Wexler’s Deli is newest addition to Grand Central Market

Micah Wexler, last seen tackling Middle Eastern food at Mezze, is opening a new-style old-fashioned Jewish deli at the Grand Central Market.

Called simply Wexler’s Deli, it’s to feature the full run of smoked fish and cured meats -- salmon and sturgeon, pastrami and corned beef -- as well as freshly baked breads and bagels to serve them on.

“Wexler’s Deli isn’t about reinventing the deli, it’s about bringing it back to its roots,� Wexler said. “I grew up eating at delis, they’re a place of community and tradition. We take the time to use old-school recipes and techniques to craft delicious deli food. Curing, brining, smoking, pickling are things that take patience and a trained hand. Wexler’s Deli pays its respects to the traditions of the past but presents itself with an L.A. soul.�

Wexler will be joined by partners Mike Kassar, with whom he worked at Mezze, and David Sanfield, co-founder of the Pitfire Pizza chain. The deli is scheduled to open in February.

It is just the most recent of the high-profile openings and announcements as the nearly 100-year-old market reinvents itself. Already open are Valerie at GCM, Horse Thief Barbecue, Sticky Rice, Press Brothers Juicery and G&B Coffee. Scheduled to open soon are DTLA Cheese, Eggslut, Belcampo Meat, Oyster Gourmet and Olio wood-fired pizza.

Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles.

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