Rife with physical reminders of its place in history, Richmond is highly aware—and sometimes even justifiably proud—of its political, social, and cultural contributions.
But one of Richmond’s less recognized local offerings may arguably come in culinary form, meriting mention only on sports bar, deli, diner and pub menus and may, in some indirect way, be considered a relic of World War II.
The brazen assemblage of hot pastrami, grilled knockwurst, melted Swiss and hot mustard on rye bread, curiously known in these parts as a "sailor sandwich" is, most likely, a true Richmond native. Carytown’s New York Deli, established in 1929 and operating at its current location since 1934, bills itself as "the birthplace of the sailor sandwich."
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