"'It took me four years to discover how good the crab omelet is,' our waitress, Nancy, exclaimed when we ordered one. It is a wonderful dish, the copious crab augmented with your choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, or provolone cheese."
Michael Stern
"Sandwiches are named after famous people. Golda Meir is a bagel and lox."
Michael Stern
"A poor picture of excellent corned beef hash. Blurry as it is, you can see the vast variety of texture in the meat, which packs a powerful briny flavor. That's the edge of an egg resting on top."
Michael Stern
"Chick & Ruth's fried potatoes are a delicious cacaphony of crunch, chew, large, small, burnt and barely softened pieces. They come with most egg breakfasts and are available a a side dish all by themselves."
Michael Stern
"Chick & Ruth's has been around since the mid-1960s. It is an extremely colorful place -- very Maryland but also classic urban deli."
Michael Stern
"Except for the Maraschino cherry, this fruit really is fresh!"
Michael Stern
"Coffee is presented in a thick mug with a spoon along with a scattering of half-and-half packets. $1.85 buys all you can drink."
Michael Stern
"This view of the interior gives a good sense of how cozy Chick & Ruth's is. On the far right, posted on the wall, are paper plates listing the famous-name sandwiches."
Michael Stern
"If you can't find what you like to eat at this place, you just aren't hungry!"
Michael Stern
"Kosher-style, but not Kosher, Chick & Ruth's serves everything from chopped liver to steamed shrimp."
Michael Stern
