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| - Wife and I visited Szmidt's on May 11 - practically the day it opened. Before we get to the meal, I have to commend them on the ambiance. I don't know what "it" is, but I felt it in this place. Comfortable & cozy without being too contrived or schmaltzy. Let me tell you why. With the quality and quantity of the food, it doesn't need to overwhelm with "sizzle"...as the steak should carry the business just fine on its own. Service was great, wait staff knowledgeable and friendly. Price was just right. About $15/person for a full meal.
We started with some homemade pierogies "old world" style, potatoes and cheese and onions. With sour cream and sauteed onions. I plan to order "new world" - most likely buffalo chicken - next trip. My wife ordered the "Emily" I ordered the signature sandwich because...well...because it is the signature sandwich (name escapes me), and it was FABULOUS!. Piled high with their own house-made pastrami, sauerkraut onions and cheese, and thousand island dressing. Did I mention it was served on their own fresh homemade rye bread? It could not have been a better sandwich. We shared side dishes of potato salad and a sweet & sour cucumber salad, and they were excellent, but we couldn't finish them.
The deserts were too much for us, so although they looked great, and huge - the sour cream frosted carrot cake is just going to have to wait.
I will definitely go back, and no doubt bring takeout home. Great place.
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