The closing of Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli last week created a void in the Creve Coeur area for kosher meat and one of the restaurant’s most popular items: Killer pastrami. But, for Cardinal fans who go to games at Busch Stadium this season, the authentic Kohn’s killer pastrami sandwich is still available.
Kohn’s ballpark kiosk, located behind section 147, was slinging out kosher pastrami and hot dogs to a hungry line of customers while the Cards battled the Kansas City Royals on July 10.
The ballpark cart is not owned by Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli. For several years, the ballpark location has been owned by an individual unaffiliated with the grocery and deli. The preparation of its pastrami, though, has not changed over the past 12 years.
“I’m making it the same way as we’ve always done it,” said Matthew Kent, chef at the ballpark location. “We’re not changing anything. It’s the same taste, and the only place you can get it is Kohns’ cart at Busch Stadium. We’re good for the whole season.”
Kent said the ballpark kiosk uses the Kohn’s recipe, and the preparation of food is Vaad certified. While the sign says Kohn’s, “We’re separate from Kohn’s Meat and Deli.”
Kohn’s ballpark kiosk offers kosher stadium dogs ($9.99), killer pastrami ($14.79, with side salad) and Kohn’s pastrami dog ($13.24) every home game, except during Shabbat.
