Since 1914 this much-loved deli has served up Eastern European Jewish delicacies, such as caviar, herring, sturgeon and, of course, lox. Proudly owned by four generations of the Russ family, it's a great place to load up for a picnic or stock your fridge with breakfast goodies. Foodies, history buffs and interior designers will love it.
A Russ & Daughters Cafe with sit-down service is close by on Orchard St, but it's just as pleasant to order your 'Shtetl' (or other choice of bagel or bialy sandwich) and eat in nearby Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Polish immigrant Joel Russ started out selling herring from a barrel on the street, but with energy and determination built his way up to a storefront deli in 1914. In 1935 he made his daughters Hattie, Ida and Anne full partners, renaming the business and becoming the first-ever American company with 'and Daughters' in the name.
