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The interior features pictures of bubbies—grandmothers—in sepia-toned photos. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Owner Jeff “Louie” Manas, who often makes the rounds in the dining room. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Highlights of the menu scrawled in chalk. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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The matzo-ball soup: a huge matzo ball is light, and the bright is delicate. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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A corned-beef Reuben with cole slaw. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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A deli case holds gefilte fish. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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A good cheesecake comes from Junior’s in Brooklyn. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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The carrot cake here is great, light and layered with cream-cheese frosting. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Rugelach, or a Jewish cookie filled with nuts and jam, for sale. Photograph by Scott Suchman