New York City - The Big Pickle?

You think of New York City, many of its wonderfulhalf-sours, hot and sweet, garlic pickles and pickle
attributes come to mind - upscale shopping, Broadwayrelish...Guss has it all. Our friend mentioned that he
Theater, and, of course, exotic and delicious cuisine.hadn't realized how big pickles go over in the City.
Tourists and residents alike enjoy daily the fareTrue, a hundred words might come to mind when one
offered at world-renowned restaurants, from thethinks of New York City, and "pickle" might now
upscale celebrity-studded Sardi's to even thealways make the list...maybe it should.
unassuming Hello Deli, right around the corner fromSo, if you're ever in New York City and feeling hungry,
Dave Letterman and the Ed Sullivan Theater. Newno need to be in a pickle. Aside from ol' Guss, you can
York is famous for hot dogs sold by corner vendors,visit The Pickle Guys and Sunshine Pickles, where you'll
paper-thin crust pizzas, and cheesecake at thedefinitely get the chance to sample a variety of flavors
Carnegie Deli, but did you know the city is also theand learn the difference between a kosher dill and a
unofficial home of that sourest of marinatedhalf-sour. If you happen to be in town during the fall,
vegetables, the pickle?stick around for the annual Pickle Festival. With all this
Did you know, for that matter, that New York City hastalk of pickles, one must wonder why the city is called
its own Pickle District?The Big Apple!
A friend once told me about the time he and his wifeSuggested Pickle Stops
were shopping on Orchard St. when all of suddenThe Pickle Guys
people came from nowhere, walking zombie-like49 Essex Street
toward one shop that has just opened its garage door.Guss' Pickles
Guss' Pickles was ready for business, and the85 Orchard St.
business was more than ready for Guss! Sour pickles,