Old-school restaurants bank on nostalgia to keep holiday diners coming back

Dec 24, 2024
Many family-owned eateries are built on tradition. This time of year, they host tradition-seeking regulars coming in for holiday get-togethers.
The deli business at Monte Carlo triples just ahead of Christmas Eve as regulars stock up on staples like sausage and roast beef.
Corinne Ruff