Carnegie Deli owners Marian and Sandy Levine are notified that famed actor Jack Nicholson will be visiting the restaurant, and the pair quickly rushes to ensure that everything will be in proper order by the time that he is scheduled to arrive.
Marian's daughter and goddaughter team up to host an event at the deli that they hope will outshine Sandy's annual pickle eating contest. Marian serves as the judge to decide which event brings in more customers.
The Carnegie Deli expands to open a location at the Sands Casino in Pennsylvania, so everyone takes a road trip to the casino to celebrate the opening except Chuck, who has to stay behind to watch over the restaurant.