Reuben sandwich at Akron’s Diamond Deli piles on layers of corned beef and family fun

Taste this: Reuben at Diamond Deli, located at 378 S. Main St. in Akron (330-762-5877)

Creator: The history of the Reuben sandwich hearkens back to Omaha, Nebraska, and New York City. Co-owners (and brothers) Brett and Chad Migilavy at Diamond Deli add a family twist to the sandwich to make it their own.

What makes this item special: This sandwich is a classic that features thinly sliced, brined corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and homemade Thousand Island dressing in between grilled rye bread. The dressing is the secret sauce in the sandwich.

Eye test: The first thing your eyes will gravitate toward are the layers of corned beef. This sandwich is piled high with the brined meat, then sliced in two to expose the tiers of — mostly — corned beef, cheese, dressing and sauerkraut…

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