While I remain a loyal fan of Michael’s Deli (having grown up with Michael on the North Shore and having been a devoted friend of super-mensch Steve Peljovich for years), when I am not near Brookline’s famed Coolidge Corner, there are few places that slake my insatiable thirst for deli like Mamaleh’s!

For years, Mamaleh’s has been piling on some of the most authentic shmears and cold cuts around. And while nothing beats a fleishig fressen at Mamaleh’s, as they are ever eager to serve their guests, they are introducing a new vegan pop-up Thursdays through Sundays at their recently-revealed test kitchen and event space called Mamaleh’s Kibitz Corner. 

In addition to featuring plant-based lox and egg-free challah, the Corner will also host classes (like the babka baking one with pastry chef Rachel Sundet June 20 that is also available on Zoom for ambitious home cooks) and will be rentable for brisses, bat mitzvahs, birthdays, and any other simchas you can name.

If you want to get more into meat or just enjoy summer in a white meat way, Mamaleh’s sister spot, State Park, will host its first Summer Camp Fried Chicken Picnic on June 12 on its outdoor patio. At this finger lickin’ good event, guests can gorge themselves on juicy chicken and all the fixins’ for just $36 and also enjoy sno cones and special summer cocktails while enjoying and making friends.

Whether you like brisket or burgers, egg creams or espresso martinis, the dynamic duo of Mamaleh’s and State Park have all you want. And this summer, they will offer even more of it!