Kravitz Deli in Youngstown will be honoring its foundress for the 10th year with the 10th Annual Rose Kravitz Birthday and Jewish Food Fest.

The weeklong event will kick off Monday, January 27 and last through Saturday, February 1 and will feature Kravitz Deli foundress Rose Kravitz's traditional favorite menu items including:

- Rose K XL Sandwiches for $16

- Family-themed sandwiches including The Herbie and the Three Kids.

- Birthday cake on January 29 to celebrate Rose's birthday

- Birthday breakfast on February 1 at the deli

- The return of the Beef Tongue Challenge 

In addition, Old World dishes will also be a part of the menu during the celebration including the Boiled Egg Bagel, Chicken Mish Mosh Soup, Chopped Chicken Liver, Knishes and Sweet Noodle Kugle.

In a press release, Kravitz Deli owner Matthew Rydarowicz says Kravitz Deli started off as a family business and will continue to stay that way, noting that his sister Briana is the manager of the Garden Cafe in Mill Creek Park and his mother Patricia runs and leads Inspired Catering.

"Rather than ignore the deep-seated history of the deli in the community, we want to honor the traditions and recognize the impact Rose made on the entire region with her drive, practical approach and engagement with the customer," Rydarowicz said.

Rose Kravitz was one of the Valley's first "ladypreneurs" when she opened the Kravitz Deli at 23. She passed away in 2011, having spent nearly every day of her adult life working in the deli, including up to five weeks before her death.

Originally, Kravitz Deli was known as "Elm Street Delicatessen" when it opened in 1939. By 1947, Rose and her husband Herb decided to buy 1738 Elm Street to run the business.

Eventually, in 1970, the business migrated to Belmont Avenue in Liberty, marking a new beginning.

Even after her husband died in 1982, she continued the business alone until her son Jack Kravitz and his wife Cindy returned to the family business, which led to new expansions, wholesale bagels, catering, and even a new location inside the Poland Library.