Two distinct but beloved New York City institutions are teaming up for ation that celebrates the city. And a knish has never looked so chic.
Carnegie Deli and Temple Bar will present “Deli After Dark” for four nights only, from December 2nd to 5th at Temple Bar (332 Lafayette St, New York), known for hosting a vibrant artistic scene in the 1980s and 1990s,
The Jewish delicatessen first opened its doors in 1937, and closed its original location in December 2016, to the dismay of many lifelong customers. A new franchise and wholesale business has kept the name, and nostalgia live.
The “Deli After Dark” event is envisioned as an ode to New York City’s everlasting culinary and cocktail culture, with the pop-up culminating on National Repeal Day, Thursday, December 5th.
A knish with caviar creme fraiche at Deli after Dark
“We’re thrilled to partner with Temple Bar to create a truly unique and nostalgic experience,” said Sarri Harper, co-owner of Carnegie Deli. “Both Carnegie Deli and Temple Bar hold a special place in New York City history, and this pop-up is a celebration of that shared heritage.”
The menu will Carnegie Deli’s deli items reimagined as specialty cocktails and bites with a creative, modern twist by the Temple Bar team.
Snacks include a Knish n’ Caviar, featuring pillowy potato knishes with a luxurious side of Dusseldorf mustard and caviar creme fraiche for dipping. A “New York ‘Crudo'”is a playful take on the raw fish dish with a distinctly New York spin, using pastrami spiced and cured gravlax, creme fraiche, everything seasoning, and fresh dill. All-beef cocktail franks, plus pastrami grilled cheese, and corned beef reuben sliders are also on the menu, plus cheesecake for dessert. Harkening back to Temple Bar’s legendary doorman also known as Disco, Disco Fries will also be served, topped with melted cheese and pastrami, to enjoy under the venu’s iconic Andy Warhol-designed disco ball.
Disco fries at Deli After DArk
To drink, fun, food-centric cocktails like the “Pickletini” served with vermouth, pickle brine and a Carnegie Deli pickle garnish and the “Pastrami Rye” with Cocchi Americano and Licor 43 served on the rocks with an orange twist.
“This collaboration is a perfect pairing of two iconic New York establishments,” said Sam Ross, Partner at Temple Bar. “We’re excited to offer our guests a taste of the past with a modern twist in a setting that evokes the glamour and sophistication of a bygone era.”
“Deli after Dark” is bookable via Resy, with a waitlist available.