A Cincinnati delicatessen is opening its first brick-and-mortar store this month.
Cincinnati culinary couple and butcher/chef duo Brian and Caitlin Young, who met on the set of season 16 of Bravo’s Top Chef, have brought their Young Buck Deli to the former Holtman’s Donuts shop in Over-the-Rhine. They’re also partnering with Crown Restaurant Group to double as the group’s butchery and pasta commissary kitchen.
“We feel very lucky to have landed this prime location for our business,” Caitlin said in a press release in January. “It’s such a vibrant part of Vine Street and we’re eager to contribute to all the great things happening in OTR. My kids grew up visiting Holtman’s here, so I have a personal connection to the space and I’m excited to bring new life to this storefront and activate these big windows with our very own concept.”
In an email this week, the deli announced it will be opening in its new home Friday, May 10.
“We can hardly contain our excitement and we know you’re buzzing too,” Young Buck wrote. “It’s officially time to eat!”
The Youngs say they aim to approach the traditional sandwich shop from a chef’s perspective, with items made from scratch as often as possible. Lunch meat, bread and accouterments will be crafted in-house using fresh and seasonal ingredients. The deli will offer both a menu of eight to 10 sandwiches, like their Chicago Hot Italian Beef, Italian Cold Cuts and the Vermonter, along with the opportunity to build your own sandwich.
With all Young Buck’s ingredients either being locally sourced or made in-house, the owners are reminding future guests that quality takes time and they have fresh faces on the team, so patience is crucial.
“Please be patient as everyone gets into the swing of things,” the deli wrote. “They’re all learning and probably crushing it! And hey, if we sell out, we sell out. Delicious takes time, but don’t sweat it. Remember, we’re here to stay, so come see us often.”
When it opens, Young Buck will operate every day except Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or sellout. Breakfast sandwiches will be offered from 8-10 a.m. with offerings like a bacon, egg and biscuit sandwich, a pancake sandwich and more.
Young Buck Deli, 1332 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. More info: youngbuckdeli.com.
