Jerry's Famous Deli
Chain of Jewish delis in the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jerry's Famous Deli was a chain of Jewish delicatessens. The original deli was founded in Studio City, California, in 1978 by Isaac Starkman and Jerry Seidman.[1] The CEO was Starkman's son, Guy Starkman.[2] There was a single similar location, Jerry's Patio Cafe & Bar, in Marina del Rey, CA is now closed. It was owned by Jonathan and Mandy Mitchell. The deli chain is noted for its celebrity clientele, which has included Adam Sandler,[3] Will Smith,[4] Shaquille O'Neal,[5] and the cast of Seinfeld.[6][7] Andy Kaufman once worked at the Studio City deli as a busboy.[8]