Janis wrote:

> There are also tons of L.A. places that I miss and don't even know if they
> are still there. I miss Roll N Rye deli (I know that is still there) in
> Culver City. I also miss all my favorite Sushi spots. I have to say that
> Massachusetts is not a culinary "hub".

For my mom, it's Johnny's Pastrami in Culver City. (Yes, we have had
this discussion about the best pastrami in that area before!) She's
flying out in October, but we won't have a chance to visit. I hate
driving in that part of SoCal anyway.

--Lin