Went back for lunch today after a long absence from a dissapointing meal last year or so. But today i had memories of the Monarch Tavern era. The smoke meat sand. was so moist and less smoke, just perfect. Loved it so much took home 1 1/2 pds. for dinner sandwiches for fam. My lunch guest who graciously took care of the bill did the same. We also order latkes they are tasty crunchy served with the obligatory apple sauce/sour cream. One note i think they are deep fried not really counting calories if i'm going here for lunch but for some may not suit. The in-house made cheesecake is creamy dreamy. Matzo ball soup lacks flavour boo hoo! Service is oh so friendly but could have used a few more hands on deck for smoother transitions. Happy days are here again for me and caplansky.
$37 for lunch
$27 x 2 for take out.