| Liebman's Delicatessen | |
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| 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″N73°54′35″W / 40.8855139°N 73.9096194°W |
| Website | Official website |
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]