Ashkenaz Deli

Chicago has a lot of really great delis to visit - it's one of the things I miss whenever I leave and Ashkenaz Deli is no exception. It's a Jewish-sytle deli nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast that has apparently been around for quite some time although I had never noticed it before my recent visit. From the outside Ashkenaz is quite unassuming from the outside, looking no different than any other old-school Chicago deli, but as soon as I walked in my nose is filled with the aroma of freshly-baked bagels and my eyes panned the display case filled with a plethora of home-made salads. Although it was a slightly pricey item I ordered a bagel and lox with homemade cream cheese, tomatoes and onions. In my opinion, how a deli does a bagel and lox is a true testament to their overall quality as a deli. I must say, the sandwich was delicious and served as a bright spot in an otherwise cold and dismal Chicago winter day.