The Refuge has been providing protection for many East Coast street food classics since 2008. The hand-carved, ultra tender, boldly flavored navel pastrami sends shockwaves throughout the gastronomic …
The Swiss & Mustard sandwich is awesome. Even with divery, the Fries were hot and crispy
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Konstantinos T
Emerging Expert • 103 contributions
11/3/24
• DoorDash order
Classic and the Pastrami #19 is the best sandwich in the bay
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Jason C
Emerging Expert • 6 contributions
12/21/22
• DoorDash order
The pastrami #19 was delicious. Perfect toast on the bread, great sauce, good crunch to the coleslaw and perfect pastrami. The dill pickle on the side was perfect for a great bite to cleanse the pallet. The mac and cheese was creamy and delicious.
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Konstantinos T
Emerging Expert • 103 contributions
5/11/24
• DoorDash order
Upon first inspection, the sandwich presents an aesthetic that is both rustic and inviting. The pastrami, thick-cut to perfection, offers a tender resistance to the bite, indicative of a slow and deliberate cooking process that respects the integrity of the meat. The butter-soft texture of the pastrami is a testament to the culinary expertise employed in its preparation.
The coleslaw provides a refreshing counterbalance to the richness of the meat. Its crispness is a sensory delight, while the inclusion of salt-roasted pepitas introduces a subtle complexity to the palate. These pepitas, I must emphasize, are not merely a garnish but a thoughtful addition that elevates the dish.
The 1000 Island sauce, often dismissed as commonplace, in this instance, is anything but. It harmonizes the disparate elements of the sandwich into a cohesive whole, its creamy tanginess accentuating the flavors rather than overwhelming them.
In conclusion, this sandwich is not merely sustenance but an experience—a symphony of textures and tastes that pays homage to the deli tradition while boldly asserting its own unique identity.
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Debbie M
2 contributions
10/28/23
• DoorDash order
Soggy tuna melt. The philly sandwich was all bread and just not good. Way over priced
