Only a handful remain, like Eleven City Diner or Manny s in the South Loop.
But a couple of new options have emerged during the pandemic - offering takeout - including one in the West Loop that s sure to be a destination once indoor dining resumes.
Forget whatever image you have in your mind of what a Jewish deli should be. At Rye Deli & Drink - where the motto is Built From the Grain Up - the level of commitment is astonishing. I think we wanted to take what a deli was, and deconstruct it a little bit, said Chef/Partner Billy Caruso.