The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles
The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles
Biographical Note: Paul van Ravestein and Monique Mulder are the principals of Mattmo, a branding agency in Amsterdam specializing in culinary history. Review Quotes: "This book traces the history of...
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Biographical Note: Paul van Ravestein and Monique Mulder are the principals of Mattmo, a branding agency in Amsterdam specializing in culinary history. Review Quotes: "This book traces the history of the art of food preservation to make the case that 'what began as a means of survival has evolved into a celebration of flavor and culture, connecting people across continents and generations'.... What we really learn is that the 'spice of life' is no cliché but rather a necessity, and whenever we bite into spears or slices, we bring back memories of struggle, hope, and love." -- Kirkus Reviews Publisher Marketing: An illustrated history of the ever-popular New York pickle told with amazing archival images and ephemera from the New York Historical and beyond. The Pickled City takes a glorious deep dive into the history of the iconic brined cucumber by tracing the pickle's journey from ancient Mesopotamia to Eastern Europe to Manhattan's Lower East Side, unearthing a hidden world of family stories and economic contributions that helped shape New York's cultural, culinary, and literal foundations. With a foreword by pickle pioneer Sandor Katz and an astonishing wealth of photographs, historical images, documents, illustrations, advertisements, and more, this unique food biography includes:
Written and illustrated with warmth and humor, this culinary chronicle is perfect for anyone curious about how the pickle became such a popular snack choice, gourmet condiment, and TikTok sensation. It's for food lovers, pickle mavens, Jewish readers, New Yorkers, deli aficionados, history buffs, readers interested in gut health, bubbies around the globe, and anyone who can trace roots to the Lower East Side. UNIQUE FOOD HISTORY: This visually stunning and deeply researched volume explores the economic, social, and culinary history of immigrant New York pickle merchants and the ancient history of the humble pickle with humor and affection. POPULAR PICKLES: Can you guess how many views #pickles has on TikTok? More than nine billion, that's how many. Get in on the pickle craze by learning more than you ever knew there was to learn about New York City's deli staple. AMAZING ARCHIVAL IMAGES: The hundreds of images gracing these pages--including color and black-and-white photographs, newspaper archives, family photos, maps, food art, street photography, and much more--many culled from the New York Historical, bringing the narrative to vivid life. Perfect for:
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Author: Van Ravestein, Paul
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2026-03-31
BISAC: Cooking|Regional & Cultural|Jewish & Kosher|Cooking|Street Food|Cooking|Essays & Narratives
Subjects: Pickles|New York (State)|New York|Pickled foods|History|Pickle industry|New York (N.Y.)
ISBN: 9781797238371
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781797238371
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