© DNAinfo | Nicole Levy
Hello Deli owner Rupert Jee announced on Monday, that he has retired the name “Letterman” from his turkey and ham sandwich.
“It was painful to remove [Letterman’s] name, but I think out of respect for Stephen Colbert, it was appropriate.”
In honour of his new neighbour, who along with the ‘Late Show’ staff moved into the Ed Sullivan Theater last Monday, Jee has rechristened a sandwich named after “Late Show” musical director Paul Shaffer to the “The Colbert.”
The sandwich which costs $7.95, is made of breaded chicken cutlet, American cheese, sweet peppers, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a hero, outsells all the others on the menu.
“Since it’s the No. 1 seller, it’s very appropriate that I pass it on to Stephen Colbert because I want people screaming out his name all day long,” said Jee. (via DNA Info)
Rupert Jee’s Hello Deli is located on 213 West 53rd Street, New York and is open Monday – Friday from 7:00Am – 5:30PM and Saturdays from 8:00AM – 3:00PM.
** Update:
@hello_deli Rupert! America demands return of @Letterman & @PaulShaffer sandwiches! USA is hungry enough to eat all 3 of us! #GoodSandwiches
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) August 13, 2015
Hello Deli Renames Sandwich in Stephen Colbert’s Honour
© DNAinfo | Nicole Levy
Hello Deli owner Rupert Jee announced on Monday, that he has retired the name “Letterman” from his turkey and ham sandwich.
“It was painful to remove [Letterman’s] name, but I think out of respect for Stephen Colbert, it was appropriate.”
In honour of his new neighbour, who along with the ‘Late Show’ staff moved into the Ed Sullivan Theater last Monday, Jee has rechristened a sandwich named after “Late Show” musical director Paul Shaffer to the “The Colbert.”
The sandwich which costs $7.95, is made of breaded chicken cutlet, American cheese, sweet peppers, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a hero, outsells all the others on the menu.
“Since it’s the No. 1 seller, it’s very appropriate that I pass it on to Stephen Colbert because I want people screaming out his name all day long,” said Jee. (via DNA Info)
Rupert Jee’s Hello Deli is located on 213 West 53rd Street, New York and is open Monday – Friday from 7:00Am – 5:30PM and Saturdays from 8:00AM – 3:00PM.
** Update: