Russ and Daughters Cafe
There are so many things to love about this Lower East Side staple. Top of the line smoked fish, New York bagels, pickled things. It's really a long list. And aside from the Upper West Side's Barney Greengrass, or LES neighbor Katz's Deli, it's a restaurant that has a pretty singular theme to it. But though it can't be completely replicated, don't shy away from trying these other neighborhood places.
Russ and Daughters Cafe, 127 Orchard Street
[Photo via @russanddaughters]