This disappearing deli meat is a slice of the past

Paying tribute to a once popular cold cut.

View in browser|nytimes.com September 25, 2024 "Every so often I crave a slice of the American past," our columnist writes, "only to find that, like succotash or Jell-O molds, it is disappearing right in front of me." Oz Digital/Alamy Dan Barry bids farewell to a once popular deli meat that's now hard to find. → Sign up for the For You newsletter: A round-up of the best stories personalized to you. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018