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Los Angeles, CA—November 4, 2025 — Langer’s Deli, a 78-year-old Los Angeles treasure woven into the city’s cultural fabric, announced today that it will keep its doors open through at least the 2028 Olympic Games—and likely beyond.

“Langer’s and Los Angeles share a story that spans generations,” said owner Norm Langer. “As our City prepares to welcome the world for three unforgettable milestones—the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the 2028 Olympic Games—we want to continue serving Angelenos and visitors from across the globe. Langer’s isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an institution my father, Al, founded when I was two years old. We’re proud to carry that legacy into one of the most exciting chapters in Los Angeles history.”

At the heart of Langer’s legacy is the #19, a sandwich that’s achieved near-mythic status among Angelenos and food critics alike. Piled high with hand-cut pastrami that’s smoky, tender, and perfectly marbled, balanced by crisp coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and a swipe of Russian dressing between slices of double-baked rye, the #19 is often called the best pastrami sandwich in the world. It’s not just a menu item—it’s a cultural touchstone, representing the craftsmanship, hospitality, and timeless appeal that have made Langer’s a fixture of Los Angeles life for nearly eight decades.

Last year, Langer made headlines when he warned that persistent public safety and quality-of-life challenges around MacArthur Park, home to the deli’s iconic location at 7th and Alvarado, threatened its future.

Since then, Langer says the outlook has brightened. “Thanks to Mayor Karen Bass’s leadership, and the dedicated efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department, Recreation and Parks, Department of Sanitation, community clergy, and, most importantly, our loyal customers, conditions around MacArthur Park have improved,” Langer said. “The City’s investments of time, resources, and focus have made a real difference. People see the change, and we’re grateful to be here for them.”

Still, Langer says, there is work yet to be done. “We are optimistic that this progress will continue, it must continue, and Langer’s will do its part to be part of that progress,” he added.

As Los Angeles moves toward an extraordinary three-year period of global attention, Langer’s, soon to mark its 80th anniversary in 2027, reaffirms its commitment to remaining a cornerstone of Los Angeles life: a gathering place where community, culture, and world-famous hand-cut pastrami come together.

“Langer’s has always been more than a restaurant,” Langer reflected. “It’s a symbol of perseverance, of what this city can accomplish when we care for one another and believe in its promise.”

Media Contact:
Rob Wilcox (916) 396-0400 or robwilcoxpr@gmail.com

Los Angeles, CA —October 29, 2025— Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized by the prestigious Michelin Guide to California, earning its 2025 Michelin Guide plaque,  an enduring symbol of culinary excellence, heritage, and consistency.

First added to the Michelin Guide in 2019, Langer’s remains one of Los Angeles’ most iconic and beloved dining institutions — a timeless destination where tradition and quality meet. The arrival of the 2025 Michelin plaque reaffirms that legacy, honoring not just the food but the generations of care, service, and craftsmanship that have defined Langer’s for more than seven decades.

“Being mentioned by the Michelin Guide is one of the highest forms of praise you can earn in the restaurant industry,” said Norm Langer, owner of Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant. “We’re incredibly proud to be included once again and deeply grateful to our loyal customers and our dedicated employees,  some of whom have been with us for decades,  for helping make this honor possible. This recognition belongs to them as much as it does to our family.”

Founded in 1947 by Al and Jean Langer, the restaurant has long been a cultural touchstone for Los Angeles — a gathering place for generations of Angelenos, travelers, and celebrities drawn by one promise: the finest pastrami sandwich in America.

The late Nora Ephron, writing in The New Yorker, described Langer’s pastrami as “the finest hot pastrami sandwich in the world… soft but crispy, tender but chewy, peppery but sour, smoky but tangy… a symphony orchestra, different instruments brought together to play one perfect chord. It is, in short, a work of art.”

Each Langer’s sandwich tells a story of craftsmanship, heritage, and community — from the hand-cut pastrami, smoked and steamed to perfection, to the freshly baked rye bread with just the right amount of crust. It’s a balance of flavor and texture that has made Langer’s legendary.

This is food with soul. Tradition on a plate. Los Angeles — one pastrami sandwich at a time.

Located just steps from Metro’s Red-Purple Line at the Westlake/MacArthur Park station — or easily accessible via the secure, monitored parking lot at 7th and Westlake — Langer’s Delicatessen-Restaurant invites guests to experience a true piece of Los Angeles history.

Join us. Taste the legacy. Be part of the story. At Langer’s, every sandwich is a memory waiting to be made.

Media Contact:
Rob Wilcox (916) 396-0400 or robwilcoxpr@gmail.com

Los Angeles is the city of stars, yet the pastrami at Langer’s Delicatessen in Los Angeles is a star in its own right. The best way to enjoy it is in the form of a sandwich called the No. 19. The deli opened in 1947, and its founder, Al Langer, developed the flagship sandwich. The No. 19 combines hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, Russian dressing, and rye bread. The item gained acclaim during the 1950s and ’60s, and it has become a favorite among entertainers, food critics, and screenwriting royalty like Nora Ephron.

Today, Langer’s is run by Al’s son, Norm Langer. In a glowing 2002 New Yorker article written by Ephron, Norm shared that most delis would steam their pastrami for 30 to 45 minutes. However, Langer’s goes farther with the process. “We take that piece of pastrami, put it into our steamer, and steam it for almost three hours,” Norm explained. “It will shrink twenty-five to thirty percent, but it’s now tender — so tender it can’t be sliced thin in a machine because it will fall apart. It has to be hand-sliced.”

The whole hand-slicing component is part of what makes the pastrami so succulent and prevents it from becoming rubbery. The deli’s founder honed that skill while working at New York delis. Another key to making the sandwich scrumptious involves using par-baked bread that Langer’s finishes baking on site, ensuring it is piping hot.

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“An easy choice for the most popular pastrami sandwich at this historic deli in Westlake, just west of Downtown. This near-perfect Jewish deli sandwich features house-baked rye bread, russian dressing, cheese, coleslaw and freshly sliced slivers of the most achingly perfect, smoked pastrami on earth. There is simply no equal when it comes to this pastrami.”

We agree! Thank you, Eater! – The Langers