Some New York breakfasts are so iconic, they feel like a city tradition before the first bite even hits the plate.
On Orchard Street, Russ & Daughters Cafe turns the morning meal into a delicious trip through Lower East Side history. Golden bagels, silky smoked fish, creamy spreads, and comforting Jewish classics fill the table with flavors that have been loved for generations.
What began with a family selling herring from a pushcart grew into one of New York’s most cherished food stories…