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This pub is definitely one of the most purty in all of Manhattan, as well as one of the largest. It's a fine spot to take in the St. Patrick's Day festivities with class and refinement, and oh yesss, lots of Guinness.… Seat yourself at the long bar, under the colorful stained glass, and order up the Reuben: closed faced and crispy. Also highly recommended: the Black Jack Burger — a heaping job of a burger filled with chopped red onion and Worcestershire sauce, covered with Jack cheese and a spicy Cajun mayo. [link]

It's really a disservice to call this diner merely a diner: great guilty-pleasure food, cheap prices, and round-the-clock service are the reasons why the Green Kitchen has been packing in Upper East Side customers… since 1931. The Reuben here comes open-faced and in huge portions; it's nearly impossible to finish without changing into your eating clothes, but to get a smaller taste of the Reubeny goodness, try the "Green Kitchen Panini," with sauerkraut and Thousand Island rather than the usual lettuce and Dijon. It just may change your life. [link]

The new uptown location of this fun diner sparkles like a big ole kitschy mirage in the sometimes dreary Upper East Side; heavy on the theme, the menu is littered with references that John Waters would wet himself… over, but one particularly worth salivating over is the Reuben "Reuben Kincaid, Remember this guy?" Sandwich. Perhaps Reuben Kincaid, (the Partridge Family's manager/played by Dave Madden) doesn't get remembered as much as he'd hope, but this sandwich will probably remind you of its presence with every full-stomached breath you take. And, if you're feeling extra kooky, the sandwich can be accompanied by a side of tater tots — now where else are you gonna get that with your Reuben on St. Paddy's day? [link]

Sarge's is much loved by its loyal neighborhood crowd, and has often been proclaimed as having the best corned beef in New York City, which is quite the statement. The Reubens here are delish and gooey-good with… globs of Russian dressing melting into the layers of beef; the portions are not ridiculous, but just perfect for the cheap fare. [link]

I dare you to say the name of this pub without breaking out the ridiculous "hearts, moons, and clovers" accent — you just can't do it. Speaking of unavoidable circumstances, I dare you to step into this lovely… little saloon without ordering a pint of ale and a heaping Reuben. It is just as classic and traditional as you could desire. [link]

Agh, I know . . . but vegetarians have to eat on St. Patrick's Day too. Obviously a tempeh (fermentated soy beans) Reuben is going to be as traditional as a an Irishman drinking Fosters, but it's still remarkably… tastey and really interesting. The tempeh is marinated and treated to the same glitz as a regular Reuben: russian dressing and sauerkraut. But it also offers the vegan in us all a choice of soy cheese on top. It's really not the same, but it's worth a try if you're feeling strangely health-conscious on a day that's all about beer and beef. [link]