Craving a true New York deli fix without hopping a flight north? At Pomperdale Famous New York Deli in Fort Lauderdale, the pastrami is so tender and smoky that people plan whole beach days around a sandwich run. Massive stacks, classic sides, and warm service make every visit feel like a tradition.
Come hungry, leave plotting your next excuse to return.
1. The Legendary Pastrami on Rye
Locals whisper about the steam, the spice, the first bite that melts before you can even brag about it. The pastrami at Pomperdale is hand sliced, tender, and stacked so high you brace the rye with both hands. A swipe of mustard, a snap of half sour pickle, and suddenly lunch turns into a life decision.
You taste pepper, smoke, and tradition in every slice. The balance is perfect: juicy meat, sturdy rye, clean heat from the seasoning. It is the kind of sandwich that makes you plan detours, call friends, and promise to share, then conveniently forget.
2. The New Yorker Combo
When you cannot choose between corned beef and pastrami, the New Yorker makes the decision for you. It is a skyscraper sandwich that somehow stays balanced, with layers of peppery pastrami hugging silky corned beef. Take a deep breath, loosen your grip, and let the juices run slightly into the rye…