Rhyme for L'chayim

One of my favorite places here in Beulah is the L'chayim Delicatessan. I love to stock up on their freshly made bagels for our guests here at the Inn. Hey, why mess with success.

In addition to terrific bagels, they offer a wonderful selection of sandwiches, salads, cheeses, baked goods and more.

Owner, Jonathon Clark, is an absolute joy. He's constantly joking around with his patrons and that makes the ambience all the more enjoyable.

L'chayim is closed during the winter months so locals and visitors alike go through withdrawls. Though you can buy the bagels and freeze them to get you through the winter, there's just something about going into the deli, visiting with folks and getting a freshly made bagel or sandwich. We get a teaser in the fall when Jonathon gets us turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Now, the much anticipated re-opening of L'chayim for the 2009 season is upon us. Jonathon promises that the doors will open this April 15th. I for one will be there with bells on, figuratively speaking of course. On second thought . . . hmmmm. Where did I put those bells?

My impending "bagel frenzy" getting the best of me, I was overcome with the need to write a "Rhyme for L'chayim" . . . enjoy!

Rhyme for L’chayim

I’m so excited, no really, can’t wait
For the much anticipated re-opening date
Come one, come all and celebrate
At the Deli called L’chayim

Stop in to eat and enjoy all the fun
And watch as the owner, Jonathon,
Jokes and teases with everyone
At the Deli called L’chayim

I love their bagels, I cannot abstain
Cinnamon Raisin, Poppy Seed, Plain
Honey wheat, Everything, Harvest Grain
At the deli called L’chayim

A deli, a bakery, catering and more
Freshly made bagels, choices galore
It’s so much more than a bagel store
At the Deli called L’chayim

Specialty sandwiches, fresh deli meats
Cheeses and salads and dolmas for treats
Freshly baked cookies and other nice sweets
At the Deli called L’chayim

The doors will re-open on April fifteen
Finally! Jonathan, where have you been?
Come have a bagel, be social, be seen.
At the deli called L’chayim

So, April 15th, I'll see you at the deli. I'll be the one with the Cinnamon Raisin bagel crammed in her mouth and cream cheese all over her face making yummy noises . . . wearing bells!

Love,

The Lady of the Lake