The Downtown Allentown Market’s Ciao! Sandwich Shoppe recently rebranded as Chez’s Delicatessen. Owner-operator Isaac Csezmadia, who is also a part owner of Ciao! in Downtown Easton, says the new family-run deli is something he and his cousin MariaRosa Piazza aspired to pre-pandemic. “When the opportunity was right, we made the move to go into business together,” he explains. Chez’s Delicatessen offers premium Boar’s Head cold cuts and cheeses served in a New York City-style deli. Csezmadia says their heroes are a must-try, calling number 19, The Pesci, made with homemade chicken cutlets, fresh mozzarella, Boar’s Head prosciutto, roasted red peppers, imported balsamic glaze and homemade pesto, their customer favorite. Chez’s also serves avocado toast, salads, rice balls, charcuterie boards and, even, a sandwich served on a whole pickle (pictured here). Save room for desserts like cannoli, mini New York cheesecakes, truffle brownies and hummus. “The dessert hummus tastes like a fresh rich frosting,” says Csezmadia. “Stop in for a sample!” This winter, they’re introducing an apple pie hummus.
27 N. 7th St., Allentown | 484.387.5600 | eatwithchez.com
Published as “Trending Now” in the January 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
