Came here after a long flight from Philadelphia. Though I came in ten minutes before they close, they were friendly and gave great service. As someone who waited tables and frequently got angry when fills came in at closing time, I greatly appreciate this.
This review is about the food. The Reubenish sandwich. I was impressed. I've had a ton of Reubens and this one is up there in my list now.
The bread was crisp and buttery, with a soft finish that respected the contents of the sandwich.
The sandwich had a balanced blend of kraut/cabbage, beef, cheese, and slighty spicy Russian/thousand island dressing. The ratio of the ingredients was intelligent, a bit less greasy than a classic Reuben.
The kraut on the sandwich tasted housemade. The cabbage still had a fresh crisp and proudly displayed hints of Caraway without being overpowering.
The corned beef was seasoned well and had a fall apart bite. They chop up the meat and sear it to acheive great maillard surface area (the chef must follow Serious Eats). The balance of meat to fat was carefully thought out and added a savoury depth to the mouthfeel without overpowering the palate.
The sandwich oozes with a marriage of fully melted cheese and spicy Russian dressing. The flavors are fresh and unique.
Goodwich is definitely worth a short trip off the strip. They are serving intelligent and inventive sandwiches in a comfortable and contemporary environment.