Well, I don’t eat there so it doesn’t play a big part in my life. Apparently when it reopened a year ago, the sandwich prices were out of control. That might have hit the tourist trade very hard.
When the Carnegie Hall Cinema was still around - years ago - I used to pick up a sandwich to have at home after a movie. Long time ago.
For those who still have it on their bucket list, think about Katz’s which still has the best pastrami (although I favor the corned beef and great hot dogs), 2nd Avenue Deli (which is no longer on 2nd Avenue) for the chopped liver or Russ & Daughters for the greatest ‘appetizers’ in the world including luscious fresh-made cream cheese, smoked salmon and herring. Also great handmade chocolates. It’s right up the block from Katz’s.
We also use a place in NJ called Harold’s.
Yup, $20 dollars for a sandwich is stupid even for a tourist trap like the Carnegie. There are so many better places to spend money in NYC.