Edelweiss Delicatessen

11/16/2022

11/12/2022

David Hennings
November 3, 1966 -
November 9, 2022

Visitation at Butler-Hughes Funeral Home in Kings Park, NY:
Saturday, November 12, 6-9PM
Sunday, November 13, 1-4PM & 7-9PM

Funeral at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Fort Salonga, Monday, November 14, 10AM. Internment to follow at Locust Valley Cemetery in Locust Valley, NY.

11/10/2022

David Hennings, owner of Edelweiss Delicatessen, long-time Kings Park resident, and loved one and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on November 9, with his wife and sons at his side and surrounded by friends and family. He leaves behind many broken hearts, but also a legacy of great memories of a man who loved life and the people who were in his.

Viewing will be at Butler-Hughes Funeral Home in Kings Park, NY:
Saturday, November 12, 6-9PM
Sunday, November 13, 1-4PM & 7-9PM

Funeral at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Fort Salonga, Monday, November 14, 10AM. Internment to follow at Locust Valley Cemetery in Locust Valley, NY.

10/28/2022

Wow...check out Boars Head prices (wholesale) for 3 different decades back in the "good old days". It's been quite a different story since then!
Such as bologna...
1976... $1.09/lb
1986... $1.49/lb
1996... $1.89/lb
(Yup, cleaning out the store 😥)

10/19/2022

It’s time to say goodbye…

Thirty-two years have gone by since Edelweiss first opened its doors. We are very sad to announce that we are officially closed for business.

Many of you were already aware that Dave, the owner, and truly the heart and soul of Edelweiss, has been fighting cancer. It’s been well over a year since he has been able to work and manage the store, and his absence was sorely felt. During that time, his two sons put their own plans on hold, and along with some very special crewmembers, had been doing their best to hold down the fort in anticipation of his return. Unfortunately, his return was not meant to be. We were hoping we would find someone to take over the business and keep alive one of the last authentic German delicatessens, but that was also not meant to be.

Dave and his family are sincerely grateful for each and every customer that has walked through our doors, many of whom we are proud to call friends. Whether it was Sunday morning breakfast for the family, a sandwich for your lunch break, a catered Oktoberfest party, or a bratwurst on Kings Park Day, it has been an absolute honor and a joy to serve the Kings Park community. We will miss this huge chapter of our lives and all the people we have shared it with.

The Hennings family also thanks all those who have reached out with messages of kindness and support during this difficult time. Dave has put up a long and brave fight. We are heartbroken that this is not a fight he will win. If anyone would like to share an Edelweiss memory or send Dave a message, we would love to pass it on to him.

Alles Gute & Auf Wiedersehen!
(Best wishes & Goodbye, or “until we meet again”)

04/14/2022

We are working on extending our hours again. Today and tomorrow we will be open until 6pm.

04/08/2022

Pick up some delicious babka for the holiday! Makes amazing french toast!

04/06/2022

32 years ago today...
Edelweiss excitedly welcomed our first customers and the Kings Park community warmly welcomed us. Thank you to all our customers, current and past, for your support!

03/17/2022

Corned Beef & Cabbage, with potatoes and Dave's horseradish sauce...until we close at 3pm or it runs out, whichever comes first!

03/05/2022

2022 Kings Park St. Patrick's Day Parade

03/04/2022

The 2022 Kings Park St. Patricks Day Parade is tomorrow, 12 noon! Hope to see you out on Main Street cheering on our Grand Marshalls and all the paraders! Stop in for a Paddy Day breakfast or lunch special!