Anyone who has lived or vacationed on or near Long Beach Island has engaged in the age-old culinary semantics debates of “pork roll” vs. “Taylor ham” and “sub” vs. “hoagie.” Being sandwiched (pun intended) between New York and Philadelphia influences, those debates will never be resolved.

However, one thing remains steadfast: A solid Jersey deli is an absolutely necessary pit stop for any and every trip to the beach.