The Classic Reuben
After an Extensive Coast-to-Coast Taste Test, BestCitiesFor.com Settles the Great Reuben Debate Between New York and Omaha
The humble Reuben sandwich tells America's story—immigration, innovation, and regional pride stacked between two slices of rye. It's not just about who made it first, but who made it best.”
— Jim Cocktail
NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New York Claims Victory in Contentious Sandwich Wars
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New York City has been crowned the ultimate Reuben destination, with Katz's Delicatessen's towering creation earning top honors despite Omaha, Nebraska's historical claim as the sandwich's birthplace. The findings come after the BestCitiesFor.com editorial team conducted an extensive cross-country tour, visiting iconic establishments including The Cottonwood Hotel in Omaha (site of the sandwich's alleged invention) and Crescent Moon, also in Omaha, which took second place in the rankings.
"Our investigation into the best cities for Reubens revealed not just extraordinary sandwiches, but the fascinating cultural tapestry behind this American culinary icon," said Jim Cocktail, Editor-in-Chief at BestCitiesFor.com. "From sitting at the historic poker table in Omaha where the Reuben was allegedly conceived to experiencing the theatrical sandwich service at Katz's in New York, this project transcended mere food criticism to become a journey through American history."
The hotly debated origin of the Reuben sandwich—with competing claims from Omaha's Blackstone Hotel (now The Cottonwood) circa 1925 and New York's Reuben's Delicatessen from 1914—frames the narrative of the article. While documented evidence gives Omaha the stronger historical claim, the BestCitiesFor.com team ultimately determined that New York has perfected the sandwich, regardless of where it was invented.
The complete list of cities featured in the ranking includes:
1. New York City, NY
2. Omaha, NE
3. Chicago, IL
4. Ann Arbor, MI
5. Boston, MA
6. Los Angeles, CA
7. San Francisco, CA
8. Denver, CO
9. Houston, TX
10. Atlanta, GA
11. Portland, OR
12. Las Vegas, NV
13. Miami, FL
The article offers readers an unfiltered look at America's Reuben landscape and the regional interpretations that make each city's approach unique.
"What makes these cities worthy of pilgrimage isn't just the quality of their sandwiches—it's how each place uses the Reuben to tell a story about itself, " the article states. From vegetarian innovations in Chicago to Texas-sized interpretations in Houston, the humble sandwich serves as a canvas for regional expression.
The full article is available now at BestCitiesFor.com/best-cities-for-reubens.
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