Some sandwiches are meant to be eaten alone. Pastrami piled sky-high is usually not one of them.
Across Virginia, a handful of delis load their rye with so much peppery, tender meat that ordering one and splitting it just makes sense. This list covers eight spots known for hearty pastrami, from classic Jewish-style delis to sandwich shops that take their meat seriously.
Whether you are road-tripping through the state or just hungry near home, these are the places worth knowing about when you want a sandwich big enough to share.
1. Rise Biscuits Donuts & Deli, Falls Church, Virginia
Northern Virginia has plenty of quick lunch stops, but a good pastrami sandwich stands out from the crowd…