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| - I went to the Schvitz for the first time a few weeks ago. I had heard about it from my Father who had gone there for many, many years and raived about the atmosphere, food, steam, cold pool, and a great place to "get business done".
I walked in and beleive me it is a "no frills" operation. This kind of added to the over-all feel of the place. It was like something out of a wise guy movie. That I liked. The steam room was good and hot (160 degrees), the cold pool was cold (40 degrees), after a couple of hot and cold sessions, I was refreshed and "good to go".
After a "Schvitz" I adjourned to the dining room. The smell of good cigars, "the fellas" BS'ing, and a cold adult beverage of your choice was as good as it gets.
I ordered a steak and was very disappointed. I beleive the steaks were "Utility Grade" and not USDA Prime or Choice. It was good sized, and seasoned well. However, It was fatty, poor marbling, and full of gristle. I can not with good conscience recommend anyone to go to the Schvitz for the food (at least the steaks). The Steam, and over-all atmosphere is unique and a real experience, however, I would do like a few of the regulars did that I saw there. Bring your own wine, cheese, crackers, and have the cook's there grill the sausage you brought, and tip them for the effort. Too bad, it could be a lot better but all in all the 1927 building and steam is the draw, if it were the food alone, the schvitz would have folded long ago........
Go there and enjoy the steam, and bring your own snacks!
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