Liebman's Deli

Liebman's Delicatessen
Restaurant information
Food type	Jewish deli
Dress code	Casual
Street address	552 W 235th St
City	Bronx
State	New York
Postal/ZIP Code	10463
Country	United States
Coordinates	40°53′08″N 73°54′35″W
Website	Official website

Knishes, pickles, chopped liver, noodle kugel and turkey meat

Liebman's Deli is a Jewish deli in Riverdale, New York and is the last-standing kosher deli in the Bronx.^[1][2] It was one of hundreds of kosher delis in the Bronx when it opened, but now is the sole representative of that cuisine in the borough.^[3][4] Liebman's was founded in 1953 by Joe Liebman and sold to Joseph Dekel in 1980.^[5] Yuval Dekel, his son, took over in 2002 when his father passed away.^[6] Dekel was previously a heavy metal drummer in a band, but now makes the pastrami and supervises the operation, along with his wife whom he met at the restaurant and now works there.^[7] The restaurant has opened a second location in Ardsley, New York.^{[8][9][10][11][12]} Liebman's is rated by Zagat and Michelin Guide.^[13][14][15] It was covered by Anthony Bourdain for Parts Unknown^[16] Liebman's is noted for their matzo ball soup and house-made pastrami, and Jewish delicacies such as stuffed derma, knishes, pickles, as well as kosher wine.^{[17][18][19][20][21]} It is frequented by Jewish New York Mets player Harrison Bader who grew up in nearby Bronxville, New York.^[22]

See also

• List of Ashkenazi Jewish restaurants
• List of delicatessens
• List of Jewish delis

References

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15. MICHELIN Guide New York City 2013. Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. 2012-10-10. ISBN 978-2-06-718723-8.
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19. Patronite, Rob; Raisfeld, Robin (2015-03-05). "New York City's 8 Essential Delicatessens". Grub Street (New York Magazine/Vox Media). Retrieved 2023-12-02.
20. "Boogie Down Bites: Liebman's Deli". News 12 - The Bronx. 2018-04-27. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
21. Nealon, Elizabeth (2018-02-07). "History and Kosher Eats at Liebman's Deli". The Fordham Ram. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
22. Gurvis, Jacob (2023-04-21). "Jewish Yankee Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at Liebman's Deli". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2023-12-03.