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By Leanne Kemmler

The one thing Hamilton has been absolutely lacking in has been Jewish delis. Maybe I have managed to miss them all, but if you asked me for an authentic deli, I’d have drawn a blank. That is, I would’ve drawn a blank until I discovered Waxy’s.
They were originally on Locke Street, but recently moved to a former salon space on Duke. The deli only has enough room for two small tables, a cooler for drinks and salads, a counter and small prep area, but it’s big on heart. Run by brothers Harvey and Steven Waxman, it’s the kind of place that people return to often.
We visited on a hot weekday at lunch to sample the wares. The proprietors weren’t wilted by the intense heat. They greeted everyone with a friendly welcome and honored the regulars by remembering names and orders. The Waxman brothers are great at making everyone feel like they are part of an extended family, just as a great eatery should.
Three chalkboards above the counter give the menu listings. There are sandwiches – small and regular sized – soups, sides and specials.
My guest decided a sandwich was in order, but how to choose the filling? Waxy’s season and cook their own beef brisket, so smoked meat seemed a must. But men like big sandwiches, so the Waxy’s Wowser ($8) was chosen. The 6oz sandwich features the aforementioned smoked meat plus corned beef and pastrami. It was a trifecta of deliciously seasoned meats served on an egg bun (twister) by choice. The sandwich was dressed with Sweet Heat mustard, from amongst the half–dozen different mustard options.
It goes without saying that this sandwich was fantastic. I knew it would be. The meat was cut to order and was mouth–watering. The Wowser sandwich is accompanied by spears of kosher dills and a drink.
My choice, a knish ($5), was one of two daily specials. I had no idea what a knish (pronounced kuh–nish) was, so I felt compelled to try it. It turns out a knish is the Jewish version of an empanada or samosa. Seasoned ground beef is hidden within a savoury fried dough. Think jelly donut, but beefier. I really liked this and found it rather filling. It was served with very tasty gravy, but I didn’t need gravy to enjoy it.

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