Apparently Balducci's, once a beloved Greenwich Village neighborhood gourmet emporium that's now apparently owned by a large corporation out of state, made a big boo boo last week advertising "Ham -- perfect for Hanukah!"
Reminds me of the time that Mr. Cooper, the cafeteria director at my high school Interlochen Arts Academy, wanted to surprise the Jewish students by preparing something special for Passover. We had our own seder with kosher food and matzah, but the well-intentioned Mr. Cooper also served - wait for it - bagels! At least he meant well.
Hard to believe, though, that Ham-gate happened in New York. Well, to paraphrase a line in "Spinal Tap," New York's not a big Jewish town anyway.
Hag Sameach!
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