Two iconic Manhattan restaurants, with over 200 years of history combined, has teamed up to create a dish featuring their most popular menu items.
The downtown landmarks just revealed the ‘Pastrogi’, a Pastrami Pierogi made with Katz’s pastrami as the filling of Veselka’s signature Ukrainian dumpling. Weeks of testing and trials by both restaurants led to the flavorful fusion item, created in celebration of Veselka’s brand-new Williamsburg location serving up Eastern European comfort food at 646 Lorimer St.
The new Veselka restaurant, slated to open on June 5, will offer limited daily quantities of the ‘pastrogi’ throughout the month. Those not in Brooklyn can also order a limited number will also be available on Veselka’s website for shipping nationwide.
Outside Katz’s Deli on the Lower East Side
“We are thrilled to partner with Veselka to give the gift of NYC’s classic pastrami and pierogi to foodies nationwide,” said Jake Dell, owner of Katz’s Deli. “We love having the capability to ship these exclusive and iconic tastes across the country, making it possible for everyone to experience and provide a bit of nostalgia to those who may have moved away from the city.”
Tom Birchard, owner of Veselka, echoed Dell’s excitement:”At Veselka, we’re always looking for innovative ways to showcase our Ukrainian heritage while celebrating the diverse culinary landscape of NYC,” he said. “Partnering with Katz’s allows us to do just that, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share it with both our customers and theirs.”
Outside of Veselka on Second Ave. in Manhattan’s East Village
This is the first collaboration the two historic food brands have embarked on, since Katz’s opened on the Lower East Side in 1888 and Veselka in the East Village in 1954. Both restaurants continue paying homage to their respective culinary legacies while embracing the vibrant food culture of the city.
Those outside of New York can also get a taste of both downtown landmarks via a package on Goldbelly. The New York Classics Package featuring Veselka includes one dozen of Veselka’s classic potato pierogi along with Katz’s hand-carved pastrami and all the classic fixings (deli rye, mustard, sour pickles, and much more). The combo is $160 and ships for free throughout the continental U.S.