Ellen Fried

Ellen Fried is a 66-year-old Florida resident and passionate advocate for pastrami lovers, who runs the popular Facebook group 'Ellen Loves Pastrami.' Originally from Atlantic City, New Jersey, Fried has dedicated herself to discovering and promoting delicatessens that craft their own pastrami, organizing social gatherings known as 'meat ups' across the United States. Since founding her group in 2009, she has expanded her culinary community to include various food-themed groups, while her enthusiasm for pastrami has fostered a vibrant network of fellow enthusiasts who share their experiences and opinions about this beloved deli meat.