Smoked Turkey

I didn’t end up posting last week, but yes—I made it to Small’s Deli on their final day (wouldn’t have missed it for the world). Tried all week to Uber the Marsa, but demand was so crazy they had to switch it off, and on the day it sold out by 10:30… can you believe it? Ended up sharing the Sophia and Toto with a friend instead. Still great, and I’m just glad I got to enjoy their sandwiches one last time.

To mend my sad heart, I headed back to Berta’s Deli this week—my current muse while I work through their menu. They’ve just made their schnitty from a special into a permanent thing (yay), but I was in the mood for something lighter so I end up with the smoked turkey.

The turkey was lean and tender, but the real highlight was the blackberry compote—sweet, fruity, and paired beautifully with that creamy stracciatella. Candied walnuts added crunch and a nutty edge, though I wouldn’t have minded a few more, or even a touch sweeter and the bread… well, you already know I love their Turkish.

Everything came together nicely, it just felt like it needed the volume turned up a notch—maybe a heavier hand with the compote. Super close to a 10, but still a really satisfying sandwich. I’ll be back soon—probably for that schnitty.