The Pickled City
The Story of New York Pickles
$46.80
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
30 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: | 30 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 178mm |
What They're Saying
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
About The Author
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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