Is the Jewish deli food at Canter’s as good as what you’d find at Langer’s and Brent’s? Not even close. In fact, the dry turkey and just-passable matzo ball soup don't even warrant comparison.

They were paid in matzah ball soup. (JTA) — The sisters of the pop band Haim played their first-ever show at Canter’s, the most famous Jewish deli in Los Angeles, as kids. They were paid in ...