Wednesday, October 2nd marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, which runs from sunset on October 2nd through sundown on Friday, October 4th. Following Rosh Hashanah is Yom Kippur on Friday, October 11th at sundown through sundown on Saturday, October 12th. For those of you who don’t have a plan yet for the High Holy Days, don’t fret!
Here’s a short guide to a few places around the city that are offering kosher meals for the holidays—whether you dine-in or are looking to cater at home.
1. Breads Bakery, Multiple Locations
One of our favorite NYC bakeries, Breads Bakery has once again launched their Rosh Hashanah menu, which includes all sorts of treats! Try out options like the Apple Challah (pictured above), Honey Cake, or Chocolate Rugelach! There are even more options to choose from, or you can stick with their ‘ol reliable mouthwatering chocolate babka.
2. Edith’s Sandwich Counter, Multiple Locations
Once again Edith’s is offering Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur specials at both their Brooklyn and Manhattan locations. Menu highlights will include Low & Slow Braised Brisket, Matzo Ball Soup, and Honey Cake. They”ll be available via catering orders with options for delivery! For more kosher goodness, you can try out their other items too like bagels, smoked fish, and syrniki pancakes at their grab-and-go sandwich counter.
📍 Williamsburg – 495 Lorimer St.
📍 West Village – 64 Charles St.
3. Russ & Daughters Cafe, Multiple Locations
Russ & Daughters is making delicious High Holiday specials for the next few weeks. Enjoy their Apple Cake with house made whipped honey ice cream and Brisket Sandwich on Shissel rye bread made at their bakery in Brooklyn.
4. Orwashers, Multiple Locations
Beginning Monday, September 30 through Saturday October 12, you can order all of your High Holidays goodies from Orwashers, including Apple Honey Cake, Chocolate Chip Challah, and so much more. Don’t forget about their Mini Black and White Cookies either!
5. PJ Bernstein, Upper East Side
To celebrate the Jewish New Year, Upper East Side spot PJ Bernstein is offering dining, catering, and delivery options this year! The multi-generational family-owned Jewish Delicatessen and full-
📍 1215 3rd Ave.
6. Balaboosta, West Village
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with a delicious 4-course meal to enjoy at home from Balaboosta. The feast, which feeds 3-5 people, consists of Challah, Local Apples and Honey, Hummus, Market Salad, Chicken Fesenjoon and Branzino Chraime, Roasted Squash Green Rice, and Apple Date Bread Pudding.
📍 611 Hudson St.
7. Zabar’s, Upper West Side
Always coming in with the clutch, Zabar’s is Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ready with their Apples and Honey Crate (as well as other baskets and gift boxes). If you’re looking for more than just the honey, rugelach, challah, and spreads you can also pick up main courses, “great beginnings” (gefilte fish, matzoh ball soup, chopped chicken liver), sides, salads, and baked goods. It’s all kosher.
📍 2245 Broadway
8. Mile End Deli, Boerum Hill
This Jewish NYC Deli (and Canadian-style restaurant) will be serving delicious Rosh Hashanah dinner if you’re interested! You can preorder your catering options now, which range from Matzo Ball Soup to Potato Latkes to Chicken Schnitzel to Round Challah.
📍 97A Hoyt St.
9. Miriam, Multiple Locations
The chef and owner, Rafael Hasid, is a Tel Aviv native who’s brought Israeli cuisine to Brooklyn by way of the Miriam Restaurant. Pre-order your Rosh Hashanah dinner on their website ($395 and serves four people), where they will be serving items including Gefilte Fish, Braised Brisket, Striped Bass, and an Apple and Honey Cake for dessert. Full menu here.
📍 Park Slope – 79 5th Ave.
📍 Upper West Side – 300 Amsterdam Ave.
10. Talia’s Steakhouse, Upper West Side
This Upper West Side, Glatt Kosher restaurant is offering a delicious Rosh Hashanah dinner that includes challah, apple and honey, grape juice for kiddush and unlimited soda, and coffee or tea. Deliveries to your home or hotel will include challah and grape juice.
📍 668 Amsterdam Ave.
11. Citarella, Multiple Locations
Citarella will offer Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur menus featuring items like Brisket, Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, Smoked Fish Platters and more. Orders can be placed either in-person, by email, phone, or online.
12. Mesiba, Williamsburg
Lively Tel-Aviv inspired Williamsburg restaurant Mesiba will be offering special Rosh Hashanah menus from October 2nd through October 4th. The menu will feature a starter, entree, and dessert specials in the main dining room, which will include Hamachi Carpaccio, Moroccan Beef Tagine, and Honey Cake. In addition to the specials served in the main dining room, the restaurant will also offer a special prix fixe menu for guests dining in the PDRs (10+ guests), for $95 per person.
📍 353 Bedford Ave.
13. Sadelle’s, SoHo
With the High Holidays approaching Sadelle’s is offering catering offerings to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Their High Holidays Package ($195) serves 4-6 people and includes 12 assorted bagels, a half pound of smoked Scottish salmon, one pound of tuna salad, one pound of whitefish, a half pound of egg salad, and a variety of half pound cream cheeses with tomatoes, cucumbers, and capers.
📍 463 W Broadway
14. Katz’s Deli, Lower East Side
The “city’s oldest deli” is offering a special Yom Kippur deal this year, which feeds about 4-6 people! Katz’s Deli’s tasty package comes with all of their classics, including matzoh ball soup, pastrami and brisket, New York bagels & lox, cinnamon or chocolate rugelach, plus so much more. The package runs for $155 and you can order it here!
📍 205 E Houston St
15. Mark’s Off Madison, Flatiron
Mark’s Off Madison is serving both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur meals this year, making it the perfect one-stop-shop for all delicacies. For Rosh Hashanah, guests can order a $95 prix fixe meal which includes challah, an appetizer and main course, sides, and a dessert! Of course there’s classics like matzoh ball soup, roasted salmon, potato pancakes, and so much more.
For Yom Kippur, the menu is a little more a la carte, and cleverly titled “Break the Fast 2024.” you can order all the goodies like matzoh ball soup, Grandma’s chopped chicken liver, and a variety of smoked fish platters! Learn more about their offerings here!
📍 41 Madison Avenue, Ground level