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Many metro Detroit restaurants and delis certainly know how to stack a corned beef sandwich. And on St. Patrick's Day, it's as symbolic as sipping a pint of Guinness.

Restaurants and delis will be serving sandwiches piled high with tender and thinly sliced corned beef topped in a variety of ways.

"It's kind of like paczki day," said Al Winkler, owner of seven Bread Basket Deli restaurants in metro Detroit. "People line up outside the building."

Winkler, who's been in business for 53 years, uses the Sy Ginsberg brand of corned beef and will go through about 30,000 pounds this week.

Teresa Bolan, the owner of Noah's Deli in Dearborn, is ready for customers this St. Patrick's Day.

"I'll at least double the amount of corned beef for sandwiches, and I always have corned beef and cabbage soup, too," Bolan said.

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Popular sandwiches, Bolan says, include the Dinty Moore and Noah's Double Trouble. The Dinty Moore features a choice of corned beef, pastrami or turkey. It's served on grilled rye topped with Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing. Noah's Double Trouble has corned beef and pastrami on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing.

At Noah's, everything is housemade daily. Bolan is there every day, arriving at 2 a.m. to cook the meats and make the soups.

"It's no big deal because I love it," Bolan said. "I love that it's fresh every day and hands-on."

What's unique about Detroit's corned beef offerings is longtime local brands. Some places are specific about whether they offer Grobbel's, Sy Ginsberg and Wigley's corned beef brands — all hail from Detroit. Topped with Swiss and sauerkraut or served plain, here's a sampling of spots for corned beef sandwiches around metro Detroit.

Bread Basket Deli

Multiple locations

This deli with seven locations in metro Detroit estimates that it serves tons of corned beef — upward of 24,000 pounds a week. During St. Patrick's Day week, the corned beef scale tips to nearly 30,000 pounds, says owner Al Winkler. Bread Basket's famed sandwiches are piled high with Sy Ginsberg corned beef sandwiches. There are several variations, including the Reuben and a combo of corned beef and pastrami. This is the only week the deli will feature corned beef and cabbage dinners. If you're ordering on St. Patrick's Day, Winkler says, you need to order an hour in advance, including when using third-party delivery services.

For info: breadbasketdelis.com

Hygrade Deli

3640 Michigan Ave., Detroit

This iconic Detroit deli is located on Michigan Avenue on the outskirts of Corktown. The deli recently was sold when its owner, Stuart Litt, retired after 50 years. The Hygrade Reuben, named one of five "Great Corned Beef Sandwiches" by the Free Press, features sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and a sweet Thousand Island dressing on rye.

For info: 313-894-6620

Louie's Ham and Corned Beef

3570 Riopelle, Detroit

Serving breakfast, salads and sandwiches, Louie's is located at Mack and Riopelle on the outskirts of Eastern Market. Louie's Reuben features corned beef with Swiss and sauerkraut on grilled rye. The Louie's Delight is corned beef topped with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Thousand Island dressing. A combo has stacked pastrami and corned beef on grilled rye.

For info: 313-831-1800 or louieseasternmarket.com

Mudgie's Deli & Bar

1413 Brooklyn, Detroit

This longtime Corktown deli will be open starting Wednesday, despite a recent fire. The deli offers plenty of Irish-themed dishes for St. Patrick's Day including its Irish Reuben that's available for a limited time, according to its website. Its Irish Reuben features corned beef, Irish Cheddar, stout sauerkraut and whole grain mustard served on grilled rye.

On Mudgie's regular menu is the Barrett sandwich. It's a classic with corned beef, creamy coleslaw, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island on an onion roll.

For info: 313-961-2000 or mudgiesdeli.com

Noah's Deli

14500 Michigan Ave., Dearborn

This small deli on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn is open 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday serving breakfast and lunch. There are several varieties of corned beef sandwiches. The Dinty Moore is one of the deli's specialty sandwiches. You can choose from lean corned beef, pastrami or turkey. It's served on grilled rye topped with Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing. Other favorites are Noah's Double Trouble with corned beef and pastrami on grilled rye topped with Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing.

For info: 313-582-8361 or noahs-deli.com

Original Bread Basket Deli

26052 Greenfield Road, Oak Park

In the Lincoln Shopping Center, the deli has been in business for more than 50 years. It's known for its corned beef served on Jewish rye bread. St. Patrick's Day is one of the deli's busiest, going through a couple thousand pounds of corned beef. You can also buy the corned beef by the pound and bread by the slices or a loaf. Because of the pandemic, the deli , still operates with call-ahead ordering and carryout.

Pickles & Rye Deli

6724 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield

The deli features a variety of corned beef sandwiches including the triple-decker Dinty Moore served topped with lettuce, tomato, Russian dressing on white toast, according to its menu. There's also the Sid & Seymour featuring corned beef and pastrami, topped with Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing. The My Deli Addiction has corned beef, coleslaw Swiss cheese, Russian dressing on the deli's double-baked rye.

For info: 248-737-3890 or picklesandryedeli.com

Siegel's Deli

3426 E. West Maple Road, Commerce Township

Its sandwiches are listed as "overstuffed." There are five varieties of corned beef sandwiches, including the Dinty Moore served on triple-decker white toast with corned beef, lettuce, tomato and Russian dressing. Its Reuben is a choice of corned beef or turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, with Russian dressing on grilled rye. They will also serve corned beef and cabbage dinners this week.

For info: 248-926-9555 or siegelsdeli.com

Stage Deli

6873 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield

The iconic deli celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Several variations of corned beef sandwiches are offered from grilled Reubens to hot sandwiches stacked high with corned beef. Most are served on Stage rye bread. There's the Russian Reuben with hot pastrami, coleslaw, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on grilled pumpernickel. Its Reuben features hot corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and grilled rye. The deli opened in 1962 and Steven Goldberg has been running the family-owned deli since 1994. The menu is vast, offering breakfast, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, soup and entrees.

For info: 248-855-6622 or stagedeli.com

Star Deli

24555 W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield

A metro Detroit mainstay for 50 years, Star Deli is open daily year-round. The deli's No. 1 seller is its corned beef special featuring hot corned beef on rye with coleslaw, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. They also have hot pastrami on rye with coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing.

For more: 248-352-7377 or stardeli.net

Steve's Deli

6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills

This longtime deli is known for its extensive menu that offers a variety of "overstuffed" sandwiches including corned beef. There's a half-dozen corned beef and Reuben sandwiches on its combination menu. Included is the Dinty Moore, which has hot corned beef, lettuce, tomato, Russian dressing triple-decker served on white toast.

For info: 248-932-0800 or stevesdeli.com

Uncle Harry's Deli

21809 Greater Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores

Uncle Harry's is known for a variety of corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. And there are plenty others according to its menu. On the "Old Stand By" menu, there are traditional corned beef sandwiches as well as the Charlie's Deli-Beli Buster featuring over a pound of corned beef, pastrami, ham, salami, Swiss and American cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing. Its Reuben menu has a traditional, turkey and vegan. On the "Nieces & Nephews" sandwich menu there are more than a half-dozen corned beef and pastrami sandwiches.

For info: 586-775-3120 or uncleharrysdeli.com

Vintage House

31816 Utica Road, Fraser

This Fraser banquet hall is again serving up O'Hara's (a secret family recipe) corned beef sandwiches for St. Patrick's Day. Several corned beef sandwich options are available including a Reuben. You can also order a side of coleslaw or fries. Phone orders for carryout are available Wednesday. On Thursday, it's drive up and order only.

For info: 586-415-5678 or vintagebanquetsandcatering.com

Zingerman's Deli

422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor

This year the famed Ann Arbor deli marks its 40th year in business. One of the deli's popular sellers is its Reuben sandwich. The sandwich has layers of tender corned beef topped with Swiss Emmental cheese, Brinery sauerkraut and housemade Russian dressing on grilled Jewish rye bread from Zingerman's Bakehouse. The deli is also taking orders for corned beef and cabbage meals.

For info: 734-663-3354 or zingermansdeli.com

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