A good Reuben is a simple thing done right: warm meat, melty cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and bread that holds it all together without falling apart. Maryland happens to be loaded with old-school delis that take that job seriously.
From Baltimore corner spots to Annapolis diners packed with history, these seven places know their way around corned beef and pastrami. Here are the delis worth planning a lunch around.
1. Attman’s Delicatessen, Baltimore, MD
Corned beef royalty in Baltimore starts here. Attman’s has been serving New York style Jewish deli food on East Lombard Street, and its reputation for hearty corned beef and pastrami sandwiches is well earned.
The menu leans classic and hearty. Look for the Attman’s Specialty Reuben, the New York’s Finest Pastrami Sandwich, and the famous Jewish hot dog…