From that tall, handsome sandwich man in Ohio:
In Columbus, those who seek sandwich nirvana may find their enlightenment at Katzinger’s Delicatessen in ye olde German Village, right at the edge of downtown.
Consistently rated the best sandwich shop in the city, it does not disappoint. Entering the establishment, one is greeted by a vast array of accoutrements. Cases full of fish salads made from scratch, various pastas of all varieties, none-more-kosher meats, salamis from destinations far and wide (and the taste is worth the carbon footprint), cheeses to enchant the patate. But that is not all. Oh no. That is not all.
There is also… the sandwich menu. Can one have too much of a good thing? Is such a thing possible? To enjoy every sandwich here would take you a month. A well-fed month.
Where to begin? Well, in this political season of treachery, one’s heart may long for a reminder of a simpler, more prosperous time. In 1994, then-president Bill Clinton entered this fabled room… and designed his own sandwich. #59 on the Menu = President Bill’s Day At the Deli.
A very simple yet elegant ‘wich with all the elements in place. Corned beef, a generous but not too-ample serving. Swiss cheese, in a similar fashion. Spicy mustard. Just the right spice. On pumpernickle (edited). Of course. Digging in, all is right with the world. Ever so briefly.
The Lunch Encounter 
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm . . .
Katzinger’s is the REAL DEAL. Only been in Columbus, OH around four years, but I’d say this place is a destination.
A sandwich & extras freak’s heaven. There’s gotta something here for everyone. It’s in an interesting historic neighborhood too.
I gotta get to Katzinger’s. With a name that has Zinger in it, it’s got to be good!
So I went the other day. And noticed the menu for #59 doesn’t show rye for the wrappers.
“#59 President Bill’s Day at the Deli -Hot Corned Beef, Swiss cheese, Hot Mustard on Pumpernickel.”
A ha, thank you for the correction. I will go back and edit. Excellent sleuthing. How was your sandwich?
Course they do call it pumpernickle rye…
No worries!
I ate the #59 and enjoyed it much. To my feeble brain, rye usually comes with caraway seeds. Is this correct? Anyhow, I was merely quoting the real menu . . . : ^ ).
There is seeded and without. In this household we need both – seeds for me and without seeds for himself. Rye refers to the flour, actually, and the seeds are caraway – the icing.
Love love Love your blog- the fact you mention Katzinger’s- and so favorably, too – is certainly a plus but indeed what is more American, more delightful, more perfect than the sandwich? I long for the day when I no longer hear “how can a sandwich cost so much?” Oh dear, take those perfectly crafted fixin’s, place them architecturally on a china plate and surely that is worth $12 or more! Between two slices of artisan crusty bread? It’s just a sandwich. Ust a sandwich? Thank you for helping me educate the world-the sandwich is a noble edible piece of art to be honored and respected. I look forward to perusing your blog.
Diane Warren, owner, Katzinger’s Delicatessen
Really nice to hear from you, Diane. Thank you!!
I just paid $3.70 for an ordinary small latte. No one in the place was complaining about the prices. Making a fine sandwich takes loads of skill and time, and it is a complex endeavor – good bread alone is a masterpiece. I’m happy to pay top dollar for that and am happy to spread the gospel.
Lisa