Emily Adler
Associate Social Media Manager
Meet the author: Emily Adler is Associate Social Media Manager Condé Nast Traveler and a lifelong resident of New York City.
As a Jewish New Yorker, food is always top of mind—at home, it revolves around cooking and preparing for the next meal. Shabbat Or a holiday meal, and on the road New York CityThe world of Jewish food includes delicatessens, bakeries, luxury counters, and more Steakhouses. In a city with such strong ties to Jewish heritage—that is Lower East Side where Jewish immigrants settled in the early 1900s, and pockets of Brooklyn, home to one of the largest Orthodox Jew COMMUNITIES OF THE WORLD – It’s no secret that some of the city’s best and most nutritious bites have deep historical ties to Jewish culture, influenced by Eastern Europe, MoroccoIsrael, and everywhere in between.
Hanukkah is right around the corner, and this year, the eight-night Festival of Lights coincides with Christmas Day and new year. In other words, it’s never been a better time to celebrate the holidays and take advantage of New York City’s Jewish food offerings. These are the best Jewish and Jewish-ish spots to visit this holiday season, and beyond, whatever holiday you celebrate.
of Gertrude
605 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
The “big sister” restaurant to Gertie’s, this new Brooklyn location brings a youthful spirit to Jewish-ish staples, including latkes with crème fraîche and trout roe, babka French toast and brisket hash. Except of Getrude Brunch menu, dinner offerings resemble neighborhood European bistros with steak au poivre and cheeseburger on a toasted challah roll (hence the Jewish-ish). Oh, and the Black and White Seven Layer Cake, a mashup of two classic Jewish desserts: Don’t miss the black and white cookies and the seven-layer cake.
Michaeli’s Bakery
401 E 90th St, New York, NY 10128
Founded by one of the bakers behind the widely loved Breads Bakery, Michaeli’s Bakery Offers a more low-key atmosphere with pastries and baked goods that are equally delicious. Unless you’ve visited the shuks (markets) of Israel, you’ve probably never tried anything as divine as their baka and rugelach: moist, chocolatey, slightly greasy, and thick as can be. You’ll also find seasonal specials year-round with creative flavors like pistachio and hazelnut sufganiot (Hanukkah jelly-filled doughnuts).