| Greenblatt's | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1926 |
| Closed | 2021 |
| Owner | Jeff Kavin |
| Food type | Jewish delicatessen |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Location | 8017Sunset Boulevard,Sunset Strip,West Hollywood,California, 90046, United States |
Greenblatt's, also known asGreenblatt's Deli & Fine Wines, was aJewish delicatessen established by Herman Greenblatt in 1926, and located on theSunset Strip inWest Hollywood, California, until its eventual closing in August 2021.[1] Greenblatt's was an "iconic LA restaurant" according toThe Hollywood Reporter.[2]
Greenblatt's Deli & Fine Wine Shop was initially located inSouth Central Los Angeles, which at the time was home to a large Jewish population, but it later moved to its location on the Sunset Strip. Greenblatt's was established in 1926 by Herman Greenblatt, who would later sell the deli to the Kavin family in 1946. The Kavin family retained ownership of the deli for 75 years until its eventual closing in 2021.[1][2]
After 95 years of operations Greenblatt's Deli closed its doors on August 12, 2021. Longtime owner Jeff Kavin stated his intention to close the deli with dignity a little less than a month before the JewishHigh Holiday season, and ensuing rush of catering orders.[1][2]
Greenblatt's boasted a long list of notable celebrity patrons includingKirk Douglas,Marilyn Monroe,Joe DiMaggio,Groucho Marx,Errol Flynn,Orson Welles,Janis Joplin,Bing Crosby,Peter Lawford,Boris Karloff,Bobby Darin,Rita Hayworth;Bela Lugosi,Marlon Brando,Peter Lorre,Lenny Bruce,Robert Mitchum,John Belushi,Danny Kaye, andBillie Holiday were all said to be regulars at the deli.[1][2]
