By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com
I have not visited Oaklawn Racing Track in a long time but was invited on an outing at work the other day, and had a great time.
It was a beautiful sunny day, the weather was warm, the track was dry, and it was St. Patrick’s Day. Not only that, but the food was good as well. If you go to the track, you are obligated to eat a corned beef sandwich, especially on St. Patrick’s Day.
Aside from copious betting windows, bleachers, an enclosed seating area, and the outdoor area (which I prefer,) they also have several food counters. You can order French fries, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and beer at most of the stands and they have a dedicated liquor area if you want hard liquor.
I opted for a corned beef sandwich when I first arrived and after spending $6, quickly received a sandwich, piled high with corned beef. The corned beef is tender and the bread was, well, bread. The whole thing tasted good and was juicy enough without being too messy.
The group event lasted all day; therefore, I hung around long enough to eat again. This time I ordered the Reuben sandwich and it came out right away as well. It was the same juicy corned beef, but this time it was topped with warm sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, on grilled bread. The corned beef sandwich was good but the Reuben was really good. It was juicy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice to it. The next time I go to the track, I’ll order another one.
Oh yeah, I came out about $40 ahead at the end of the day and had a blast! 🙂
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