“More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’: The Jewish Deli explores how Jewish immigrants, mostly from Central and Eastern Europe, imported and adapted traditions to create a uniquely American restaurant.

“The exhibition reveals how Jewish delicatessens became a cornerstone of American food culture, and how delis served as a lifeline for many Holocaust Survivors and refugees who came to the United States.

“Get a taste of deli history through neon signs, menus, advertisements, uniforms, photographs, and film and TV clips. Plus, spark and share your own deli memories with fun photo ops and interactives!

“Deli delights from Chicagoland’s Once Upon a Bagel will be available for purchase at the Museum during lunchtime on Free Fridays, the last Friday of every month, through the end of 2023.”

“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli
presented by the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Through April 14, 2024.

Learn more and purchase tickets at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center website