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A lot!
First off, I miss the 32nd St and Greenway location, being from Moon Valley. That was my first Chompies experience years ago, with the super nice Vincenza runnong the front and making sure you were well taken care of!
I grew up in NYC and have eaten at all the famous Jewish delis and the not so famous ones in the Jewish neighborhoods that you never hear about but are awesome. I also lived in Hollywood and ate at all the LA spots like Canter's, etc. So, I know deli.
The new locations are less homie than that old one, but the food is still very good. My go to sandwich is the Rueben, which is piled high with delicious meat (my fave is pastrami, not corned beef) that is slightly fatty (Jewish style, not Gentile style!). The Russian dressing is the best, and to change things up now and then, I'll get cole slaw on my sandwich instead of sourkraut. Try it, you'll love it!
The soups are always in house made and very tasty. You can't go wrong with a soup and half sandwich deal, either.
Hungover or just in the mood for something sweet for breakfast? Try a plate of matzoh-brah, broken up matzoh bread soaked in scrambled eggs and then fried in a pan with a sugar finish. My Italian grandmother even made this for me growing up, it's a NY staple.
The pastries, although not made in house like the delicious bagels, are very good quality too. A little pricy, but very consistent! And you can't beat the selection of cookies and pastries. There are "bakeries" here in town that don't even have half the selection of Chompies! Their cakes are very yummy too, so don't hesitate to order one for a party or special occasion.
The bagels are in the top 3 in town (out of respect for the Chompies crew I'll keep that top 3 to myself)! For many years they were the only spot to get real NY bagels that were very good and consistent. They still have the best bialy bagels in my opinion. Be warned, the Chompies bagels they sell in the supermarkets are not the same. They are commercially made for a longer shelf life. Not really true NY bagels.
Lovey and crew have been doing it right for many years now, so go pay them a visit and enjoy some real NY Jewish food, even if you are Goyisha!
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