... and it was magnificent.
I had about 30 minutes between meetings the other day, so I rushed out to get some coffee, and -time permitting- food. These are my dietary priorities. There is a deli that was between coffee and the office that I had been meaning to try, so I popped in. I perused the menu, saw "Reuben" (say no more) and waited for my food. When they handed me my bag, I had to take a quick look to make sure there was just a single sandwich there. I then dashed to the register, grumbled briefly when the total came out to more than $10 and hauled ass back to the office.
I always liked that scene in Pulp Fiction where Jules and Vincent go to the kid's apartment to retrieve the suitcase. Not only for the Ezekiel speech, but also for using a Hitchcockian device - I am talking about the mystery item suitcase. They open it, marvel at whatever is there for a moment and close it without revealing what was there. There's no indication as to what it was, but you got the point that it was something awesome.
Well, I am pretty sure this sandwich was in that briefcase.
Here's me:
(http://nahanaeli.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/suitcase-pulp-fiction.jpg)
And here's the sandwich:
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DzQu3O_M3e8/S4VQFZzj2xI/AAAAAAAABqU/TM8qpJafQcc/s640/DSC00094.JPG)
I estimate there were two pounds of meat and cheese suffocating the two slices of rye bread that I assume were there to either satisfy the technical requirements of making a Reuben or as structural reinforcement of the styrofoam container. I can think of no logical reason to include cole slaw with my meal. Maybe as a witness. It is possible they train their cole slaw to dial 911 in case of chest pains. While the portion of Thousand Island was generous, I would have needed a pint to reach proper dressing ratios.
So, risking myocardial infarction, loss of consciousness, and future, possibly life-threatening gastrointestinal distress I managed to muscle down about 2/3rds of this mountain of awesome before I gave up. I didn't eat for another 24 hours. It was magnificent.
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Thank you so much.... my work day just improved due to your masterful wordsmithery.
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If you are ever in DC, check out Taylor. Unbelievable sandwiches, but not cheap.
There's a similar place aclose to my house called Pastrami Queen. Not cheap, but the reuben is excellent.
Great write-up! [laugh]
you're a wordsmith.
When the lunch order form comes my way, and if my clients have pissed me off, I usually try to order the most expensive thing I can. One occasion comes comes to mind when the clients ordered from a place here called Bay Cities Deli. Sandwiches are generally around $8 to $10 bucks. I added on so much to my sandwich that it came out to $29. Problem is they write the cost on the outside paper wrapper, soooo I had to make sure the clients didn't see that one. Twas a glorious lunch I recall. Turkey, Proscuitto, Roast Beef, Maple Ham, Salami, Capicola, mayo, lettuce, salt&pepper, hot peppers . . . so gratuitous, but excellent.
Great writeup - I love your description of the bread as 'structural reinforcement of the styrofoam container". [laugh]
About the only thing you're missing is a bottle of Bass Ale (or similar) to wash it down. [thumbsup]
Quote from: il d00d on February 24, 2010, 08:03:09 AM
.......I didn't eat for another 24 hours. It was magnificent.
Looking at the amount of cheese on that thing there's probably something else you couldn't do for at least 24 hours too!
Quote from: IV on February 24, 2010, 10:47:54 AM
Just for reference, that much money would buy you two plates of this:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZUOrLmkd9bk/SdeTre1Si9I/AAAAAAAAA4w/BSQKqj7rg_o/s320/mesano_meso.jpg)
Here, on the dark side of the Moon :P
You just German Suplexed my arteries.
Quote from: IV on February 24, 2010, 10:47:54 AM
Just for reference, that much money would buy you two plates of this:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZUOrLmkd9bk/SdeTre1Si9I/AAAAAAAAA4w/BSQKqj7rg_o/s320/mesano_meso.jpg)
Here, on the dark side of the Moon :P
You must be somewhere in latin america.
I like the effort made to add SOMETHING healthy to that plate with 3 zucchini slices.
Don't forget the brocolli for fiber
Quote from: duccarlos on February 24, 2010, 12:58:00 PM
Don't forget the brocolli for fiber
no points for parsley that looks as big as broccoli.
good try!
parsley should count
Quote from: duccarlos on February 24, 2010, 01:28:43 PM
parsley should count
it does.
and because it's not limited to 10 fingers and 10 toes, it counts higher than the average West Virginian.
one of these bad boys with a few extra toppngs could rack you $16.....w/ a side.
http://www.styleweekly.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&AudID=B41896E73131487DA9D3430288834D1D&tier=4&id=B6C1239B6BC246898D7DBF1AB09B21CD (http://www.styleweekly.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&AudID=B41896E73131487DA9D3430288834D1D&tier=4&id=B6C1239B6BC246898D7DBF1AB09B21CD)
we are the monstrosity burger ( as pictured) come to richmond va, and I will make you one!
Quote from: brix821 on February 24, 2010, 07:05:52 PM
one of these bad boys with a few extra toppngs could rack you $16.....w/ a side.
http://www.styleweekly.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&AudID=B41896E73131487DA9D3430288834D1D&tier=4&id=B6C1239B6BC246898D7DBF1AB09B21CD (http://www.styleweekly.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&AudID=B41896E73131487DA9D3430288834D1D&tier=4&id=B6C1239B6BC246898D7DBF1AB09B21CD)
we are the monstrosity burger ( as pictured) come to richmond va, and I will make you one!
That's it, I'm taking a road trip south.......
Quote from: brix821 on February 24, 2010, 07:05:52 PM
we are the monstrosity burger ( as pictured) come to richmond va, and I will make you one!
burger WIN!
Quote from: brix821 on February 24, 2010, 07:05:52 PM
we are the monstrosity burger ( as pictured) come to richmond va, and I will make you one!
did they cover you guys on either a food network or travel channel show. I told my wife about the burger and she remembered seeing it or one like it.
Make a 4 pound version with 4 grilled cheese sandwiches and get that Man vs Food guy over there. [thumbsup]
(http://hamburgerbed.com/img/hamburger_bed.jpg)
Thanks, yea I got a laugh out of that. That's a real sammich.
Nothing beats a really good Jewish Deli. There's one in Five Points in Columbia, SC - Groucho's. You definitely do "get what you pay for". [thumbsup]
LA
Quote from: LA on February 25, 2010, 06:10:54 PM
Thanks, yea I got a laugh out of that. That's a real sammich.
Nothing beats a really good Jewish Deli. There's one in Five Points in Columbia, SC - Groucho's. You definitely do "get what you pay for". [thumbsup]
LA
The only issue with the Jewish Delis would be the lack o' bacon.