Food

5 Terrific Takes on Traditional Ashkenazi Dishes

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By Michael Kaminer August 23, 2015

1) Duck blintzes with duck confit, barley, foie gras, celery and sour cherry at in Philadelphia

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2) Matzo brei with salami and maple syrup at Mile End Deli in New York

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3) Pickled herring trio on pumpernickel at Russ & Daughters Cafe in New York

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4) Matzo-ball soup with herbs, vegetables, schmaltz at The General Muir in Atlanta

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5) Gribenes with lettuce, tomato and caraway mayonnaise at The Gorbals in Brooklyn

Michael Kaminer is a contributing editor at the Forward.

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