"Pistol-Combo-Whiskey-Down-With-a-Shot" Recipe

Re-creation by Dr./Chef Jason A. Seidler Ph.D., B.A.

   Jerry Seinfeld could be standing in line next to me, but he isn't. About a mile north of Times Square, the Carnegie Delicatessen treats everyone the same...including V.I.P.s.  A pastrami sandwich is what a "Pistol" refers to .  Back in the 1930's when the "Carnegie Deli" opened, sometimes a pastrami sandwich would be ordered... and instead, a salami sandwich would be prepared.  The two different meats sounded so similar that the owners thought it wise to name it something else that begins with a "P".  New York in the late 30's...it was easy.  "Pistol" it was, and "pistol" it still is.  More waitstaff-expedititor-chef slang was briskly added, and "dinerspeak" is still popular at many diners, although slowing fading away with computer-cash register ordering.

   "Combo" refers to the 4-5 slices of Swiss cheese that even though it's not necessary, adds to the sandwich enjoyment.  Don't think a thin "Panini" sandwich when you go to the Carnegie Delicatessen.  You're guaranteed to hear "Ohh, My Gawd!" more than once anytime you visit.  This is why:

The sandwiches are the size of a human head!!  Think of a woman with a "poofed-up" hairdo, and it would describe size of their club sandwich or the "Woody Allen", which is about a 3 lb. combo of corned beef and pastrami.

"Whiskey Down" refers to toasted rye bread, and "with a shot" means a healthy scoop of cole slaw, which will likely be on the top the Pastrami and swiss cheese, but underneath