For nearly a decade, The Essen Room in Pikesville was one of Baltimore County’s few remaining delis offering authentic Jewish fare, from pastrami on rye and corned beef to matzo ball soup. Its slogan — “where size does matter” — nodded to its famously tall, overstuffed sandwiches.

Now, the restaurant is entering a new era after being sold about two weeks ago to brothers and restaurateurs Aaron and Harley Magden, who plan to turn the space into the third outpost of their small Jewish deli chain, Mikey & Mel’s. It joins two other locations in southern Howard County’s Fulton and downtown Washington, D.C.

In addition to a new name, the Pikesville deli will expand into a vacant 900-square-foot space next door to allow for more sit-down dining, Aaron Magden said in a phone call.

The brothers also plan to extend service hours to include Mondays and breakfast, make renovations and offer delivery through third-party platforms. The deli may offer carryout and delivery only while the changes are underway.

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