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[VIDEO] The Origin of New York City Local Favorite Chopped Cheese Sandwich Starts at Hajji’s Deli in Harlem

2025-11-14T12:00:00-05:00

The Chopped Cheese sandwich is not a burger, or a sub sandwich, but something magical in-between. Invented at Hajji's Deli in Harlem decades ago, this inexpensive sandwich filled with chopped hamburger meat, American cheese, and other condiments, has been a bodega staple and local-favorite ever since. Learn all about its origin in this short video from our friends at Great Big Story.

Forget your street cart hot dogs and deli pastrami, the real New Yorker’s sandwich is the chopped cheese, a beautiful conglomeration of chopped ground beef, melted cheese and secret seasoning, all served on a hero or a roll. The birthplace of the chopped cheese is Hajji’s Deli in Harlem, where Salah has been managing the joint for the past 15 years. Inspired by an Arabic dish, the chopped cheese has now become a New York staple, with fans in everyone from Jay-Z to Cam’ron.

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[WATCH] Action Bronson's Guide to NYC's Most Legendary Sandwiches

2025-10-14T12:00:00-04:00

Like anyone who appreciates good food, Action Bronson loves sandwiches. So, we’re kicking off the Never Ending Guide to Great Sandwiches. In this first episode, we visit three spots that take sandwich-making to another level. First up is The Salty Lunch Lady’s Little Luncheonette, an instant classic with sandwiches that exceed all expectations. The next spot is Rocco’s Sausages, a sausage and peppers spot in a Home Depot parking lot that's serving up sandwiches not for the faint of heart. We ended the day at Court Street Grocers in Brooklyn with their clean turkey sandwich. Enjoy!

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[WATCH] New York City’s Most Famous Deli Survived by Selling Its Air Rights

2023-03-04T12:00:00-05:00

In this short video by YouTuber Urbanist: Exploring Cities, see how Katz's Deli survived to this day by selling its air rights, and its light and air easement rights.

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[VIDEO] Peek Inside The Bronx's Liebman's Deli: A Riverdale Tradition Since 1953

2020-02-01T16:00:00-05:00

"It's our job. It's our lifeline. It's our tradition," owner Yuval Dekel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.

Want more? Check out our own Bronx Bohemian's exploration of Liebman's Deli.

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[VIDEO] Here's Why Russ & Daughters Has The Best Bagel & Lox In New York City

2019-05-17T12:30:00-04:00

The Lower East Side's 105-year old Russ & Daughters is one of the oldest Jewish Delis in New York City, and is still one of, if not the most popular. In this short video from our friends at Food Insider, see why they have the best bagel and lox you can find in the City.

After trying four bagel and lox sandwiches from four renowned bagel places in New York City, INSIDER producer Aly Weisman and guest host Charlie Weisman declared Russ & Daughters as having the best bagel and lox. Watch the breakdown on how to make Russ & Daughters' legendary bagel and lox and why this sandwich reigns supreme.

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Are the Best Chicken Wings in Brooklyn at This Unassuming Clinton Hill Deli?

2019-05-03T15:30:00-04:00

Yafa Deli in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, is an unassuming storefront with a very tasty secret: they serve some of the best wings, sandwiches, and fried chicken in the borough. Next time you're in the area, drop by Yafa Deli and see what all the fuss is about! Until then, enjoy our feature on this unlikely dining destination, only on Going In with Brian Vines.

Yafa Deli is located at 907 Fulton St. in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

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Learn About the Famous Zabar's on Manhattan's Upper West Side in This Short 27-Second Video

2019-01-01T11:00:00-05:00

From the very top of One World Trade Center, One World Observatory can see just about everything in New York City. While up on the 102nd floor, you can rent an iPad which has a special app on it containing augmented reality bits of information over the skyline you are seeing, plus these short, informative videos telling you what you are looking at. The One World Explorer app videos are now online, and in this one, learn a little bit about the Upper West Side's Zabar's.

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This Lower East Side Deli Is Making Vegan Takes On New York City Classic Dishes

2018-05-07T16:30:00-04:00

Located in the Lower East Side on Orchard Street, Orchard Grocer is an all-vegan deli and food market inspired by classic cuisine at old-school delicatessens. In this video from the "Fork Yeah" series from Thrillist, watch as several of the classic dishes are recreated as vegan dishes from scratch.

Just a few blocks south of Lower East Side deli mainstays Russ & Daughters and Katz’s is a new modern deli counter and grocery: Orchard Grocer. Completely vegan, Orchard Grocer re-creates iconic New York sandwiches without the formerly requisite dairy and meat.

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Here's How New York City's Best Mozzarella is Made at Casa Della Mozzarella in The Bronx

2018-04-09T10:30:00-04:00

Casa Della Mozzarella is a small Italian deli just off of Arthur Avenue in the famous Little Italy section of The Bronx's Belmont neighborhood. They are known for having on of, if not the best handmade Mozzarella cheese in New York City. In this video from Buzzfeed series Tasty, watch as owner Orazio Carciotta and his son Carlo make the fresh cheese by hand every day.

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[WATCH] The Origin of New York City Local Favorite Chopped Cheese Sandwich Starts at Hajji’s Deli in Harlem

2018-02-06T13:00:00-05:00

Forget your street cart hot dogs and deli pastrami, the real New Yorker’s sandwich is the chopped cheese, a beautiful conglomeration of chopped ground beef, melted cheese and secret seasoning, all served on a hero or a roll. The birthplace of the chopped cheese is Hajji’s Deli in Harlem, where Salah has been managing the joint for the past 15 years. Inspired by an Arabic dish, the chopped cheese has now become a New York staple, with fans in everyone from Jay-Z to Cam’ron.

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