Anthony Bourdain speaking to a crowd.
Where Anthony Bourdain Ate The Best Pastrami In NYC

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By CAMRYN TEDER
A closeup of Anthony Bourdain smiling
The late Anthony Bourdain had a long list of restaurants that he loved, and when he wanted a classic pastrami sandwich, he went straight to Katz's Delicatessen.
Harry and Sally in Katz's Delicatessen.
The New York deli was made famous by the classic rom-com “When Harry Met Sally” and is one of the must-visit delis in America for New Yorkers and tourists alike.
Katz's Delicatessen in the night.
The iconic deli has a unique process of preparing its meat, using a slower curing method than normal so that the pastrami comes packed with maximum flavor.
A pastrami sandwich served with two pickles.
For reference, while some pastrami restaurants will give meat 36 hours to cure, Katz's meat takes 30 days. That’s a dedication to flavor for you
Katz's Delicatessen in the day.
We'd imagine that extra time (684 more hours, to be exact) makes all the difference, and could be a big reason why Bourdain was such a fan.