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The High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are approaching, and Jewish delis across the city are ready: Russ & Daughters, Mile End and others are hardly new to the annual onslaught of customers.
“After Labor Day, it’s like a light switch,” says 2nd Avenue Deli owner Jeremy Lebewohl, the nephew of Abe Lebewohl, who founded the deli in 1954.
Whether you observe or not, it’s the perfect excuse (and reminder) to familiarize yourself with the diverse offerings at these specialty markets — and see why they’ve been favorites of New Yorkers for years. (Or, centuries: Russ & Daughters goes back 104 years.)
They’re pros in catering events, but casual customers can also delve into prepared items including brisket, chicken stock and honey bread. From smoked fish to bagels, dried fruits and nuts to schmears, these are spots to add to your shop rotation year-round. And if you do head to one or more this weekend, just bring along that little bit of extra patience for the lines that will surely be firmly in place.
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