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HERRING FESTIVAL 2018

The new Dutch herring arrives in the city on June 15 (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

The new Dutch herring board at Russ & Daughters is a delectable delight (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Grand Central Oyster Bar, Grand Central Terminal, lower level, June 13-29, 212-490-6650
Russ & Daughters, 179 East Houston St., 127 Orchard St., Jewish Museum, 212-475-4880
Restaurant Aquavit, 65 East 55th St., June 18 – July 13, 212-307-7311

The new herring is here! The new herring is here! After being sampled by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the Hollandse Nieuwe Haring from Scheveningen has been air-expressed to New York City, where it is available at several prime locations through around the middle of July. For years we’ve been singing the praises of the new herring at the Grand Central Oyster Bar, which will serve the Silver of the Sea from its special cart (marked De Haringkoning — the Herring King) in a cozy nook by the bar June 13-29, accompanied by chopped egg, diced raw onion, and seeded flatbread, along with genever (Dutch gin) as desired. Each bite is a delectable taste sensation that should be slowly savored, never rushed. But we very well might now have a new favorite, the special herring menu at Russ & Daughters Cafe on Orchard St. We adore the herring board, which comes with four luscious tail-on herrings, four hot-dog-shaped challah rolls, and chopped onions and capers. You can also delight in the new catch at the Russ & Daughters shop on East Houston, where the marvelous matjes herring, two fillets attached at the tail, is available for takeout at the counter, although you should strongly consider ordering in advance; there’s a reason why their latest book is called Russ & Daughters: Reflections and Recipes from the House That Herring Built. There will also be kosher herring at the Russ & Daughters restaurant downstairs at the Jewish Museum, where the Herring Pairing Party takes place on June 27 ($79), with live music by bandleader and saxophonist Paul Shapiro and a special viewing of the new exhibition “Chaim Soutine: Flesh.” And Aquavit’s annual Herring Festival runs June 18 through July 13, with a three-course $58 prix-fixe herring menu for lunch, consisting of the new catch with chives, red onion, cheese, and löjrom, seared salted herring with potatoes, peas, and horseradish, and strawberry and rhubarb crumble with vanilla ice cream. As Sholom Aleichem once said, “A kind word is no substitute for a piece of herring or a bag of oats.” We’re not sure about the bag of oats, but we have no problem choosing herring over a kind word every year at this time.

HERRING FESTIVAL 2016

The new Dutch herring arrives in the city on June 15 (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Grand Central Oyster Bar, Grand Central Terminal, lower level, 212-490-6650
Russ & Daughters, 179 East Houston St., 212-475-4880
Restaurant Aquavit, 65 East 55th St., 212-307-7311

The new herring is almost here. After being sampled by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the Hollandse Nieuwe Haring from Scheveningen will be air-expressed to New York City, where it is available at several prime locations June 15 through July 1. The Grand Central Oyster Bar serves the Silver of the Sea from its special cart (marked De Haringkoning — the Herring King) in a cozy nook by the bar, accompanied by chopped egg, diced raw onion, and seeded flatbread, along with genever (Dutch gin) as desired. Each bite is a delectable taste sensation that should be slowly savored, never rushed. You can also delight in the new catch at Russ & Daughters, where the marvelous matjes herring, two fillets attached at the tail, is available for takeout at the counter, although you should strongly consider ordering in advance; there’s a reason why their latest book is called Russ & Daughters: Reflections and Recipes from the House That Herring Built. There will also be a special herring menu at Russ & Daughters Cafe on Orchard St. as well as kosher herring at their restaurant downstairs at the Jewish Museum. Tickets are also still available for the Russ & Daughters Herring Pairing at Astor Center on June 30 ($79), with chefs Fabian von Hauske and Jeremiah Stone of Contra and Wildair preparing special herring dishes accompanied by sparkling wines, spirits, and other cocktails, along with live music by the Jamie Saft Trio. And Aquavit’s annual Herring Festival runs June 20 through July 15, with various herring plates available for lunch ($16-$32), including the Adventurous, comprising matjes fillets with rhubarb, rullmop, lingonberry, sherry, horseradish, curry, and ramp. Advice columnist Ann Landers once said, “If you want to catch trout, don’t fish in a herring barrel.” Well, for the next several weeks, fishing in a herring barrel is definitely the way to go.

HOLLANDSE NIEUWE HARING 2014

The new Dutch herring was delayed two weeks this year, but it’s finally due to arrive in the city on June 19 (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Grand Central Oyster Bar, Grand Central Terminal, lower level, 212-490-6650
Russ & Daughters, 179 East Houston St., 212-475-4880
Restaurant Aquavit, 65 East 55th St., 212-307-7311

The new herring is here! The new herring is here! After being sampled by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, the Hollandse Nieuwe Haring from Scheveningen has been air-expressed to New York City, where it is available at three prime locations for approximately three weeks. The Grand Central Oyster Bar is serving the Silver of the Sea from a special cart (marked De Haringkoning — the Herring King) in a cozy nook by the bar, accompanied by chopped egg, diced raw onion, and seeded flatbread, along with genever (Dutch gin) as desired. Each bite is a delectable taste sensation that should be slowly savored, never rushed. You can also delight in the new catch at Russ & Daughters, where the marvelous matjes herring, two fillets attached at the tail, is available for takeout at the counter, although you should strongly consider ordering in advance; there’s a reason why their latest book is called Russ & Daughters: Reflections and Recipes from the House That Herring Built. And Aquavit’s annual Herring Festival continues through July 3, with a herring sampler available as the first of a three-course prix-fixe meal ($48) or as an individual plate ($21). Advice columnist Ann Landers once said, “If you want to catch trout, don’t fish in a herring barrel.” Well, for the next few weeks, fishing in a herring barrel is definitely the way to go.

HOLLANDSE NIEUWE HARING

The new Dutch herring was delayed two weeks this year, but it’s finally due to arrive in the city on June 19 (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Grand Central Oyster Bar, Grand Central Terminal, lower level, 212-490-6650
Russ & Daughters, 179 East Houston St., 212-475-4880
Restaurant Aquavit, 65 East 55th St., 212-307-7311

We are hungry for herring! This year’s annual shipment of Hollandse Nieuwe Haring from Scheveningen was delayed two weeks because of the weather; if this is because of climate change, well, then, this is a big-time reason why we need to do something about it, and fast. After being sampled by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, the seasonal delicacies are air-expressed to New York City, where they will be available at three prime locations for approximately three weeks. Beginning on June 19, the Grand Central Oyster Bar will be serving the Silver of the Sea from a special cart (marked De Haringkoning — the Herring King) in a cozy nook by the bar, accompanied by chopped egg, diced raw onion, and seeded flatbread, along with genever (Dutch gin) as desired. Each bite is a delectable taste sensation that should be slowly savored, never rushed. You can also delight in the new catch at Russ & Daughters, where the marvelous matjes herring, two fillets attached at the tail, are available for takeout at the counter, although you should strongly consider ordering in advance. In addition, the Russ & Daughters Herring Celebration on June 18 ($75, 6:00) at the Astor Center, with Dutch guest chef Linda Steen and special wine pairings, is almost sold out, so act quickly if you want to get in on the gastronomic fun. And Aquavit’s annual Herring Festival takes place on June 22, with a three-course prix fixe lunch ($42). Advice columnist Ann Landers once said, “If you want to catch trout, don’t fish in a herring barrel.” Well, this month, fishing in a herring barrel is definitely the way to go.

NIEUWE HERRING FESTIVALS

The new Dutch herring is scheduled to arrive in New York City today, where you can find it at the Grand Central Oyster Bar and Russ & Daughters (photo by twi-ny/mdr)

Grand Central Oyster Bar, Grand Central Terminal, lower level, 212-490-6650
Russ & Daughters, 179 East Houston St., 212-475-4880
Restaurant Aquavit, 65 East 55th St., 212-307-7311

It’s that time of year again when the Hollandse Nieuwe Haring from Scheveningen arrives on these shores, after first being sampled by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. Beginning on June 6 and continuing for approximately three weeks, the Grand Central Oyster Bar will be serving the Silver of the Sea from a special cart (marked De Haringkoning — the Herring King) in a cozy nook by the bar, accompanied by chopped egg, diced raw onion, and seeded flatbread, along with genever (Dutch gin) as desired. Each bite is a delectable taste sensation that should be slowly savored, never rushed. You can also delight in the new catch at Russ & Daughters, where the marvelous matjes herring, two fillets attached at the tail, are available for takeout at the counter (although you should strongly consider ordering in advance). In addition, on June 26, the Lower East Side mainstay will be hosting its annual Russ & Daughters Herring Pairing at the Astor Center ($75), where Kyo Ya chef Chikara Sono will prepare a special menu inspired by his native Hokkaido’s herring heritage, and the Danny Fox Trio will provide musical entertainment. And from June 11 to 23, Aquavit will hold its annual Herring Festival, with a three-course prix fixe lunch ($35) Monday to Friday and, on June 15-16 and 22-23, a buffet smörgåsbord lunch ($32) or dinner ($42) that includes matjes herring and rhubarb-chervil herring. Advice columnist Ann Landers once said, “If you want to catch trout, don’t fish in a herring barrel.” Well, this month, fishing in a herring barrel is definitely the way to go.