ATHLEISURE LIST | PJ BERNSTEIN

Classic Jewish Delicatessen, PJ Bernstein Deli, opened in 1965 on the UES of NYC and is currently owned by The Slobodski Family since 1983. Current owner, Russian born Alex Slobodski was originally a cab driver who found refuge on his time off to enjoy the foods at this deli which reminded him of his home. He would also bring his family and when there was an opportunity by Mr. Bernstein for him to buy the restaurant as he was a loyal customer, he did so! The traditions of this eatery continues as Alex's son Steve and his grandson Eugene have taken over the operations and expanded by incorporating a delivery service as well as providing outside seating.

Known for their whopping pastrami sandwhiches like "The Classic Reuben" to homemade soups like the "Triple Delight" (consommé with beef kreplach, kreplach, matzoh ball, fine noodles, and carrots) and of course there are a number of classic staples of a Jewish Deli: homemade soups, stuffed cabbage, chicken liver pate and home gefilte fish. There are also vegetarian and vegan options that are available as well.

In addition to coming for favorite comfort foods and enjoying a filling bite, there are also popular dishes to enjoy as we continue to navigate the summer. The team at PJ Bernstein suggests that you enjoy some of their popular dishes right now includes cold summer borscht and a classic pastrami sandwich with a cold beer. It's also a great place to have a turkey or a corned beef sandwich.

In addition to being a neighborhood favorite, this deli has noted it's also been a been a go-to spot from Lucille Ball, Liza Minelli, and Mel Brooks and two James Bonds, Sean Connery and more recently, Daniel Craig. Their fans are also noted to have included David Copperfield, Marisa Tomei, Cuba Gooding Jr., former NYC Mayor Ed Koch as well as current New York Yankee Outfielder Giancarlo Stanton.

PJ BERNSTEIN DELI

1215 3rd Ave

NY, NY 10021

PJBernstein.com

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #67 JUL 2021

In this month’s issue, our cover shoot is with WTA 4th Ranked, Australian Open Champion 2020 and French Open 2020 Finalist, Sofia Kenin. We talk about when she fell in love with the sport, training as well as participating in a number of tournament around the world and what she’s focused on this season as we get closer to the US Open. We talk with one of the fashion industries most respected people, Tim Gunn who talks about his career and the 2nd season of Amazon Original’s Making the Cut which is releasing episodes now. We also catch up with Chef Nyesha Arrington about her culinary career, falling in love with food, appearing on a number of shows including BRAVO’s Top Chef, the importance of identity and her upcoming show that she will co-host with Gordon Ramsay in FOX’s Next Level Chef. We talk with Ghanian-American Chef Eric Adjepong who is also a Top Chef Alum. He talks about why sharing his West African culinary POV is so important, projects that he’s working on, his upcoming books and his latest foray with AYO Foods. We became fans of London Brown when we first saw him in HBO’s Ballers. We talk with him about his career as an entertainer, how he frames his characters and his current role as Uncle Marvin in STARZ’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He also talks about the importance of giving back and manifesting where you want to be.

This month, country music star, Tyler Rich shares his favorite songs in 9PLAYLIST. Our cover star, Sofia Kenin shares her favorites and why in our 9LIST STORI3S. One of our faves and previous cover, Ray Donovan and The Game (which is getting a reboot on Paramount+) actor, Pooch Hall shares his 9DRIP with us. We also have another former cover, Chef/Restaurateur/TV Personality Jordan Andino, share his 9DRIP with us as well. Celebrity fitness trainer and nutritionist, Harley Pasternak shares his favorites and why in our 9LIST ROUTIN3S. In addition, celebrity chef + TV Personality, Nyesha Arrington shares her 9LIST ROUTIN3S that she enjoys in the morning, afternoon and night. This month’s 9LOOKS shares our favorite looks from Miami Swim Show with a brand that we have always enjoyed sharing, Camilla.

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack focuses on YUCO in Greenwich Village. This month’s Athleisure List comes from PJ Bernstein and Citrovia. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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