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Video from a recent visit to Russ & Daughters. Jennifer and Ben came to Russ & Daughters the other day for the first time, with tired feet, empty stomachs and a special book in tow. Originally published in 1959, the book was New York Places and Pleasures by Kate Simon. The 4th edition, which had [...]

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Today, Mayor Bloomberg announced the new television line-up for NYC Life (Channel 25), “the flagship station of NYC Media, the official TV, radio and online network of the City of New York.” Russ & Daughters and our story will be featured in the premiere episode of New York Originals, a documentary series profiling “classic one-of-a-kind [...]

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The current issue of Edible Manhattan includes a feature about Russ & Daughters, and a Russ & Daughters Classic bagel and lox (this one with Gaspe Nova and scallion cream cheese) on the cover. The feature, “Back of the House: Russ & Daughters – Where appetizing is both an adjective and a noun,” was written [...]

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PRI’s Peabody Award-winning Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen from WNYC often examines the interaction of art and everyday life. This past week, the show, which is “public radio’s smart and surprising guide to what’s happening in pop culture and the arts”  featured Niki Russ Federman in a segment titled, “Aha Moment: John Zorn with a [...]

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Laren Spirer posted a great interview with Niki Russ Federman on Serious Eats. “The food world is so romanticized these days, but it’s impossible to sustain quality and excellence if you’re not willing to get your hands dirty (or in our case, fishy).” In the article, accompanied by a photo of her best “fish face,”  [...]

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The search for the perfect cracker begins and ends here. Johannes Dam & Son 27-Layer Danish Rye Crackers are a new product on the shelf at Russ & Daughters, and they have quickly become one of our favorites. These artisanal crackers are an excellent complement to our smoked fish and spreads — beyond bagels and [...]

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Here’s an exercise: conjure up an image of your family. Think of the particular dynamics, characters, and “idiosyncracies” of your clan.  Next, contemplate your professional world, the company you work for or run, whether it’s a large operation or a one-person show. (Or, these days, maybe you’re just  trying to find work and that’s stressful [...]

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