Wise Sons (CLOSED)

Housed in the former Bacoshop/Amacita space in Culver City, Wise Sons Jewish Deli is the first L.A. area location of a popular San Francisco deli chain. Started by Ventura native Evan Bloom and his brother, Ari, this prime corner spot now serves a solid array of latkes, bagels, pastrami sandwiches and other Jewish deli favorites to a neighborhood crowd hungry for a decent brunch-time nosh. Wise Sons’ menu also pays homage to Langer’s with a No. 19 pastrami sandwich, as well as offering sweeter dishes like challah French toast and à la carte sides of babka and rugelach. Don’t miss out on their latkes: Ordered by the piece, they come with a side of sour cream and a smooth, chutney-like applesauce.