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July 12 2024 from the JTa. The Original story from STLJewishLight:

"Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli opened in 1963 and was beloved as one of St. Louis’ few Jewish delis, kosher or non-. It included a kosher butcher, a bakery and a catering business. In November 2022, the shop was bought for an undisclosed amount by two Jewish businessmen from the East Coast.

"On June 27, Mid Town Distribution, the deli’s Chicago-based kosher food supplier, sued Kohn’s owners, Bayk Kohn LLC and Yehuda Kestenbaum. The lawsuit argues that the owners breached their contract and currently owe a balance of $149,345.20 to Mid Town 'for goods sold and delivered (and) for which payment has not been received.'

"On Tuesday, a letter on Kohn’s website from the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis, which provides kosher certification, said the restaurant and grocery at 10405 Old Olive Street Road had “closed until further notice” last week.

"'The Vaad is acutely aware of the need in St. Louis for fresh kosher meat, kosher catering and a kosher restaurant,” the Vaad wrote. “Individuals are working to make all of that available, perhaps by reopening Kohn’s, and the Vaad has done everything to support these efforts. However, numerous practical and legal issues need to be sorted through by the parties involved. We are hopeful that we will be able to announce good news early next week.'"

Kohn’s ‘Killer Pastrami’ lives on at Busch Stadium

July 11, 2024 from STLJewishLight:

"The closing of Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli last week created a void in the Creve Coeur area for kosher meat and one of the restaurant’s most popular items: Killer pastrami. But, for Cardinal fans who go to games at Busch Stadium this season, the authentic Kohn’s killer pastrami sandwich is still available.

"Kohn’s ballpark kiosk, located behind section 147, was slinging out kosher pastrami and hot dogs to a hungry line of customers while the Cards battled the Kansas City Royals on July 10.

"The ballpark cart is not owned by Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli. For several years, the ballpark location has been owned by an individual unaffiliated with the grocery and deli. The preparation of its pastrami, though, has not changed over the past 12 years.

"Kent said the ballpark kiosk uses the Kohn’s recipe, and the preparation of food is Vaad certified. While the sign says Kohn’s, 'We’re separate from Kohn’s Meat and Deli.'"