#pastrami

#pastrami

There's a very big difference between a good pastrami sandwich and a great one, and much of that comes down to the meat. You know right away when you're eating a perfectly cooked piece of pastrami - it should be tender, juicy, and bursting with so much natural flavor that you shouldn't need any toppings to compliment it. But there is one other small step you need to take to build the ultimate deli-style pastrami sandwich, and that's toasting the bread.

We always had the plan from the start to have two locations. It just took a lot longer to negotiate with the landlord for the second one,

A new restaurant and deli has brought some Detroit classics to Florida food scene. Kelsey's Coney Island and Deli in Bradenton opened in July with a menu that stars the coney dog - a hot dog topped with chili, onions and mustard. "We actually have the sauce brought in from Detroit," owner Ken Dowse said. MORE: Pizza spot with Detroit-style pies will be sticking around in South Miami For Dowse, the restaurant is more than just a new business venture - it's a chance to reconnect with his own Detroit roots. Dowse has lived in Florida for 30 years. He previously owned Kelsey's Bar and Grill in the area., as well as a thrift store. When a convenience store in the plaza closed, Dowse jumped at the chance to launch a new restaurant where he could share his Detroit favorites.

Pastrami is the underrated option that everyone needs to try. The cured meat has that signature smoked brisket tenderness, packed with dynamic flavor, great for nachos.