I love Reuben sandwiches. Actually, strike that – it might be an understatement. Maybe fanatic is a better term to describe my feelings towards this particular meal. The flavor of a well-made Reuben is unsurpassed. The delicate balance of Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and dressing against the meat and rye bread, when done correctly, is a sublime recipe for satisfaction. But that’s not the only reason I like it.

You see, the Reuben is the perfect meal for those of a hirsute facial persuasion. Think about it. A structure of cheesy goodness is contained within two slices of grilled rye bread, which protect your moustache as you enjoy your meal.

It doesn’t get any better than the Reuben. And that is why, dear reader, I have decided that the illustrious Reuben is the official food of the moustached community represented by this site. And to this effect, I shall from time to time review an especially notable Reuben on these hallowed pages.

It should come as no surprise that I have a favorite. This is the Reuben against which all other Reubens shall be judged. Gentlemen and ladies, I present to you the Reuben of Ryan’s Saloon. This is hands down, without equal, the best Reuben I have ever brushed my moustache against. It gets a ten out of ten on our Reuben ranking system.

The bread is perfectly grilled, the mix of sauerkraut and meat just right. The sandwich as a whole is the perfect consistency – not too dry (as lesser Reubens often are), and not so juicy as to fall apart. And in addition you will note that the beer they serve comes in the size to which our kind is accustomed.

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