It’s been a while since we waited in line for the stacked sandwiches
of Slyman’s Deli in Cleveland. Checking
out what they’ve been up to, we found they have opened a satellite
in Independence. Away we go. On the corner of a strip plaza the new
location has a lot more room and a much more modern feel. I still
prefer the crowded, mildly miserable authenticity of the origina l
but the additional space, walls of televisions, and interesting art
easily assuage any negativity.
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We started with nicely done onion rings and a dipping sauce with
punch followed by three sandwiches and two sides. The sandwiches
were corned beef, a Reuben and a Reuben-style Pastrami. I really
wish the cure was deeper on their corned beef but they still make up
for it with the portioning, two sandwiches turned into four meals.
There isn’t much in the way of dressing, cheese or kraut on the
Reubens…it’s really all about the meat. The pastrami is tangier than
the corned beef and the pepper adds a nice bite. Both are serious
sandwiches. |
A Little More Colorful Than The Original |
Rings Are Well Done With Spicy Sauce |
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A Little Corned Beef |
Or Pastrami |
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No Cheese Or Kraut Is Going To Stand Up |
To The Beef Mountain |
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Pure Tater With So Little Addition |
Pasta Is All About The Additions |
I’m a little surprised how much I enjoy their potato and pasta salads, especially since they are polar opposites. The potato salad is made from potatoes, mayo and maybe a little salt. That’s it. Pure potato with a little fat and flavor to help them down. The pasta salad has pasta but it is loaded with intensely sharp and pungent flavors, making it all about the seasoning instead of the central ingredient. So different, so good.
As an afterthought, we finished by splitting a Philly style
cheesecake which was everybit an afterthought on their part as ours.
Stick to the sammy's and sides. I’ll still take
Primo’s first…even if the drives were
reversed, but you can’t go wrong at Slyman's Tavern or Deli,
or otherwise. |
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Food |
Service |
Ambiance |
What's Best |
What's Worst |
Overall |
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A- | B | B | A- | C | B+ | ||
MEAT | Cheesecake |