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>> Are there any decent ones around Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach,
>> where one can get beef tongue, chopped liver, other good stuff?

There is a Jerry's Deli in Costa Mesa. That's probably about as close
as you'll get to a decent jewish deli. Here's their address:

Jerry's Deli
3210 Park Center Drive
Costa Mesa, Ca 92626
Tel: 714-662-3354
Fax: 714-662-3363

Here's the website: http://www.jerrysfamousdeli.com/
Their menu is on the website, that should give you a good idea if it's
what you're looking for.

Cathy