Food flows well at the fresh Rivers Deli

If you continue past the Daniel Island Marina and then farther past Tail Gator's Grill on Clements Ferry Road, you should come across Rivers Deli, an eight-week-old establishment that provides a few breakfast and luncheon classics.

Owned and operated by native New Yorkers Donny and Joseph Frazzitta, the place purports to bring a taste of New York to the Lowcountry. Or as much a taste as the restaurant supplier, Boar's Head, will allow.

Either way, sandwiches arrive on smaller, sturdy hero rolls, the meats and cheeses curled high. They're mighty offerings, the generously sized portions dearly appreciated.

Take the Godfather ($7.99), a liberal allotment of spicy ham, Genoa salami, pepperoni, regular ham, provolone, plus extras, or the Bull's Bay ($7.99) featuring turkey, Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato and Russian dressing. Both provide solid backing for Rivers Deli's potential.

And please, too, consider the freshly made salads, which include a sweet, vinegary cucumber salad, macaroni, tuna, and shrimp.

But what's missing? Pastrami and corned beef, likely necessities for any New York-style delicatessen, are curiously absent from the menu. Too bad, because the sandwiches are very good. It's just that a couple more options could lend authenticity.

Rivers Deli also serves breakfast, like its Hungry Man ($4.49) sandwich, three eggs, bacon, ham, sausage and cheese on a hero, as well as wraps ($6.99), including a roast beef option dressed with onions and horseradish sauce.