Friday, December 2, 2011

TooJay's Reuben Sandwich...and West Palm Beach


Since I have not made anything in the last few days that is worthwhile to post...due the bad lighting at night for photo taking, I will brag about TooJay's Gourmet Deli. Their Reuben Sandwich is still the BEST...ever, of any deli that you can mention, and they are located, right here in South Florida, and throughout various N. Florida, and West Coast Florida!

I have this passion for thirty years now, and still can't quite shake it...for Reuben Sandwich! It is basically a corned beef sandwich, on rye, with Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, and of course the yummy sauer kraut, grilled to perfection, with the cheese melting, and combining the flavors. You can't just skimp on the corned beef, you have to really pile it high! A side  of coleslaw, dill pickles, and french fries fruit salad, and you're "good to go, on your holiday shopping, errands, or what have you, after a Saturday early lunch!
How could you possibly resist a comforting sandwich like the Reuben?...so filling, hardy, yummy, and delicious. I rarely eat a Reuben sandwich these days, but when I do, I always, but always order it from TooJay's!
My friend ordered a cup of Matzo Ball soup, and a scoop of Egg Salad, on half a sandwich. She said it was very good...and from the looks of it, not to mention that they are famous for their egg salad, their tuna salad, chicken salad, and various other salads, as well!
Just a few minutes from our location, on the Island of Palm Beach, tucked away in this famous little Shopping Center, in Royal Poinciana Way, where all the local Palm Beachers, and from over the bridge, in West Palm, locals frequent this famous deli, that has been around for over 30 years, that I know about...and maybe longer!
So, what did I tell you?...yes, it's really tucked away! You could hardly see the sign, or the entrance, but I assure you, if you ask anyone, they will direct you right here if you can't find it!
Next to our car, I noticed this cute little car, which I thought was a golf cart!
On the curb, was sitting a local worker, munching on his sandwich assured me, that this isn't a golf cart, it's some kind of an expensive little recreational car, used around town...go figure, what do I know about the different types of vehicles, anyway!
I took this photo from the car, while stopping at the red light (of course at the passenger side)...looking at the famous Biltmore Hotel, from years, and years ago, which is now a Condominium!
Route through Flagler Drive, now in West Palm Beach, leaving TooJay's! On the right is the Intracoastal Waterway, that divides West Palm Beach, from Palm Beach!
Leaving TooJay's. and driving over one of the bridges, dividing West Palm Beach, from Palm Beach...West Palm Beach, is of course, west of the island, which is called Palm Beach, and they are both part of the Palm Beach County. On the right is the Intracoastal Waterway!
Driving through a well known West Palm Beach neighborhood, to downtown West Palm Beach, to stop at the Public Library! As you can see, our city takes pride of their clean streets, well manicured lawns, their homes, and well preserved old neighborhoods.

One of the entrances (side entrance) to the library!...no, that's not me in the photo, just a local on a warm Saturday early afternoon, in November!

I was already pre-warned by my daughter "don't you dare take a picture of us!"...OK, "I won't"...didn't promise that I wouldn't take a picture from far behind, while the two were walking to the library, from across the street! You can also park on the street for $1.00 which will cover an hour, or for free inside the garage, if you have a "token"
(a chip)
People walking their little dogs in the smaller section of the city, where local shops and  the library is located!

Sign, showing the way to the Green Market, which is located by the Intracoastal Waterway!

The Kids' section f the library, on the second floor. They have 4 floors of books, DVD movies, computer rooms, classes, etc.
So, there I was sitting in the waiting room, with some of the books we were checking out! BTW, I will be purchasing this Gelato book from Amazon, as well!
Just one of the events, sponsored by the Public Library (sorry we missed that)
That's all for now, I hope everyone has a wonderful, and enjoyable peaceful weekend! Hugs, to all!
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22 comments:

wanna said...

Élvezetes leírásokat, szép fotókat kapunk tőled, köszi. Jó is egy ilyen "séta".
Itt nincs kedve az embernek sétálni, hideg van, sötét van nappal is, nem láttuk a napot pár napja, hétvégére esőt jósolnak, marad a príma meleg otthon és a főzőcske :)

laurie said...

thanks for the lovely tour, its amazing to see so much green and no snow!!!
The food looks wonderful made me hungry

Veronica's Kitchen said...

Your city is lovely with those palm trees, clean street, warm weather and gourmet sandwich. The filling for the reuben sandwich is amazing, what an energy booster before going for Christmas shopping!

Lizzy said...

Oh, I now have a huge craving for a Reuben sandwich...yours looks amazing!!! And what a fun tour of your area...I bet you're not missing your Ohio weather from the looks of things there :) Have a great weekend, my friend! xo

Rosemary said...

Reubens are absolutely my all-time favorite deli sandwich. Wow! It does look like a permanent vacation there, Elisabeth! (Snow here tomorrow!)

Kathy said...

Great photos...love to see where you live. We are starting to wear our winter coats around here...I noticed people in shorts where you are! Nice! That sandwich looks a NYC deli sandwich! Hugs!

Amelia's De-ssert said...

Elisabeth, thanks for sharing all the beautiful photos. Lovely and the sandwich is to die for, I don't mind to have a big bite...hahaha
Have a nice weekend.

Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) said...

wonderful pictures! Thanks for sharing. Have a nice weekend.

Angie's Recipes said...

When did I last had a Reuben sandwich? Can't even remember it....yours look so dang good!
The palm beach photos are wonderful...you live in a beautiful city.
Have a relaxing weekend!
Angie

Nami | Just One Cookbook said...

I've never seen or heard Reuben sandwich before! Wow this place give you a big sandwich! I enjoyed your tour - it seems like I was walking together with you. :-)

Priya said...

Beautiful clicks, sandwich looks absolutely inviting.

ping said...

What a great tour of Palm Beach! And a sandwich to chomp along.

Petra said...

Ezt a szendvicset szívesen megkóstolnám! Gyönyörűek a Palm Beach-i fotóid. :)

Parsley Sage said...

that's a great looking reuben! Om nom nom. And look at the cuto puppies!!!

scrambledhenfruit said...

I loved the virtual tour- I love to "travel" on my computer. :) Those sandwiches look really yummy!

Shabs said...

Beautiful pics Elisabeth and thanx for the tour of your city , it looks like you have perfect weather there :) .

mia xara said...

Hi Elisabeth,beautiful sightseeing through your photos!Still drooling over that sandwich...lol..Sorry I haven't visited for a while,my computer had a nasty virus and it is still recovering..Hope you're well,enjoying the amazing weather I see in the pics,here we're bracing up for snow..Oh well,have a great week! XO

Tina (PinayInTexas) said...

Love the tour, Elizabeth! Your beautiful photos always make me feel like I'm in that same place with you! :)
And my, the Reuben Sandwich looks really mouthwatering!

Lyndsey said...

I have a Too Jay's so close to me I really need to go it for a Reuben. My favorite is from Sweet berries that will deliver to our work! Nice pictures. I had a friend that was in West Palm Beach over the weekend runing a marathon!

Junia said...

i love turkey reubens - turkey, coleslaw, russian dressing... used to be one of my favs before i became vegan!!!

Emma said...

Although I love your food Elisabeth, I also really enjoy your photos when you get out and about - it makes me feel like I'm in your world for a little bit.

Olithée said...

Im from Paris, France. Went to south florida last march with hubby down to key west. probably to most incredible region we ever made.

You are lucky !
Olithée