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David Sax: Save the Deli
December 17, 2009
David Sax writer, journalist
Bethanne Patrick managing editor, The WETA Book Studio

Bethanne Patrick and David Sax discuss Sax's book, Save the Deli: In Search of Perfect Pastrami, Crusty Rye, and the Heart of Jewish Delicatessen.

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