Vegan Reuben sandwich

Heresy for pastrami purists but a win for everyone else is Delirama’s vegan Reuben sandwich ($16.95). Made from smoked celery root, it’s full flavored, satisfying and probably as close as a meat-free alternative can get without going into a lab. Paper-thin slices of celeriac mingle with tangy sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing slathered on house-made rye bread. Go full vegan with dairy-free cheese, or stick with Gruyère. The classic OG sandwich, meanwhile, comes with Gruyère, coleslaw, Delirama’s own mustard and Thousand Island dressing (opt for the “husky” size to get a full 8 ounces of pastrami). When Delirama starts serving pizza, diners will have the option to make them vegan as well.

Vegan pastrami is the key ingredient in the vegan Reuben with pastrami-spiced potato chips.