Barney Greengrass
| Barney Greengrass | |
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 Interior of Barney Greengrass | |
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| Restaurantinformation | |
| Established | 1908 |
| Food type | American Jewish |
| Street address | 541 Amsterdam Avenue (between 86th and 87th Streets),Upper West Side,Manhattan |
| City | New York City |
| County | Manhattan (UWS) |
| State | New York |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 10024 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 40°47′17″N73°58′29″W/ 40.787977°N 73.974587°W |
| Reservations | N/A |
| Website | www |
Barney Greengrassis a restaurant,deli,andappetizing storeat 541Amsterdam Avenue(between West86thand 87th Streets) on theUpper West SideofManhattan,New York City,started in 1908.[1]They specialize insmoked fish,more specificallysturgeon,but also haveNova Scotia salmon,whitefish,and others, and are very popular for brunch.[2]
They were the winner of the 2006James Beard Foundation Award for Excellence.In 2013,Zagatgave it a food rating of 24, third-highest among New York City delis.[1]In 2021, theFinancial Timesranked it as one of the “50 greatest food stores in the world.”[3]
History
[edit]Barney Greengrass originally opened in 1908[4]at the corner of West 113th Street andSt. Nicholas Avenuein Harlem. It moved to its current location, at86th StreetandAmsterdam Avenuein 1929.[4][5]In 1938 he was given the nickname "Sturgeon King" byJames J. Frawley.[5][6]
After the death of Barney Greengrass, the restaurant was run by his son Marvin (always called "Moe" ) and his wife Shirley.[7]After Moe's death in 2001,[8]his son Gary Greengrass took over management responsibility.[4]
Beverly Hills
[edit]In 1995, Barney Greengrass opened an outlet at theBeverly Hillsbranch ofBarneys New York(since closed).[9][10]
See also
[edit]- List of Ashkenazi Jewish restaurants
- List of delicatessens
- List of James Beard America's Classics
Food portal
References
[edit]- ^ab"Zagat Stories".
- ^"Barney Greengrass Brunch Review".February 12, 2012.
- ^Auld, Tim (May 18, 2021)."The 50 greatest food stores in the world".The Financial Times.RetrievedMay 27,2021.
- ^abcWitchel, Alex (September 23, 2001)."Counterintelligence; The Comfort of Sturgeon".The New York Times.RetrievedAugust 17,2010.
- ^abAltman, Alex (June 19, 2008)."Where Lox Unlocks the Past".Time magazine.Archived fromthe originalon August 11, 2010.RetrievedAugust 16,2010.
- ^Giannotto, Mark (June 11, 2008)."Barney Greengrass: 100 Years as 'Sturgeon King'".New York Sun.RetrievedAugust 16,2010.
- ^"Shirley Greengrass, 71, Partner in Restaurant".The New York Times.July 19, 1992.RetrievedJune 2,2009.
- ^Martin, Douglas (January 5, 2002)."Moe Greengrass, 84, King of a Sturgeon Shrine".The New York Times.RetrievedAugust 17,2010.
- ^"Barney Greengrass – Los Angeles".Zagat.Archived fromthe originalon February 9, 2013.RetrievedAugust 17,2010.
- ^Virbila, S. Irene (January 29, 1995)."A Deli to (Almost) Die For – Nova, Matzo, Bialys, Sable—They're First-Rate and as Close as Beverly Hills".Los Angeles Times Magazine.RetrievedAugust 17,2010.