If you read this blog you probably know a few things about me. I'm from America, I really dig good food, and I also really dig Harrod's. Which is why I write this little item with some hesitation. You see, I'm a huge fan of Jewish deli-style stuff (and I've had more than my share of such food in my life), so when I get some that's an utter disappointment, it's tough to shake off.
I had just returned to London from a long trip to the USA when I needed to do a bit of shopping at Harrod's. While in Harrod's my partner and I thought it would be nice to see if we could find a hot Reuben sandwich somewhere. First we went to their East Dulwich Deli restaurant, but alas, the menu had not a single cold-cut sandwich on the list, and definitely no hot Reubens (deli my ass)... Then we checked the "American diner" themed restaurant called Mo's Diner. We saw a Reuben on the menu and thought we'd scored big.
When the sandwich - which cost about $30 in U.S. dollars - arrived, it was smaller than my hand (see above photo for comparison). I was shocked. I'm all for reasonable portions and not wasting food, but when I order a REUBEN from a DINER I expect a beast of a sandwich - not some pathetic, over-priced piece of crap with spoiled carrot and raisin slaw on the side.
I mean REALLY. Where do they even get bread that small?
Best leave the art of the Jewish deli to the Americans - it's worth flying home for :)