Generations apart, unlikely pair keep tradition alive at one of Miami’s last delis

HIALEAH – An unlikely pair are working collectively to maintain custom alive at certainly one of Miami’s final delicatessens.

Henderson “Junior” Biggers has been working at Kush by Stevens, formally generally known as Stephens Deli since 1957.

“After I left the navy…I wanted work,” says Junior Biggers. “This was my first job.”

Biggers began as a dishwasher and labored his technique to being a prepare dinner.

“I did not know what a deli was till I got here right here,” he says. “I did not know what pastrami or corned beef was.”

Over time, he is seen the restaurant evolve, however in all his years, he by no means thought he’d train a 14-year-old the way to prepare dinner.

“Similar to somebody taught me, proper now, I am passing it onto this younger man,” says Biggers.

Adim Osorio, 14, began working part-time on the restaurant—coincidentally, additionally it is his first job.

“It is undoubtedly tougher than it appears,” says Osorio.

The pair, with a 70-year age hole, are working in the identical kitchen.

“It is superb, that there is somebody so legendary on the retailer that I get to work alongside with,” says Osorio.

After 65 years of working on the restaurant, Biggers says he is lastly trying to retire.

“I am listening to my physique… I believe it is time,” he says.

It might be some massive footwear to fill, however Osorio says he is as much as the duty.             

“I wish to be the very best pastrami and corned beef slicer, ever,” says Osorio.