NYCs iconic Katzs Deli will head West — for a…
Katz’s Deli is packing up its pastrami and going cross-country.
Later this summer time, New York’s oldest Jewish deli, Katz’s Deli, is heading out west to deliver its pastrami prowess to the Foodies Eat First Fest in St. Louis, Missouri, going down on August 22 to 23, for its second consecutive yr.
Per the competition’s web site, the 2-day food fete “is a curated celebration of the best flavors from St. Louis and beyond—bringing together standout chefs, award-winning mixologists, and unforgettable experiences all in one space.”
Katz’s Deli will make its second return to the Foodies Eat First Fest in St. Louis, Missouri. Brian Zak/NY Post
According to a latest social media post, Katz’s, world-renowned for its hand-carved pastrami sandwiches, recent mustard, and thick-cut fries, offered more than 500 kilos of pastrami at its competition debut last August.
Given the unimaginable response, Braden Tewolde, Founder of Foodies Eat First Fest, determined to deliver the Lower East Side establishment back to the Gateway City.
“‘We knew bringing Katz’s to St. Louis could be particular, but the response exceeded all expectations,’ he said in an Instagram post.
Katz’s offered more than 500 kilos of pastrami at its competition debut last summer time. Brian Zak/NY Post
“Sharing that moment with so many people who came up to me expressing excitement because they haven’t had it in decades or have a core memory around it, motivated me to bring them back,” he added, noting that Foodies Eat First is the only genuine Katz’s expertise to be discovered outdoors of NYC.
Early fowl tickets to the fest are on sale now for $15.
And a ticket to the competition does more than fill your plate; it offers back on your behalf.
In 2025, Foodies Eat First raised almost $7,000 for St. Louis–space twister aid and $2,000 for The Trevor Project, a non-profit suicide prevention group devoted to LGBTQ+ youth.
In 2026, the competition pledged that a portion of all ticket gross sales would again be directed to neighborhood help.
This yr’s programming will also introduce fitness-focused experiences, reflecting Tewolde’s call for an “approach to wellness, balance, and hospitality culture.”
Katz’s payments itself as New York City’s oldest deli and is as well-known for serving towering sandwiches as it’s for being featured in the 1989 romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally…” that noticed Meg Ryan’s character loudly faking a climax at one of its tables.
Earlier this week, Katz’s once again made headlines by reopening The Ludlow Room, a restored 68-seat eating room that has been closed to the public since 1949.
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