Conveniently for the past 10 years my primary doctor's office has been
next door to the Pomperdale Deli. AFTER I see my doctor, weigh in, get
my blood pressure taken and my blood drawn for tests I go next door to
reward myself!
I've been going to the Pomperdale Deli ever since it opened and it never fails me no matter what I order.
The
deli now has a new owner, it's been brightened up a little and they
have changed the ording system with the customer paying before they get
their food instead of after.and prices have gone up a bit but the food
is delicious as ever. Whether it be soups, salads, smoked fish,
 Rugalech or 'mile high' sandwiches they define the meaning of a New
York deli.
I had to go to my doctor regarding a prescription and
decided to stop and have a sandwich. I have never gone wrong ordering
their corned beef, pastrami or turkey sandwiches or their combos such as
the Rueban, Rachel or New Yorker but this time, after noticing it on
their 'special' board outside, I ordered "The Sloppy Joe" and had that.
It is stacked with  hot corned beef, turkey, roast beef with a layer of
cole slaw and Russian dressing on the great rye bread.  It is served
with a (too small) sour crunchy pickle. Normally it is $11.49 but the
special price was $9.99. Allen had the same thing and we each had a diet
(why not?) cola $1.95 so with tax our check came to $28+
Allen had
never had, didn't know what Halavah was, so I bought a slice ($2.18) for
us to share. The taste immediately took me back to the Bronx in the
1950s and the deli on Lydig Avenue in Pelham Parkway and my childhood
came rushing back!
They now have a club card where after buying 8
entrees you get one free. It may be bad timing or they may be optimistic
but the card is only good until October 31 and as much as I love my Doc
I am not going to see him 2 times a week!
The Pomperdale Deli always
has been and still is a winner. I just miss the New York type Deli
waiters and everyone behind the counter and the cashier are too nice!