Russ & Daughters, one of the most legendary retail shops on the lower east side of Manhattan, celebrated its 100th year in business this year! In Manhattan, so much changes so quickly, a century of retail trade is a huge celebration!
This store's specialty is old-school "Jewish style" smoked fish. In 2014, Russ & Daughters' gave itself a 100th birthday present: a new store on the lower east side on Orchard Street!
How about learning more about this lower east side New York institution? Try this book, "Russ & Daughters: Reflections and Recipes from the House That Herring Built", or a documentary film, "The Sturgeon Queens."
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