The Kibitzing Cook

Jewish Week, The, September, 2005 by Leibovitz, Liel

Leibovitz, Liel The Jewish Week 09-23-2005 Need a holiday recipe? Sharon Lebewohl, of Second Avenue Deli fame, is just a phone call away. Imagine having computer trouble and calling up Bill Gates for a bit of advice, or ringing up Lee Iacocca to ask just what is wrong with your car. While these two are probably not sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring, Sharon Lebewohl is.

And if you don't know her name, you've probably heard of her family's restaurant, Second Avenue Deli, which is renowned for its Jewish delicacies. This Rosh HaShanah, Lebewohl, a brand-new Yiddishe grandma at the ripe old age of 46, is here to answer your questions. She has set up a recipe hotline and is more than willing to help find the perfect side dish to accompany brisket,...