I got to thinking about the old deli's in Sag Harbor in the 1960's. Distefano's on Main Street opposite Glover Street. The place had been there as long as I can remember. It later became the Cove Deli and was open every night till 10pm. There were several near Pierson High School. Cleveland's was on the corner of Division and Henry Streets. It was operated by Arthur and Theresa Cleveland and they lived in the attached house. I remember Arthur got his own gas pump in his yard in 1965, and that was a big deal as everyone else had to go to the gas station. There was also Tony's on the corner of Rt 114 and Elizabeth Street. He also wrote the Secret Sam stories for the Sag Harbor Express. Another was Field's Store on the corner of Rt 114 and Jermain Ave. Topping it off in that area was the Neighbor Store on Jermain Street and Madison St, but that was gone by 1964. Another popular deli was Korsak's on the corner of Division Street and Union Street. They use to get up by 4am daily and make salads, among others potato and famous baked beans. Up until about 1965, the local A&P was a small store on Main Street where the Shopping Cove is today. Also down the street was Schiavoni's, and across the street from that was Ralstons. Eventually most have disappeared and become art galleries among other things. But in their day, these little grocery stores actually served the different neighborhoods in Sag Harbor.
The Harbor Deli came to Main Street around 1970
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