This Old-School NYC Deli Modernizes With Cryptocurrency
As the foodservice industry has become more automated in recent years, the meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies has made restaurants rethink their traditional financial transactions with customers.PJ Bernstein, a family-owned, traditional Jewish deli that has resided on Manhattan’s Upper East Side for over five decades, has taken to this trend in full stride. 1-0153.jpgThis culinary landmark now accepts cryptocurrencies as a form of payment from everyone looking to nosh on a whopping stack of pastrami and other traditional Jewish delicacies. Although perhaps not as well known as its downtown compatriots—Katz’s and the Second Avenue Deli—PJ Bernstein has an even more storied history than its predecessors.
Exciting Dining Options Following Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving is only a week away and if you’re visiting or living in New York City (or Long Island) and looking for exciting dining options after the Macy’s Parade we have few suggestions. Whether you want to keep it traditional or venture into a different type of cuisine for the holiday, check out the options below.
Go AL FRESCO This Fall in NYC-Our Top 20
The pleasant autumn weather invites guests to dine al fresco at restaurants all around Manhattan. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, a mid-day snack, dinner, or a weekend brunch, check out some of the eateries that are making outdoor dining available. They include expanded areas in the front of restaurants, garden spaces, and patio seating. From casual to elegant and everything in between, we have selections to suit every taste and style.
Jungsik, the highly acclaimed two-starred Michelin restaurant in Tribeca was first to introduce New Korean cuisine to New York celebrated its 10th anniversary this September. The restaurant highlights a seven-course signature menu and a five-course seasonal menu with supplemental options available as well as wine pairings and craft cocktails. The signature menu has consistently seen small variations in both presentation and flavor profiles since the opening of the restaurant. For Al Fresco Dining, the restaurant has designed individual dining chalets for parties of up to six.
Where To Order Rosh Hashanah Food In New York City
The Jewish New Year is upon us, kicking off on the evening of Monday, September 7, just as summer officially comes to a close. With pandemic confusion still looming, high holiday plans may still be atypical this year, and that’s always where restaurants step in. Pre-order your Rosh Hashanah feast from these New York City eateries to celebrate 5781 deliciously! Breads Bakery The Jewish bakery has plenty of specialty items this year! A new Centerpiece Challah, ($64.95) will be braided with ceramic bowls for apples and honey, with a smaller festive version ($17.95) also available. A round apple challah ($16.95) will also be sold as well as a golden raisin challah ($12.95). On the savory side, no chicken noodle soup, will be a veggie broth with crepe noodles. Pre-orders are at www.breadsbakery.com and select items are available for nationwide shipping
A Dozen Delicious Ways to Celebrate the Eight Days of Chanukah in NYC
All late-night revelers know Veselka in the East Village. The Ukrainian restaurant has been addressing munchies and warding off hangovers with their hearty borscht and pierogis since 1954. But, truly, it’s their latkes that are a standout for Chanukah. Dense and packed with potato flavor without any trace of greasiness, Veselka latkes have mastered the art of the potato pancake. You can sit outside in one of their private booths with heat lamps or join the party spirit indoors with the cool kids. Dagon Light your Menorah and then then head to the Upper West Side to the new Levantine restaurant Dagon from Chef Ari Bokovza. The pandemic-be-damned restaurant is serving up fresh grated potato latkes with a choice of three creative sides for their first Chanukah meal. Have it your way with a choice of horseradish-za’atar yogurt, smoked salmon, silan (date) and ginger apple sauce, pastrami-spiced short rib marmalade, harissa ketchup, tahini-amba (pickled mango), roasted bone marrow or American paddlefish caviar.
PJ BERNSTEIN, TRES GENERACIONES AL SERVICIO DEL UPPER EAST SIDE
PJ Bernstein ha sido un elemento básico en este vecindario repleto de estrellas desde que abrió sus puertas por primera vez en 1965. Nueva York – PJ Bernstein puede no ser tan conocido como sus compatriotas del centro de la ciudad, Katz’s y Second Avenue Deli, pero este Upper East Side Jewish Deli, uno de los pocos restaurantes auténticos que quedan de su tipo, tiene quizás una historia aún más histórica que sus predecesores. PJ Bernstein ha sido un elemento básico en este vecindario repleto de estrellas desde que abrió sus puertas por primera vez en 1965. Para Alex Slobodski, nacido en Rusia, esta delicatessen judía fue un recordatorio de su hogar y un refugio de su vida laboral como taxista.
PJ Bernstein – A Landmark in NYC Jewish Deli Dining
Located in the Upper East Side. of NYC is a staple of the Jewish Deli dining scene, PJ Bernstein. Although it may not get the attention of some more notable counterparts—Katz’s Delicatessen and 2nd Avenue Deli—PJ Bernstein has been beloved by many New Yorkers for since the 1960s including legendary celebrities Lucille Ball, Liza Minelli, Mayor Ed Koch and numerous others. A multi-generational restaurant now owned and operated by father and son team, Steve and Eugene Slobodski, PJ Bernstein serves all the traditional dishes of an authentic Jewish deli.
NYC Restaurants Fear Losing Sales from Vaccine Requirements
Some restaurant operators in New York City said they expect to lose some customers — and possibly some employees — when the city begins requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter all restaurants, fitness centers, and entertainment venues, effective this Monday. “Having to see a proof of vaccination for all of our customers will be very difficult,” said Eugene Slobodsky, owner of PJ Bernstein, a Jewish deli on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. “Not only will it be a hassle to have staff check every customer’s vaccination card, but it will also be a nuisance to the customers.”
Where to Eat Latkes in NYC Right Now
New York has a long and proud history of Jewish food makers and lovers. Bagels, challah, babka (we like our carbs!), lox, and latkes have become ingrained in NYC’s food map, with devoted fans from across cultures. With Hanukkah coming up (it starts early this year, right after Thanksgiving weekend on the eve of November 28), it’s time to indulge in some latkes, potato (or sometimes other vegetables) pancakes fried in oil until golden.Jews eat oily foods on Hanukkah to commemorate the miracle of a day’s supply of menorah oil lasting eight nights after a battle to reclaim the Holy Temple in Jerusalem from the ancient Seleucid people (fried jelly-filled doughnuts called sufganiyot are another beloved tradition). Whether they’re made from shredded or fully blended tubers (or a combination of the two), regular potatoes or sweet potatoes or another root vegetable entirely, or served with applesauce or sour cream, New Yorkers are lucky enough to have plenty of restaurants serving latkes all year long, or as specials during Hanukkah. From the traditional spots like Katz’s and Russ & Daughters to unexpected interpretations at Empellon to new restaurants like Agi’s Counter, you’re sure to find a latke that you’ll love.
25+ Best Upper East Side Restaurants to Try
My pal and I are obsessed with finding and trying new restaurants wherever we go. After eating through 90% of the restaurants on the UWS, we moved our battlefield to the other side of the town, Upper East Side, and compiled a list of great ones that deserve everyone a visit.The options range from $15 Mexican tacos along 3rd Avenue to a bit pricer Japanese delights. No matter what food you are in the mood for in this neighborhood, you will find something from this list!
PJ Bernstein Serves Up Classic Dishes and Family Togetherness
The Upper East Side deli is a family-run institution that thrives on homemade classics.As everyone learned during the pandemic (if they didn’t know it already), owning a restaurant is a super difficult endeavor, and many establishments don’t survive for a long time; especially in New York City. So what makes some places last for decades? In the case of PJ Bernstein Delicatessen Restaurant, which has been open on the Upper East Side since 1965, and run by owner Alex Slobodski and his family since 1983, the combination of classic Jewish deli food and a family focus has done the trick.