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| - It may have taken us a long while to truly discover Stalzy's (you know, like actually parking the car, going inside and eating their food). However, in the last 3 months, we've more than made up for lost time. My husband and I went there for dinner one night and then came back for breakfast the next morning. I'm not even kidding! The service was lovely. One of the owners was at the counter on our first visit. He was genuine, friendly, helpful and clearly passionate & proud of what they've created.
Then just a month or so later, we came back for dinner (and an unplanned loaf of challah to go). I want to be sure to note, you will not have a cheap dinner here. You can expect to pay around $40-ish for 2 people for dinner (with sides, beverages and desserts, if that's how you roll). But you can also expect to have beautiful, quality, local and made from scratch food so no worries.
Okay, now for some much delayed, juicy details.... On our first ever dinner visit, I ordered the evening special: the Brisket Reuben (DUDE! Stupid good, yo!) with macaroni salad (so-so, no my fav) and their beet dill salad (amazing, tender, balanced - I order it every time I'm there). My husband got the burger with kettle chips and he was a happy, happy boy. The burger was done perfectly, the bun was divine - a "culinarily" good time was had by all.
The next morning we showed up for breakfast. The service wasn't as amazing as the night before, but the food did not disappoint. The challah French toast was comforting, buttery, not at all soggy and very delicious. I also got an egg and a side of bacon to ensure I started my day with a punch of protein. Their house-cured bacon was incredible. Order it - early and often - it's the real deal. When my husband asked how it was, all I could muster was a quiet "Oh my god, shut up...". Translation: SO GOOD!!!
And finally, on our most recent visit, my husband had the burger (again) because he loves it. He actually verbalized that it's one of the best burgers in the city. I will be having it next time. I ordered the Classic Club at the recommendation of a friend with the beet dill salad (still my fav side) and the potato salad (really good - I would order it again). It was a great club! The bread, as always, was ridiculously wonderful and once again, the sandwich was totally balanced in flavor and texture.
So there it is. I'm definitely a fan (hook, line and sinker) and I look forward to many more deli sandwich adventures with our new friends at Stalzy's. Maybe 2016 will be the year of the deli sandwich.........who knows. Either way, onward and eat more beet dill salad!!!
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