We have a friend who was moving to the neighborhood of Feig's some years ago. When a neighbor heard about her new address, he said wistfully, "Aw, you'll be really close to the corned beef." Yeah. And the pastrami and the giant, juicy, not-too-sour kosher dills and the delicious side salads, too. Not to mention the time-warp groceries--Dr. Brown's cream soda, anyone? But back to the corned beef. It got a national award last year from a foodie newsletter--yes, the best corned beef in America is at the corner of Fifth Street and Rosemont Boulevard in dusty little Tucson. It comes on chewy rye, with mustard optional, and it's a tender heap of juicy, melt-in-your mouth heaven. So eat.
Runners up:
2. Jason's Deli, 5420 E. Broadway Blvd., No. 260, 790-7000; 4545 N. Oracle Road, 407-1100; www.jasonsdeli.com
3. TIE
AJ's Fine Foods, 2805 E. Skyline Drive, 232-6340, ajsfinefoods.com
Rincon Market, 2513 E. Sixth St., 327-6653, www.rinconmarket.com
Sausage Deli, 2334 N. First Ave., 623-8182, www.sausagedeli.com
