Reuben proves highly Remarkable
Here are a few emails I’ve received today about Reubens, ranging fom suggestions to the true history…
You should check out the reuben at Don’s Alley in MWC on 29th St. Even comes with great homemade fries.
– Dan
In all my worldly travels I’ve never met a more delectable reuben sandwich than the one @ The Lunch Box 413 W.Sheridan in downtown OKC – Ed Strawn; the proprietor ,makes a mouth-watering double-fister that causes all others to pale in comparision – this is the grinder I take all my out-of-town friends to experience – the kosher corned beef oughtta be enshrined somewhere !!!
your faithful reader;
Kenneth
Mr Cathey, enjoyed your article on reuben sandwisches, however, in your listing of places to get a reuben you neglected to cite Jason’s deli on 33rd street, Edmonf. It is the best reuben I have ever eaten, and believe me, I have eaten a reuben in many differnt resturnats and have not found one better than the one served at Jasons.
Ellis
I had my first Reuben sandwich back during the first couple of years of my marriage. My wife made me try it (I was the typical I-want-a-burger kind of guy). It was at a little hole-in-the-wall cafe in Enid called Fat & Skinnies. I remember it because we laughed about the name. I was 6’4″ at the time and weighed all of 170 pounds – and she was nine months pregnant – the name seemed to fit us.
The sandwich, however, was great – I just don’t know where to find a good one in OKC.
– Rory
Dave, read your article concerning the Reuben Sandwich with great interest as it has a special meaning to me. I am attaching 2 documents concerning the origination of the Reuben Sandwich.
The first is an article concerning the actual history of said sandwich which was published in 1977 in the Wichita (Kan) Eagle concerning the TRUE story of the REUBEN SANDWICH. The article shows a picture of my father Walter Schimmel, son of the originator of the REUBEN SANDWICH, my grandfather Charles Schimmel who was owner and operator of the Blackstone Hotel in Omaha NE.
I am also attaching the actual original recipe of the REUBEN SANDWICH which appears in a cookbook put together by my uncle Bernard Schimmel.
So, please let us put to rest the misinformation concerning this delicious sandwich that can be enjoyed year round.
Ever Reubenly yours,
Bill Schimmel
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Comments
This site is so interesting! First of all, I grew up in Galesburg Illinois and knew Bea and Bernard Shimmel quite well. We socialized in the same groups. Almost every day, I would go to The Custer Hotel–Bernard’s domain. He was
a true genius. Every meal and party I ever went to that
was prepped by Bernard, equalled anything I ever had elsewhere in the world. How I miss those days. It will never be the same. I especially loved his warm, staight from the oven, cinnamon pecan coffee cake. I make it often and it’s everyone’s favorite. With kind regards,
Eleanor (Albert) Simon
Boca Raton, FL
This site is so interesting! First of all, I grew up in Galesburg Illinois and knew Bea and Bernard Shimmel quite well. We socialized in the same groups. Almost every day, I would go to The Custer Hotel–Bernard’s domain. He was
a true genius. Every meal and party I ever went to that
was prepped by Bernard, equalled anything I ever had elsewhere in the world. How I miss those days. It will never be the same. I especially loved his warm, straight from the oven, cinnamon pecan coffee cake. I make it often and it’s everyone’s favorite. With kind regards,
Eleanor (Albert) Simon
Boca Raton, FL
Penny Hill in Norman makes a Reuben that is fantastic. I think it’s one of the best in the metro area.
Chris S.