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Jewish deli Little Pickle<\/a> is here to stay. The much-anticipated pop-up is making a grand return with the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location at the Esplanade on May 19. This fast-casual eatery hopes to be Phoenix\u2019s new go-to for hand-rolled New York bagels with house-made schmears, expertly house-smoked salmon, and the city\u2019s finest pastrami.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few years ago, Founder Rick Phillips taught himself how to make smoked salmon to go with his NY-shipped bagels. He began giving it to his friends, and the exchange turned into the Little Pickle Jewish Deli when a pop-up opportunity at the Esplanade presented itself. The Little Pickle was a nickname Phillips’ mother had for him when he was a baby, which he has since passed to his daughter. Phillips felt that was the perfect name for the deli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The menu includes morning must-haves ranging from NYC bodega-style egg sandwiches and traditional bagels and lox to handcrafted sandwiches for lunch, like the famous pastrami, house-roasted turkey sandwich, or the understated classic egg salad sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe never imagined a pop-up would spark this passion, but the response was overwhelming. People connected with it; it felt like a slice of New York,\u201d Phillips said. <\/strong>\u201cLittle Pickle is the kind of deli food I grew up with. It\u2019s our love letter to the East Coast, reimagined for Phoenix. It\u2019s playful, soulful food with real roots, and we can\u2019t wait to welcome everyone back.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Restaurant vets Phillips and Peter Hearn brought Little Pickle to life under their 151 Hospitality<\/a> umbrella. Little Pickle joins The Mercer, an elevated American bistro and martini destination, and rounding out the trio is a high-energy Mexican concept called Camello slated to open next door to its sister restaurants in the fall.\u00a0ALINE Architecture Concepts headlined construction on Little Pickle and Mercer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The eatery will open bright and early, serving breakfast and lunch daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whether grabbing and going or lingering a little longer, Little Pickle makes it easy with counter service and takeout. 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