Russ & Daughters

12/10/08

Tastiest Treats in New York at Russ & Daughters

by Ebozeon at Citysearch

We always pass by Russ & Daughters on our way to and from Katz's for pastrami and corned beef sandwiches (yum!) but never stopped in until we saw them featured on a television program. It all looked so clean and the proprietors took such pride in the thin slicing of the smoked salmon that we made a special effort to go the next day. It is a scrupulously clean store, beautifully stocked with all the fresh delicacies for which Jewish cooking is famous.

Although we only purchased a quarter pound of smoked salmon (which was FABULOUS), they gave us samples of a few different kinds and were very friendly, funny and informative. One of the owners was there and shared stories about his family with us. The other customers were very helpful and entertaining, as well.

We are putting it on our regular Houston Street routine.

• Pros: Location, Ambience, Service

11/30/06

Best Lox!

by pattimayonnaise at Citysearch

I come here to get my lox and cream cheese. The fish is always super fresh and their cream cheese is delicious. They have different varieties of cream cheese, caviar, baked goods....The staff is super nice, even on the busiest weekends.

• Pros: Fresh stuff
• Cons: can get crowded on the weekends

05/21/02

cures my salmon jones

by KarenHudes_Citysearch at Citysearch

Delectably silken lox, fluffy cream cheese, robust pickles and olives. A proud Lower East Side legacy.