The Pickled City
The Story of New York Pickles
$47.99
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
31 March 2026
Summary
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781797238371 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 179723837X |
| Author: | Monique Mulder, Sandor Ellix Katz, Paul van Ravestein |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books |
| Imprint: | Chronicle Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 216mm |
Critics Review
“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
“Pickles will never taste the same. I owe my renewed appreciation to The Pickled City, which traces the cultural history of New York City (and beyond) through this unlikely medium.” —Dan Barber, chef and co-owner, Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns
“An exceptional work where meticulous visual research brings the historic Lower East Side of my family to life, offering a vivid window into the past up until present day.” —Niki Russ Federman, fourth generation co-owner of Russ Daughters
“Who knew that a little salt, a little water, and a few humble vegetables would be the perfect recipe for telling the history of New York City? This book brings history to life, and it tastes delicious.” —Amanda Cohen, chef and owner, Dirt Candy
“What a beautiful portrait of a city, a dish, a culture! It blew my mind to see the history of one of my favorite things to eat woven through the tale of the most iconic of cities. More than anything, it made me want to crack open a jar of pickles, at once.” —Yotam Ottolenghi, chef, restaurateur, and food writer
Monique Mulder
Paul van Ravestein and Monique Mulder are the principals of Mattmo, a branding agency in Amsterdam specializing in culinary history.
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