Thursday, June 12, 2014

Deli-sious

Mort's: The Kibitz of the Town




Among the plethora of food places in Golden Valley, Mort's takes the cake. Takes it and makes it about a foot tall and delicious. But dessert isn't even the best part when it comes to Mort's menu. You want a sandwich? Oh boy, do they got a sandwich for you.

The Place

Mort's may have only opened in 2008 but they use those old family recipes that make this Jewish deli a neighborhood staple. The deli counter that greets you at the door opens to a high ceiling dining room with large windows, making it a pleasure to dine in, especially on those sunny days. Prior to the 2008 acquisition of the space on Winnetka Ave, Mort and his family owned another local legend. Maybe you've heard of it? The Gay 90s.With the purchase of the deli, I'd say they added yet another successful business venture to their portfolio.

Down to Business

If you're expecting great service from the dine-in side, you'll be in for a surprise. There have been many times where I would sit and wait to place my order or even for a glass of water, and while most of the staff is friendly, there are a few sour pusses in the mix. However, whatever the short comings of the wait staff are, they are more than made up by the back of the house. The food comes out quickly, steaming hot, and to die for. Whither you want a salad, a sandwich, a burger, or any other odd-bobs that make a Jewish deli, they got you covered. Want a knish? You got it. Beef borscht? No problem. Celery flavored soda? Yup, they even got that. Mort's menu might seem a bit daunting on your first visit but you can't really go wrong. My favorite? Mike's Kentucky Hot Brown, an open faced sandwich with a slab of rotisserie turkey, bacon, grilled tomatoes, cheese, and Parmesan sauce. Now doesn't that make your mouth water?
Mike's Kentucky Hot Brown (full) with house chips.
And it may seem like this place is a bit pricy, but fear not. You might get just one sandwich for those $13, but that sandwich is going to be so big, it will last you a day or two. Not only that, the quality far surpasses places like Subway or Jimmy John's.

The Breakdown

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Would I recommend?
If you have not checked out Mort's yet, I would definitely recommend it. And one way to avoid the sub-par wait staff? Just take it to go. You'll even get a pickle with your order.



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