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Love Blooms at Katz's: Couple's Five-Hour First Date

4/2/2026

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Story summary
  • In 2015, Amy Dell met Jake Dell, the fifth-generation owner of Katz's Delicatessen, through a dating app.
  • After Jake apologized for not confirming their first-date plans, they met for drinks that lasted five hours.
  • Amy felt a connection during the five-hour conversation.
  • Amy recalled that Jake smelled like pastrami, reminding her of her father's restaurant.
  • Their meeting marked the beginning of their relationship in New York City.