Hidden along East Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale sits a deli that has been quietly perfecting the art of pastrami for over fifty years. Pomperdale Famous New York Deli serves up the kind of pastrami sandwich that makes transplanted New Yorkers weep with joy and converts Florida natives into deli devotees.
With hand-cut meat piled high on fresh rye bread, this family-owned spot delivers authentic New York flavor without requiring a plane ticket. Whether you are a longtime pastrami fanatic or someone who has never understood the hype, one bite at Pomperdale will change everything you thought you knew about deli meat.
How Pomperdale Brings NYC Pastrami To Florida
Family traditions carry weight, especially when they involve cured meat and three generations of dedication. Pomperdale Famous New York Deli opened its doors in 1969, bringing genuine East Coast deli culture to Fort Lauderdale long before it became fashionable.
The family behind the counter has spent decades sourcing quality brisket, perfecting spice blends, and slow-cooking pastrami the old-fashioned way…