Pyro’s Pastrami at Delirama was otherworldly–fatty in just the right way, powerfully flavored, and cut as thick as brisket.
Sadly, natural disasters have put an abrupt end to Delirama in Berkeley. SFGate reports that the store is closing. The concept of selling pastrami at Delirama is sadly finished, the owners confirmed to SFGate, and mentioned in an Instagram post.
Why did this beloved Berkeley meat hotspot–which I highlighted as a leader of the Bay Area’s Pastrami Renaissance–close?
Natural disasters are the culprit. Major rainstorms last year led to power outages and the loss of over 2,000 pounds of pastrami. The restaurant was sadly never able to fully recover.
We’re sad to see Delirama go, but excited to see what the next chapter means for the owners and their food.
