Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Nate 'N Al

Beverly Hills

— Golden Shield Commemorative Plaque —

Nate 'N Al Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 20, 2025

1. Nate 'N Al Marker

Inscription.
Al Mendelson and Nate Rimer established a delicatessen called Nate 'N Al at this site in 1945. Al and Nate had met in Detroit and moved west to Southern California to open their own delicatessen. The deli expanded over many years and was popular as a gathering place for local residents and with the luminaries from the entertainment industry. The delicatessen also represents the rise of the Jewish population in Los Angeles in the 1940s and rapidly became a gathering place for the Jewish community. It is the third oldest Jewish deli in the Los Angeles area.

Erected by City of Beverly Hills. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 34° 4.22′ N, 118° 24.13′ W. Marker is in Beverly Hills, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Beverly Drive north of Brighton Way, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills CA 90210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los

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Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pioneer Hardware Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Pixie Town (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry Harris Shoes (about 300 feet away); Gearys Beverly Hills (about 400 feet away); Ah Fong's (about 400 feet away); Francis-Orr Stationary Co. (about 400 feet away); Edelweiss Chocolates (about 400 feet away); The Luau (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly Hills.

Regarding Nate 'N Al. Historically, the deli was popular with local residents and clientele from the entertainment industry. It has been in continuous operation at its North Beverly Drive location since its founding in 1945, where it has been a consistent and popular mainstay of Hollywood

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 20, 2025

2. Nate 'N Al Marker

producers, writers, directors, and stars. Nate eventually left the business, and Al continued to operate the delicatessen with his family. Nate 'n Al Delicatessen was operated by Mendelson's grandsons Mark and David until recently. It will continue operation under the same name, but will be relocated to 443 North Canon Drive.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 20, 2025

3. Nate 'N Al

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.