The sandwiches go for more than $20 is because they're grotesquely huge. I've don't think I've seen so much unfinished food on diner's plates in any other restaurant - either before or since. The managment has decided to sell patrons more food than they will likely be able to eat to boost its revenues - once its sold, it doesnt' care if it goes into the trash.
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They are also overpriced. Just south of the Carnegie Deli, on the other side of the street is the 7th Avenue Deli. Stricktly take out. They do a Reuben that fills one of those 8" styrofoam boxes.
Where is Katz? I went to the 2nd Ave deli for close to 20 years but the last time I wasn't happy.