St. Louis' Nomad Is Serving the Best Pastrami on the Entire Planet [PHOTOS]

By Riverfront Times Staff on Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 1:04 am

Our food writer says Nomad's pastrami is "unarguably the best pastrami in town — if not the state, or even the entire planet."

Read Cheryl Baehr's review: "Call Him Tommy Pastrami (or Just Eat the Sandwiches at Nomad)"

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Nomad's "Dumpster Fire" and pastrami sandwich.

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Nomad's "Dumpster Fire" and pastrami sandwich.

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Pastrami poutine made up of gravy-smothered fries, provel cheese, pastrami and scallion.

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Pastrami poutine made up of gravy-smothered fries, provel cheese, pastrami and scallion.

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"Dumpster Fire" with two heritage pork patties, bacon, pimento cheese, lettuce, onion and pickles on brioche.

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"Dumpster Fire" with two heritage pork patties, bacon, pimento cheese, lettuce, onion and pickles on brioche.

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Kimchi brussels sprouts with fried sprouts, kimchi and toasted sesame.

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Kimchi brussels sprouts with fried sprouts, kimchi and toasted sesame.

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Turkey gyro with harissa smoked turkey, lettuce, cucumber, kalamata olives, tomato, onion, feta, poblano and tzatziki sauce on pita.

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Turkey gyro with harissa smoked turkey, lettuce, cucumber, kalamata olives, tomato, onion, feta, poblano and tzatziki sauce on pita.

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House pastrami sandwich with swiss and special sauce on rye.

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House pastrami sandwich with swiss and special sauce on rye.

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A look at the ordering counter.

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A look at the ordering counter.

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The counter is decorated with statuettes and plants.

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The counter is decorated with statuettes and plants.

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Nomad serves as Tamm Avenue Bar's on-site kitchen.

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Nomad serves as Tamm Avenue Bar's on-site kitchen.

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The restaurant has its own entrance, embellished with colorful decor.

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The restaurant has its own entrance, embellished with colorful decor.

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Logo hats and tees are available for purchase.

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Patrons can also enter the restaurant through the bar.

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Patrons can also enter the restaurant through the bar.

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Plants and a collection of whimsical items decorate the space.

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Plants and a collection of whimsical items decorate the space.

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Chef-owner Tommy Andrew.

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Chef-owner Tommy Andrew.

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Located in Dogtown.

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Located in Dogtown.

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