Restaurants

Delis

Panzer's
This fabulous deli has a great American selection, which includes New York flatbreads, Harry's sourdough pretzels, and mini Oreos.
Panzer's 13-19 Circus Rd, NW8 6PB (020 7722 8596/ www.panzers.co.uk) St John's Wood tube. Open Mon-Fri 8am-7pm; Sat 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-2pm.
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Platters
A small but perfectly formed deli, Platters is where you'll find organic spelt flour bagels, cocktail latkes, salt beef brisket, garlic salami, and pickled yellow cucumber from The Homemade Cucumber Company.
Platters 10 Halleswelle Parade, Finchley Rd, NW11 0DL (020 8455 7345) Golders Green tube, then 82, 102, 260 bus.
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm; Sat 8.30am-4pm; Sun 8.30am-2pm.

Rosslyn Delicatessen
There's a veritable shrine to American classics at the back of this much-loved deli. The range includes Mezzetta kosher dill pickles, Jose Goldstein garlic ketchup, and Harry's organic pretzels.
Rosslyn Delicatessen 56 Rosslyn Hill, NW3 1ND (020 7794 9210/ www.delirosslyn.co.uk) Hampstead tube. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-8.30pm; Sun 8.30am-8 pm.

Troubadour Delicatessen
Although not quite in the same league as Dean & Deluca, this New York-style deli is an offshoot of the folk music venue of the same name next door. It stocks breads, cheeses, oils and deli meats like kabanos, black pepper pastrami and oak-smoked turkey.
Troubadour Deli 267 Old Brompton Rd, SW5 9JA (020 7341 6341) West Brompton tube. Open Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 10am-6pm.