All the foods that were brought to America in the early 20th century by Jews during the great emigration from Europe came to the Lower East Side: knishes, bagels, lox, pastrami, whitefish, dill pickles, kasha, herring (in multiple variations), egg creams and much more. It is an area that continues to undergo rapid change but Eating Delancey hopes to capture forever the Jewish cuisine of the Lower East Side. This a gorgeous collection of photographs of classic Jewish food, with profiles and recipes from classic LES Jewish eateries.
All the foods that were brought to America in the early 20th century by Jews during the great emigration from Europe came to the Lower East Side: knishes, bagels, lox, pastrami, whitefish, dill pickles, kasha, herring (in multiple variations), egg creams and much more. It is an area that continues to undergo rapid change but Eating Delancey hopes to capture forever the Jewish cuisine of the Lower East Side. This a gorgeous collection of photographs of classic Jewish food, with profiles and recipes from classic LES Jewish eateries.
Aaron Rezny has spent more than 20 years shooting food and tabletopphotography. Rezny, the son of Polish immigrants, began his photographic career atan early age and eventually established his own studio in 1979. His photography hasbeen featured in major marketing campaigns for Nestle, Duncan Hines, Kellogg's,Russell Stover, Nabisco, and Applebee's among other brands. His work has alsoappeared in New York Magazine, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, and The Wall Street Journal. He can be found online atrezny.com. Jordan Schaps began his photo-directing career at New York magazine in1978. Schaps quickly rose to Photography Director at New York and went on to act asconcept/creative director of features for InStyle, GQ, The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and other magazines. Schaps also produced advertorials for Lincoln MotorCars, JC Penney, and Knoll International. He contributed to the books XXX: 30 PornStar Portraits (Bulfinch, 2004), and Miami Beach: Blueprint of an Eden(Trans-Atlantic, 2005). He is currently a professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
"Just leafing through this mouthwatering collection of essays,
recipes, and reminiscences from eclectic contributors will trigger
your salivary glands and steer you to that pile of takeout menus,
an online reservation site or even your own kitchen."
- The New York Times "Many books have delved into the psyche of
Jewish people through their food -- but this book succeeds as a
true work of art."
- The Huffington Post "Eating Delancey is a testament to these
words' veracity . . . food is so much more than just fuel, whether
as a connection between a father and daughter or among a vast
community of a historically uprooted people . . . so
compelling."
- Wall Street Journal "Even if you don't have roots steeped in
Jewish culture, the unmistakable themes of hard work, pride, family
and food resonate in each story and dish. These essays are what
make the book such an exceptional find."
- Food Network Dish "A literary masterpiece."
- Anthony Dias Blue, recipient of the James Beard Award and
celebrated food critic "Nestled between the profiles of legendary
establishments and stories of family memories are also a number of
recipes that reveal the secrets behind beloved treats."
- Brain Pickings "For those celebrating Hanukkah, here is a
mouth-watering celebration of tradition. Beautifully illustrated
with food porn and vintage Lower East Side shots, it gives us
old-school recipes for chopped liver, matzo balls, kasha
varnishkes. "
- New York Post "For those Rivers' aficionados out there, this book
is the perfect Chanukah gift as one can read about the iconic
comic's adoration for many traditional Jewish foods."
- Jewish Voice "Schmaltzy recipes, schmaltzy memories:
delicious!"
- The Jewish Week " . . . rounded out with enticing photos of
entrees, nostalgic flashes of old New York, and loving memories of
being 'a New York City kid' . . . savory images of authentic Jewish
foods."
- Chronogram "The book is filled with beautiful photos and
recipes."
- Bustle " . . . a tribute to knishes, bagels, pickles and other
staples of the Jewish immigrant community of Manhattan's Lower East
Side."
- Associated Press "The book reminds me of an animated conversation
over a festive Jewish meal: It moves fast from one topic to
another, with stories, jokes and bits of history interspersed among
lots and lots of food talk, and always -- always -- no matter how
stuffed you may be, it gets you fantasizing about what you'll be
eating next." -The Forward As Seen In:
The Daily Meal
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