It's easy to find ethnic delicatessans back East. In the West, hardly ever will you find Chicago-style Italian beef or Krakus ham, imported from Poland. There was a glimmer of hope when Comm Row in downtown Reno opened with a restaurant called Da Stand, named for the cautious stance taken by many burly men as they bite into juicy, messy Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches. But Da Stand went out of business in the blink of eye! Was it apathy toward Comm Row? Or apathy toward Italian beef? I guess we'll never know.
At least Reuben sandwiches seem to be a deli mainstay throughout the U.S., including South Reno. Two were literally "worth writing home about," for different reasons.
• For a gourmet Reuben, head to The Manhattan Deli at Atlantis Casino, 3800 S. Virginia St., Reno; (775) 335-3114. Piled high with your choice of corned beef, pastrami or turkey and served on grilled rye bread, it comes generously topped with Swiss cheese and kraut. A cup of Thousand Island dressing and an enormous dill pickle are served on the side. It's a hefty, high-quality sandwich at a somewhat hefty "a la carte" price, $14.
On our visit to the full-service Manhattan Deli, we received a complimentary appetizer of giardianara. A side of fries ($4) was big enough for two people. With drinks and tip, this is not an inexpensive deli visit. As for atmosphere, the dining area is bright and shiny, but it overlooks the dark interior of the casino floor. For more information, visit http://www.atlantiscasino.com/dining/manhattan-deli/
• For a less pricey option in more humble surroundings, try the Reuben at Deli Towne USA, 3650 S. Lakeside Drive, Reno; (775) 826-4466. Here, I got a Reuben for $7.64 with tax. It's a much smaller, but decent sandwich. You order at the counter, fill your own cup at the soda fountain and then sit back and admire the odd view.
Deli Towne is located inside of a Shell gas station. It's kind of like hanging out at a truck stop, but well within the confines of The Biggest Little City in the World. Deli Towne also has a mascot of sorts, Mayor Pickle. As well as a swinging theme song, performed by someone who sounds like Bill Murray in his old "Saturday Night Live" lounge singer skits. Hear it while you check out Deli Towne's Web site: http://www.delitowneusa.com/
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