What would your last meal be? Ours just might be a sandwich from Langer's...not only because it's delicious, but also because it's artery-clogging, heart-attack-inducing food located in a sketchy part of town. But it's totally worth the risk!
To fit in with the retro, totally-frozen-in-time environs, we started with an egg cream.
We thought the blended club soda, milk, chocolate syrup and a frothy top might have some sort of Gestaltian charm, but it didn't. It's definitely an acquired taste — i.e., nasty. No wonder why no one drinks these anymore.
But we didn't dwell on it because the real stuff was on its way.
On the side — a knish and some crinkle-cut fries.
Plain corned beef
Pastrami and coleslaw
Langer's really just might be the best Jewish deli ever (sorry, Katz's!), with its tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat and freshly-baked rye bread with a crispy crust.
Luckily, we made it through our meal without any life-threatening complications...so we decided to continue our adventurous streak by taking a stroll through MacArthur Park.
There's something a little bit sad and wistful about this neighborhood. We wish we could've experienced it during its glory days. But at least we'll always have those amazing sandwiches!
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