Moody's Delicatessen Waltham

Moody's Delicatessen & Provisions in Waltham has been opened for a while and have from the start generated quite a buzz. Located with everything else on Moody Street they are towards the upper end of that street. The brick sidewalks are almost finished and they look really good.

Easy to find and you take your chances with the on-street parking.

I was a bit late for my lunch today and they were packed, people eating everywhere. The place smelled delicious with all the charcuterie around.

I have been told that if you only order one thing here, it should be the Katz ($12.50). "Pastrami with Mama Lil’s pickle mustard, swiss cheese on rye". This is what your money gets you, only a sandwich and even if the sandwich was delicious, I think it's on the expensive side. There was a ton of warm and delicious pastrami, but it was also seriously greasy. I don't mind, I like fat but be aware.

This is the famous The Backroom that Chef Joshua Smith opened to much acclaim despite small portions and big prices. It also adds much-needed seating for the delicatessen up front.