Decisions, decisions... How to choose between the Rachel (a mound of corned beef and turkey, melted Swiss, coleslaw, and Russian dressing on rye) and the Rebecca (layers of pastrami, cream cheese, and smoked turkey with Russian dressing on egg bread)?  The solution for many patrons of this longtime Southside deli is to divide them between you and a friend.  Just save room for the to-die-for chocolate meringue pie.  Beer & wine.  Open Mon-Sat 9-3.  Closed Sun.  Cash or checks only.  $

True, it’s not your all-American hot dog, but we think the hot pastrami sandwich at Carshon’s is an equally patriotic way to celebrate the Fourth.  Followed by a slice of chocolate meringue pie, it’s a perfect all-season lunch.

True, it’s not your all-American hot dog, but we think the hot pastrami sandwich at Carshon’s is an equally patriotic way to celebrate the Fourth.  Followed by a slice of chocolate meringue pie, it’s a perfect all-season lunch.

With the perils of winter behind us, made bearable by flu shots and the curative powers of the chicken soup served at this perennial fave, we declare it open season on their hot pastrami sandwich.  Paired with a California chardonnay and followed by a slice of chocolate meringue pie, it’s a perfect all-weather lunch.

Far removed from the world of messy chicken wings and burgers, this old-time deli continues to build the superb, two-fister hot pastrami on rye that has attracted crowds for decades.  Paired with a chilled beer, it’s all a body could want.

Far removed from the world of messy chicken wings and burgers, this old-time deli continues to build the superb, two-fister hot pastrami on rye that has attracted crowds for decades.  Paired with a chilled beer, it’s all a body could want.

Far removed from the world of messy chicken wings and piled-high hamburgers, this favorite old-time deli continues to build the superb, two-fister hot pastrami on rye that has attracted crowds for decades.  Paired with a chilled beer or glass of wine, it’s all a body could want.

A nip in the air threatened an onslaught of the sniffles, which sent us scurrying to our favorite neighborhood deli for a bowl of chicken noodle soup.  A hot pastrami sandwich and a cold imported beer (for medicinal purposes only, of course) warded off any other ailments.

A nip in the air threatened an onslaught of the sniffles, which sent us scurrying to our favorite neighborhood deli for a bowl of chicken noodle soup.  One of the signature hot pastrami sandwiches and a cold imported beer (for medicinal purposes only, of course) warded off any other ailments.

A nip in the air threatened an onslaught of the sniffles, which sent us scurrying to our favorite neighborhood deli for a bowl of chicken noodle soup.  One of their signature hot pastrami sandwiches and a cold imported beer (for medicinal purposes only, of course) warded off any other ailments.

New energy-saving light bulbs brighten the turn-of-the-century look of our favorite neighborhood deli.  No change though in the Ruthie, a third of a pound of hot pastrami topped with sauerkraut and melted Swiss on rye.  A cold Shiner Bock was the perfect accompaniment.

New energy-saving light bulbs brighten the turn-of-the-century look of our favorite neighborhood deli.  No change though in the Ruthie, a third of a pound of hot pastrami topped with sauerkraut and melted Swiss on rye.  A cold Shiner Bock was the perfect accompaniment.  Our friend’s chopped liver on grilled egg bread solicited almost as many raves as his slice of chocolate meringue pie.

When you’re in the mood for a comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup and a delicious hot pastrami sandwich, this is the only place to go.  Period.  Sure, Fort Worth’s favorite deli offers much more, but old habits are hard to change.  Nice selection of imported beers and wine by the glass.

When we’re in the mood for a comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup and a delicious hot pastrami sandwich, this is the only place to go.  Period.  Sure, our favorite deli offers much more, but old habits are hard to change.  Nice selection of imported beers and wine by the glass.

When we’re in the mood for a comforting bowl of chicken noodle soup and a delicious hot pastrami sandwich, this is the only place to go.  Period.  Sure, our favorite deli offers much more, but sometimes we can’t help being a creature of habit.  Nice selection of imported beers and wine by the glass.

Desperate for a hot pastrami fix, we headed for our favorite deli, only to be distracted by a new offering: a create-your-own plate lunch.  Pick three—lox, potato salad, slaw, chicken liver, cheeses, fresh fruit—and enjoy.  It will be hard, but save room for one of the outstanding chocolate desserts.

Desperate for a hot pastrami fix, we headed for our favorite deli, only to be distracted by a new offering: a create-your-own plate lunch.  Pick three—lox, potato salad, slaw, chicken liver, cheeses, fresh fruit—and enjoy.  It will be hard, but save room for one of the outstanding chocolate desserts.

Desperate for a hot pastrami fix, we headed for our favorite deli, only to be distracted by a new offering: a create-your-own plate lunch.  Pick three—lox, potato salad, slaw, chicken liver, cheeses, fresh fruit, and more—and enjoy.  It will be hard, but save room for one of the outstanding chocolate desserts.

Atkins dieters can visit this venerable neighborhood deli for either the corned beef or the pastrami with melted Swiss.  And if they’re feeling naughty, have some chocolate pudding cake to boot.

Atkins dieters can visit this venerable neighborhood deli for either the corned beef or the pastrami with melted Swiss.  And if you’re feeling naughty, have some chocolate pudding cake.

Atkins-dieters can visit this venerable neighborhood deli and latch on with impunity to either the corned beef or the pastrami with melted Swiss.  If you’re out of the diet’s strict induction phase, a cold imported pilsner is the perfect accompaniment.  And if you want to be naughty, try an exceptional dessert like homemade meringue pie or some chocolate pudding cake.

Not requiring the curative powers of the chicken noodle soup, we opted for the Ruthie—corned beef, coleslaw, turkey, and Russian dressing on rye.  A glass of the day’s featured Chardonnay paired nicely, but the combination left no room for the chocolate meringue pie.

Not requiring the curative powers of the chicken noodle soup, we opted for the Ruthie—corned beef, coleslaw, turkey, and Russian dressing on rye.  A glass of the day’s featured Chardonnay paired nicely, but the combination left no room for the chocolate meringue pie.

Not requiring the curative powers of the chicken noodle soup, we opted for the Ruthie—corned beef, coleslaw, turkey, and Russian dressing on rye.  A glass of the day’s featured Chardonnay paired nicely, but the combination left no room for the chocolate meringue pie.

After 75 years of practice, the popular South Side deli has mastered the art of sandwich making.  We recommend the Reuben, with one-third of a pound of corned beef, or the Rachel, with layers of turkey, corned beef, melted Swiss, and coleslaw drizzled with Russian dressing on whole wheat.

After 75 years of practice, the popular South Side deli has mastered the art of sandwich making.  We recommend the Reuben, with one-third of a pound of corned beef, or the Rachel, layers of turkey, corned beef, melted Swiss, and coleslaw drizzled with Russian dressing on whole wheat.

After 75 years of practice, the popular South Side deli has mastered the art of sandwich making.  We recommend the Reuben, with one-third of a pound of corned beef, or the Rachel, layers of turkey, corned beef, melted Swiss, and coleslaw drizzled with Russian dressing on whole wheat.

A bit under the weather, we sought out the magical, curative powers of the chicken noodle soup served at this neighborhood deli.  For good measure we backed it up with a sandwich of hot pastrami, thinly sliced and piled high on rye and sided with an imported German beer.

A bit under the weather, we sought out the magical, curative powers of the chicken noodle soup served at this neighborhood deli.  For good measure we backed it up with a sandwich of hot pastrami, thinly sliced and piled high on rye and sided with an imported German beer.

A bit under the weather, we sought out the magical, curative powers of the chicken noodle soup served at this neighborhood deli.  For good measure we backed it up with a sandwich of hot pastrami, thinly sliced and piled high on rye and sided with an imported German beer.  We completed the treatment with a not-too-modest slice of Carshon's killer chocolate meringue pie.

To satisfy a hot pastrami craving, we headed to our favorite deli, where they pile it so high between the slices of rye that you can hardly manage a bite.  Indulge yourself with a slice of the heavenly chocolate pie topped smile-high with meringue.  Extensive list of domestic and imported beers.

In need of a hot pastrami fix, we headed to our favorite deli, where they pile it so high between the slices of rye that you can hardly manage a bite.  It is certainly enough for lunch, but indulge yourself with a slice of the heavenly chocolate pie topped smile-high with meringue.  Extensive list of domestic and imported beers.

Some folks depend upon flu shots.  We prefer the magical homemade chicken soup at this popular southside Kosher-style deli.  If you feel like branching out beyond lox and cream cheese, try the pastrami, corned beef, or pickled herring.  Don't miss out on the homemade pies and cheesecakes.  Of course, a glass of wine or imported beer always makes for a good dose of medicine too.

This longtime favorite neighborhood deli serves up delicious sandwiches—piled high with hot pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or turkey—that provide a welcome departure from Tex-Mex and barbecue.

This longtime favorite neighborhood deli serves up delicious sandwiches—piled high with hot pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or turkey—that provide a welcome departure from Tex-Mex and barbecue.  Regulars savor either the Key lime or the chocolate meringue pie.

This longtime favorite neighborhood deli serves up delicious sandwiches—piled high with hot pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or turkey—that provide a welcome departure from Tex-Mex and barbecue.  Regulars always save room for a sliver of either the Key lime or the chocolate meringue pie.