I first went to Schwartz's in August 2001. Walked right in a little after 1:00 pm on a weekday, sat down with no wait, order was in promptly, food came soon afterward, and had an amazing smoked meat sandwich with a black cherry soda and fries. Pure heaven.
I returned in June 2012. Walked right in at a quarter to noon on a weekday, sat down with no wait, gave my order, food came soon afterwards: smoked meat sandwich with a black cheery soda and fries. Phenomenal.
I heard Celine Dion bought the place from the original owners. She better not mess up a good thing or so help me I will go Liam Neeson in "Taken" on her! Except without the Krav Maga, because I'm never gonna learn that...