The Chosen Food

In our debut episode, Dan investigates the slow decline of deli across North America—and discovers why we're on the cusp of a 21st-century revival. The Chosen Food is hosted, produced and edited by Dr. Dan Aviv. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Thanks to Cambo Smith for the intro and outro music, “Coffee”. David Sax's Save the Deli: In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish Delicatessen can be found anywhere fine books are sold. Thanks to Judy Perly from FreeTimes Cafe, Lev from Lox and Schmear and Andy Kalish from Sam and Gertie’s in Chicago for their time, insight and nosh. Have a question? Please send your queries or questions to chosenfoodpodcast@gmail.com. If you’re interested in Chosen Food (the high school course), it begins October 19, 2020. For more information, see adraba.ca/application.

What's the Chosen Food? Dr. Dan Aviv wants to find out. He's studied, written about, cooked and eaten food for years, and now he's bringing his expertise in Canadian Jewish cuisine to The CJN Podcast Network with this new six-part monthly podcast series. Listen to stories, analysis and insight into the delicious world of deli, hummus, fish and laffa—but maybe not on an empty stomach.