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Ben's Kosher Deli (colloquially known as Ben's) is a
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History

Ben's was founded in 1972. Ben's formerly operated a midtown location which had catered events such as Broadway premieres and fashion shows, such as the 2023
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show. The owner of Ben's, Ronnie Dragoon, owned at one time seven locations. He started the business when he was 24 years old. The restaurant is
kosher (also or , ) is a set of dietary laws dealing with the foods that Jewish people are permitted to eat and how those foods must be prepared according to Jewish law. Food that may be consumed is deemed kosher ( in English, ), from the Ashke ...
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. The Scarsdale location was open from 2015 until 2021. The Manhattan location merged with a kosher restaurant called Mr. Broadway.


See also

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List of Ashkenazi Jewish restaurants Following is a list of Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, Ashkenazi Jewish restaurants, including some kosher restaurants: * Attman's Delicatessen, Maryland * Barney Greengrass, New York City * Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli, Oregon; California; W ...


References

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