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Stacks Deli

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Has anybody else tried Stack's deli (north side of Pennsylvania, between 11th & 12th)? I was near downtown today on other business, and decided to give them a shot in my never-ending search for the perfect Reuben. They got a very favorable review here, but frankly I was underwhelmed, to say the least.

For starters, they don't even offer a Reuben. No shit!! I'm not a native New Yorker by any stretch, but I thought every kosher deli sold Reubens. OK, strike one.

I ordered hot pastrami and chopped liver, on rye, with mustard and onion. When I got the sandwich home, I discovered that what I got was cold corned beef and chopped liver, on pumpernickel, no mustard, no onion. Maybe they were out of pastrami, rye, mustard and onion :wacko:. Strike two.

And all for only $15 (no sides, no drinks, no nothin'). Strike three.

At best, these folks are batting under .200, which might get you a decent paycheck if you've also got a good fast ball, but otherwise will get your ass fired in short order. My gut feeling is that if this deli were in NY, they'd be out of business by...um...maybe Friday. Monday for sure :laugh: .

THW

P.S. The best Reuben I've found so far is at Krupin's on Wisconsin in the Tenleytown area. Any other suggestions would be welcome.

"My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne." John Maynard Keynes

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I don't know much about Stacks, but you won't find a Reuben at a Kosher deli...it contains meat and dairy, foods you can't combine under the rules of Kashrut. Regardless, I'm sorry Stacks was so disappointing. Have you tried the Reuben at Parkway Deli on Grubb Rd in Silver Spring, MD? It's pretty good. Parkway is the best "Kosher-style" deli near my neck of the woods.

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I don't know much about Stacks, but you won't find a Reuben at a Kosher deli...it contains meat and dairy, foods you can't combine under the rules of Kashrut.

Oops. My ignorance exposed for all to see once again. Sorry for that :wub:. Actually, in retrospect I should have picked up on that, because I thought it was odd that no cheese was offered on any of the sandwiches. Seems obvious after the fact [duh].

I'm sorry Stacks was so disappointing. Have you tried the Reuben at Parkway Deli on Grubb Rd in Silver Spring, MD? It's pretty good. Parkway is the best "Kosher-style" deli near my neck of the woods.

Me too. I'm especially sorry I don't still have my $15 :raz:. I haven't tried Parkway Deli in Silver Spring, but will the next time I go in to Calvert Woodley for wine. Thanks for the lead.

THW

OT [to Malawry] I looked for the Restaurant Depot in Alexandria that we discussed in another thread, and couldn't find it on the web or in the phone book. Could it be under another name? TIA.

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Restaurant Depot is not open to the public, so they may not be of use to you. You have to either present them with a business license showing you operate a food-related business (restaurant, catering operation etc), or you have to bring a copy of a tax letter from a nonprofit that you represent (ie, a school, a church, whatever). Anyway locations should be searchable at their website.

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CF Folks does a decent job with their sandwiches. They are a little small, so I would suggest the NYC cut if you what a decent amount of pastrami (but still not mile high by any deli standards)...unfortuantely they are only open during the week and from 11-3...but worth a drop by if you can swing it. It's right next to the Palm on 19th.

But in general, DC deli's/corner sandwich shops are pretty poor in comparison to say NYC or Philly.

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Has anybody else tried Stack's deli (north side of Pennsylvania, between 11th & 12th)?  I was near downtown today on other business, and decided to give them a shot in my never-ending search for the perfect Reuben.  They got a very favorable review here, but frankly I was underwhelmed, to say the least.

For starters, they don't even offer a Reuben.  No shit!!  I'm not a native New Yorker by any stretch, but I thought every kosher deli sold Reubens.  OK, strike one.

I ordered hot pastrami and chopped liver, on rye, with mustard and onion.  When I got the sandwich home, I discovered that what I got was cold corned beef and chopped liver, on pumpernickel, no mustard, no onion.  Maybe they were out of pastrami, rye, mustard and onion :wacko:.  Strike two.

And all for only $15 (no sides, no drinks, no nothin').  Strike three.

At best, these folks are batting under .200, which might get you a decent paycheck if you've also got a good fast ball, but otherwise will get your ass fired in short order.  My gut feeling is that if this deli were in NY, they'd be out of business by...um...maybe Friday.  Monday for sure :laugh: .

THW

P.S.  The best Reuben I've found so far is at Krupin's on Wisconsin in the Tenleytown area.  Any other suggestions would be welcome.

Celebrity Deli in Falls Church (Loehman's Plaza) makes a good Reuben. I think there is also one in Rockville...Celebrity is pretty good all around.

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P.S.  The best Reuben I've found so far is at Krupin's on Wisconsin in the Tenleytown area.  Any other suggestions would be welcome.

Krupin's is the only place in the area I've had anything close to a real deal NYC deli.

Hmmm... sounds like a plan for Sunday lunch.

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P.S.  The best Reuben I've found so far is at Krupin's on Wisconsin in the Tenleytown area.  Any other suggestions would be welcome.

Krupin's is the only place in the area I've had anything close to a real deal NYC deli.

Hmmm... sounds like a plan for Sunday lunch.

Krupin's has terrific lox and eggs.

Not sure if this still holds, but Sundays used to be pretty jumping there. Be prepared for a wait.

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Krupin's is the only place in the area I've had anything close to a real deal NYC deli.

Hmmm... sounds like a plan for Sunday lunch.

With a bit of advance notice, I'm definitely in. Al's in charge of planning :raz: .

THW

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I went to Stacks once, and will not go back unless I'm desperate - and I often work down at 12th and Penn! If you're in the area and desperate, then sure get a takeout sandwich or something, but it's really pretty lame.

Does anyone remember when Carnegie Deli in Tysons Corner used to be good? Sigh.

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Celebrity Deli in Falls Church (Loehman's Plaza) makes a good Reuben. I think there is also one in Rockville...Celebrity is pretty good all around.

Until recently, I would have agreed completely. I live only a few miles from Loehman's, and used to go to Celebrity Deli regularly. The last few times, the Reuben has been really disappointing, far below earlier standards. I have no knowledge, but am wondering if maybe the place has been sold or is under new management.

THW

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Tweaked, I'm not sure, but you could try. I joined using a letter from a nonprofit, FWIW.

Malawry; I checked the link you provided (thanks - don't know why I couldn't find it) and they now sell over the internet without requiring that one be a member :rolleyes:. I'm going to try to run down there this week sometime to see what they're selling, because to an amatuer like me, the product descriptions on their web site are pretty cryptic, but this could be a real boon to us non-pros. Thanks again for the link.

THW

"My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne." John Maynard Keynes

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