I loved Hempstead when I worked out here. The people, the streets, the community. So driving through I was surprised to see a deli I didn't recognize. "Pepe's Deli" stood there looking at me, daring me to come in. Well I accepted the dare, because I was going in. But getting there wasn't going to be easy because parking in the area was terrible; I had to park a few blocks up, now back to the story. Inside it was packed. There was a soccer game going on and the people inside were invested. I looked around and liked the organization. In the back they had visible merchandise, but that's what you expect from smaller businesses. I walked over to the counter and two wonderful woman worked back there. They asked me what I wanted and quickly put my order together. I asked for extra tartar sauce and she had no objections getting some for me. I took my meal to go because I was in a hurry to meet up with some people. When I tried the fish I felt this was what good fish should taste like. It was flaky and the perfect texture. The tartar sauce seemed to be store made and complimented my meal. The potato salad also was store made. I enjoyed that as well. How could I have never seen this deli before! I can tell you this for sure, it might be my first sighting of this hidden gem, but it won't be my last visit. read more