Why You Should Go: As one of America’s most important cities, Chicago inevitably bears a host of comparisons to New York City. And while we beat the Big Apple when it comes to friendliness, quality of our basketball and our St. Patrick’s Day parties, we can’t help but give NYC the nod when it comes to deli food. Luckily the folks at Bergstein’s NY Delicatessen have done their best to settle the score by bringing the best of New York right to Chicago Heights.

What You Should Know: Having moved from Brooklyn to Chicago, the Bergstein family knows a thing or two about what makes deli food great. At Bergstein’s you’ll find tender brisket, mouth-watering pastrami and piping hot corned beef inside a sandwich or sliced to take home. In addition to salads, wraps, bagels and soups, you’ll also find deli classics like whitefish salad, lox, knishes and potato pancakes. So whether you’re yearning for a belly-pleasing sandwich or are looking to pick up a whole party spread, it doesn’t get more New York than Bergstein’s.