Gershon's Deli & Caterers*

Gershon's, the Capital District's oldest kosher-style deli, was
opened by Irv and Lena Gershon in 1954; the original location
was directly across the street from the present site.  The current
locale, 1600 Union Street, debuted in 1956.  As time passed, Irv
and Lena responded to their customers' demands and developed
a thriving catering service, eventually selling the deli to their
nephew Bob Lessner in 1973.  He in turn sold to Lou and Tony
in 1985.  They have carried out the original mission of the
founders- fresh food, freshly prepared daily, and courteously
served.  Lena Gershon's original recipes still prevail and
continue to delight through the decades!