Champs

After some unsuccessful tries I was finally able to ascertain that Champs was open and serving food again.  I really didn't notice much different in the restaurant area after their closing.  There was sign out front saying new management and new cook.  We once again sat in a booth in the gaming area only to move to the main part I think because it was too cool.  I was looking at memorabilia when the decision was made.  While we were deciding what to eat I asked about the change and one of the things the waitress said was they old cook took all the recipes with him.
The don't have a big menu so I once again ordered a burger with provolone.  I went over thinking salad for a side but changed to onion rings at the last moment.  Lisa got an italian beef with chili, Debbie got a jalapeno brat and Mike got a cheeseburger with homemade chips. 
My cheeseburger was better than the last time but the onion rings were a big step back.  It was obvious that they are now frozen out of a bag instead of made on site.  Lisa's italian beef looked really good but she said it the flavor was all in the au jus.  She said her chili was once again had good flavor but way too many beans.  Debbie seemed to like her brat.  The look on Mikes face when they brought out his plate was priceless.  The homemade chips were tortilla chips instead of potato chips.  To make it worse for him they ran out of Sailor Jerrys rum.
I'm not as excited about going back as I was previously since before everything was handmade on site.