye bread is fresh and the wisecracks are fresher.

Rick knows food isn't just fuel—it's family, history, and community all wrapped up in butcher paper. Whether you're a lifelong deli devotee or just discovering what makes a great matzo ball soup, Rick Eats Delis is your guide to America's most delicious tradition.

Please join him. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!