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179 E. Houston St. New York, NY 10002

212-475-4880

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Best Jewish
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Deli, Market, Seafood

Hours: Sun 8am-5:30pm, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm
Features: Delivery, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible

Reservations: Accepted

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With a variety of the best smoked salmon in the city, Russ & Das also has the best prices. It has been in the Russ family since 1914, and in the same small, immaculate location. The staff is knowledgeable and will let you taste the salmon if you have a commitment aissuea. And they are fish slicing masters (Felix is your man for super-thin pieces). There is also sable, sturgeon, whole whitefish, and chubs, as well as salty, smoky, house-made whitefish salad. Around New Yearas, thereas a caviar express line when things get intense. (They take orders online and in advance by phone, too.) On the sweet side, thereas kookaburra licorice, chocolate bark, and jelly rings, and a huge dried fruit assortment.

2011 | Best Jewish

Appetizing stores like Russ & Daughters originated from Jewish dietary law, which dictates that meat and dairy can't be sold together. The smoked-fish shrine has created a mouthwatering link between appetizing and delicatessen with its pastrami-cured salmon, for which a blend of 14 herbs and spices join forces to create a silken fish with a complexly flavored crust. The smoked trout and herring rocks, as do the many types of caviar available. 179 East Houston Street, 212-475-4880,... More »
2010 | Best Use of Flying Fish Roe

While Russ & Daughters long ago secured a place in the city's culinary lexicon thanks to its impeccable smoked and cured salmon, its sandwich menu harbors some creations that are just as deserving of adulation. Chief among them is the Super Heebster: Whitefish and baked salmon salad is heaped on top of a bagel that has been smeared with horseradish cream cheese. On top of the salad goes a blob of wasabi-flavored flying-fish roe. The result is as satisfying as it is unexpected; as its... More »
2008 | Jewish-American

The chopped liver at Russ & Daughters is enriched with caramelized onion and chopped boiled egg. The rugged mash is pleasantly mild, with earthy, minerally chicken livers. More »

Murray's Expands, Japonais Becomes Kibo, and Russ & Daughters Remodels...Its Office

By Rebecca Marx | Thu, September 15, 2011

Changes, mutations, and alterations are afoot across town today. Over on Bleecker Street, Eater has learned that Murray's Cheese will expand next door into the space that until recently housed the Lob... More »
Dish No. 71: Russ & Daughters' Super Heebster

By Rebecca Marx | Wed, August 18, 2010

Welcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road's handy list of some of our favorite dishes -- old standbys and new finds alike -- compiled daily. Today's pick: The Super Heebster ($10.45) from... More »
Countdown to New Holland Herring at Russ and Daughters

By Sarah DiGregorio | Tue, May 4, 2010

The time for New Catch Holland herring--equal to the finest sushi--is almost upon us. The small, silvery fishes from the cold waters of the North Sea are at their peak once a year, starting in early... More »

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thevillagevoicebestof | New York, NY | 84 Reviews

| Sun, May 10, 2009

The chopped liver at Russ & Daughters is enriched with caramelized onion and chopped boiled egg. The rugged mash is pleasantly mild, with earthy, minerally chicken livers.
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claire85 | Los Angeles, CA | 188 Reviews

| Sun, March 29, 2009

Be patient for your turn at the counter to pick up the best bagels, lox and chopped liver in NY. Perfect LES spot to grab provisions for a brunch or a yummy inventive sandwich (check out the Super Heebster or the Oy Vey Schmear).
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fstabile | New York, NY | 440 Reviews

| Mon, June 21, 2010

whitefish-and-baked-salmon salad to horseradish-dill cream cheese and wasabi-infused flying-fish roe make a great sandwich

Main Menu

Salads

Lb $11.98

Chopped Liver
made with chicken liver, this is chopped liver the way your bubby used to make it, though we dare say, it's better. our kitchen produces several batches a day, which goes to show how popular and fresh our chopped liver really is.

Lb $9.98

Chopped Herring
a lower east side classic and one of the things that made joel russ famous. chopped granny smith apples add a wonderful sweet tang, but we can't give away the whole recipe. it's perfect as a snack or a sandwich.

Lb $7.98

Eggplant Salad Roumanian
eggplants, peppers, and garlic are slow roasted in our ovens for this eastern european classic.

Lb $7.98

Beet, Apple, & Herring Salad
light, healthy, and delicious, this is a must have for any herring smorgasbord or a wonderful side dish.

Lb $6.98

German Potato Salad

Specialty Smoked Fish

Lb $16.98

Whitefish & Baked Salmon Salad
this is by far one of russ & daughters' most popular items; some fans even call it an addiction. the russ family recipe of the traditional whitefish salad calls for an added amount of baked salmon (also called kippered salmon) for what has been called one the "best foods in the whole wide world." try it on its own and you'll see why, or combine with our horseradish cream cheese and wasabi infused flying fish roe for our famous sandwich, the super heebster.

Lb $47.99

Whitefish-filleted/approx2.5lb
a smoked whitefish laid out on the table is the centerpiece of many family gatherings and about as classic as you can get. native to the great lakes, whitefish are hot smoked to perfection to give your palette a moist, dense, and smoky experience.

$44.99

Whitefish-whole (approx2.5lbs)
a smoked whitefish is classic russ & daughters and an all-time favorite for many. a smoked whitefish layed out on the table is the centerpiece of many family gatherings. native to the great lakes, whitefish are hot smoked to perfection to give your palette a moist, dense, and smoky experience.

Lb $51.96

Sturgeon
joel russ referred to his three daughters as "the queens of lake sturgeon." indeed, for centuries, sturgeon was reserved for the aristocracy. this delicate white meat produces an absolutely unique flavor: it is clean and earthy, sweet and delicate all at the same time. it is no surprise that fish that gives us caviar would be just as sumptuous when smoked.

Lb $55.96

Sturgeon - Private Stock
russ & daughters' private stock is the highest grade of smoked sturgeon available. it's so special, that you won't see it on view in our showcase. initiated customers know that they have to make a special request for it.

Herring

Fillet $3.25

Pickled Herring-cream & Onions
fresh from our pickling barrels, russ & daughters herring is the gold standard when it comes to this cherished food. if you're used to the prepackaged kind in a can or jar, with one bite of fresh russ & daughters herring, you'll never settle again. over our 100 hundred year history, the russ family has perfected its recipe: not too sweet and not too tart, with the right combination of pickled spices and timing for perfect texture. 1 fillet = 7 or 8 pieces

Fillet $3.25

Pickled Herring-plain & Onions
fresh from our pickling barrels, russ & daughters herring is the gold standard when it comes to this cherished food. if you're used to the prepackaged kind in a can or jar, with one bite of fresh russ & daughters herring, you'll never settle again. over our 100 hundred year history, the russ family has perfected its recipe: not too sweet and not too tart, with the right combination of pickled spices and timing for perfect texture. 1 fillet = 7 or 8 pieces

Fillet $3.25

Swedish Matjes
the perfect cocktail herring with some aquavit or your favorite white wine, the richness of this small herring is brought out by a marinade of brown sugar, clove, all spice, and cranberries. 1 fillet = 7 or 8 pieces

Fillet $3.25

Mustard & Dill Herring
our swedish customers swear by our herring and claim that it's better than what they eat in sweden. how's that for a compliment? you don't need to be scandinavian to appreciate this divine flavor combination. 1 fillet = 7 or 8 pieces

Fillet $3.25

Curried Herring
this scandinavian recipe is a recent addition to the russ herring line. believe us when we say that this mild curry marinade pairs perfectly with herring. 1 fillet = 7 or 8 pieces

Bagels/bialys

Dozon $9.60

Dozen Bagels - Plain
when it comes to new york bagels, russ & daughters represents the real thing. our bagels are rolled by hand, boiled and then perfectly timed in an old-fashioned revolving oven. layer our smoked salmon on top for "the best bagel and lox in new york" (new york magazine). 1 dozen plain bagels 1 dozen assorted bagels (plain, poppy, sesame, onion, everything and pumpernickel)

Dozon $9.60

Dozen Mini Bagels Plain
when it comes to new york bagels, russ & daughters represents the real thing. our bagels are rolled by hand, boiled and then perfectly timed in an old-fashioned revolving oven. layer our smoked salmon on top for "the best bagel and lox in new york" (new york magazine). 1 dozen plain mini bagels 1 dozen assorted mini bagels (plain, poppy, sesame, and everything)

Dozon $9.60

Dozen Bialy
if you never tasted a bialy, this fabulous bread, with eastern european roots, is real competition to the bagel. toasted with butter or cream cheese, it is simply divine. 1 dozen bialy

$3.99

Crispbread Wedges - Leksands
crispbread wedges, made of all natural whole rye flour, are perfect when topped with any russ & daughters herring or spread. enjoy the crispbread wedges with russ & daughters' gravlox and a dollop of our mustard & dill sauce for a traditional swedish-style treat. three generations of the joon family have baked these crispbread wedges near leksand, sweden. they began in a bake house in their yard and have produced this delicious and traditional swedish staple ever since the 1920s.

$7.49

Rye Cracker - Danish
since 1924, the dam family has made these danish rye crackers by hand. each cracker is made of 27 individual layers that create an unusual crispness and unique flavor that melds both sweet and savory with a hint of caraway. they are an excellent complement to our smoked fish and spreads.

Sweets

$9.95

Chocolate Babka
rolled by hand and layered with copious amounts of either dark chocolate or cinnamon, these jewish cakes are so delicious they're sure to disappear quickly from your table. dairy-free (parve). 1 loaf serves 6-8

$9.95

Cinnamon Babka
rolled by hand and layered with copious amounts of either dark chocolate or cinnamon, these jewish cakes are so delicious they're sure to disappear quickly from your table. dairy-free (parve). 1 loaf serves 6-8

Lb $14.50

Traditional Raspberry Rugelach
this fresh-baked wonder is hard to beat: raspberries, currants, walnuts, and cinnamon burst forth from an all natural butter crust.

Lb $14.50

Chocolate Orange Rugelach
this fresh-baked wonder is hard to beat: bittersweet chocolate, walnuts, and orange marmalade burst forth out of an all natural butter dough.

Per 1/2 Lb $7.49

Macaroons-HandDipped
to start, the divine coconut macaroons are handmade with the finest ingredients using an old-family recipe. as if that weren't enough, once baked, they're hand-dipped in rich dark chocolate for a whole other level of deliciousness.

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Russ and Daughters

179 E. Houston St. New York, NY 10002

212-475-4880

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2011 | Best Jewish

2010 | Best Use of Flying Fish Roe

2008 | Jewish-American

By Rebecca Marx | Thu, September 15, 2011

By Rebecca Marx | Wed, August 18, 2010

By Sarah DiGregorio | Tue, May 4, 2010

thevillagevoicebestof | New York, NY | 84 Reviews

claire85 | Los Angeles, CA | 188 Reviews

fstabile | New York, NY | 440 Reviews