It has been too long, my friends; I have missed you. Reuben aficionados have been wandering the
streets not knowing what to do or what to order. For those of you who lost faith in the
Reuben and ended up playing it safe and ordering a Turkey Wrap, I apologize.
You should never have to do that.
I’m back and I hit up a Reuben next door in Grapevine at
Weinberger’s Deli. This place has 180 Google Reviews (4.5 stars), 293 Yelps
(4.5 stars) so I am not discovering a hidden gem here, but they seem to be
known for the Italian Beef and not necessarily the Reuben. It’s a big risk ordering a Reuben when
apparently the Italian Beef is so good and fun to order.
WEINBERGER REUBEN
“Hot Corned Beef and Pastrami, Melted Swiss Cheese, Russian Dressing,
Sauerkraut, Grilled Marble Rye”
Appearance – (3.7/5.0)
Nothing spectacular here.
I think the chip portion could have been more generous. I held it up to
give a better view. It looks like the volcano of sauerkraut has displaced the
section of meat and shifted it over. The
Swiss cheese is present and accounted for and there is just a hint of the
dressing.
Quality of
Ingredients – (4.4/5.0)
I was really pleased with all of the ingredients on the
plate. I even ate the pickle and I’m not usually a pickle person. The Russian
Dressing really stood out. I thought it gave a great kick to the Reuben. There
was a lost diced onion piece on the first picture of the Reuben. I thought it
meant the product was homemade. Then I looked up at the shelf. Nope. They must have
a good supplier but for some reason keep the label hidden. Company secret.
The meat and cheese is also bought and
displayed in a deli case when you walk in the door. The Swiss Cheese was thick
and good. I was impressed they were able
to get a good melt on all the cheese without completely burning the bread. I
like a bit of char but it’s a slippery slope.
The sign said Corned Beef AND Pastrami. I can’t really tell if I got both. I know.
I’m a fraud. I think it was Corned Beef. Either way, I liked it.
Price – (4.2/5.0)
$8.99 is pretty good. I think a few more chips could have
gone a long way here. The portion of meat is fair but not huge. We are in North
Texas but in “downtown” Grapevine so I understand if the price is a bit higher.
Je Ne Sais Quoi
– (4.7/5.0)
This place has a great vibe. I don’t know of too many
Chicago delis in town (Don’t call it a New York Deli). The owner was very
friendly and it had a great Mom-n-Pop feel to it. There are signs everywhere
about the Italian Beef so I felt strange not ordering it. It also gets extra
points for the super melty cheese stretching across the table as I took the
first bite.
Taste – (9.5/10.0)
Hello! So it may not be much to look at but this was a great
Reuben. Solid execution and put together with love. You don’t need excessive
piles of meat or needlessly fancy ingredients. There are a few basic
ingredients that they handled well. The Panini press was used to perfection. It
melted the cheese and warmed the meat up just right.
Overall – (26.5/30.0)
Would I order it again? Yes, but I may have to come back for
the Italian Beef first. I got a taste of the Rachel on my way out the door and
that was great too. They put it on Pumpernickel bread. Downtown Grapevine is a great little place,
Main St USA. I hope to be back soon!
