Russ & Daughters: A Century of Appetizing | JQJO

Russ & Daughters, a 114-year-old Lower East Side appetizing store, is featured in a new cookbook, "RUSS & DAUGHTERS: 100 Years of Appetizing." The cookbook details the family history and recipes, highlighting the unique tradition of appetizing, which focuses on fresh fish and dairy, distinguishing it from a deli. The store, initially started by Joel Russ selling herring, now boasts multiple locations and is renowned for its paper-thin salmon slices and a family atmosphere. While their famous matzo brei is now off the regular menu due to inconsistent recreations of customer's childhood memories, the legacy of the family business continues.