Barney Greengrass Restaurant Review:
Since 1929, this noisy deli---and self-proclaimed Sturgeon King---has hummed with hungry activity. Upper West Siders crowd in early to start the day on scrambled eggs with Nova and onions, or bagels with sturgeon (that was FDR's favorite Christmas gift by mail), Nova or sable and cream cheese. The deli counter, where you can get your bagels, cream cheese and smoked fish to go, looks like...
Still "as good as when grandpa ate here", this UWS institution has been slinging "old-style Jewish deli food" and "gold-standard" smoked fish since 1908; "fading" decor, "no credit cards" and "borderline rude service" are all "part of the charm", as the "lines out the door" attest.
Editorial review from KidScore:
Parents will want to try the smoked fish at this New York institution on Amsterdam Avenue, but if you have picky eaters, no fear: Barneys...
At this New York Jewish landmark brusque waiters send out stellar smoked salmon, sturgeon, and whitefish to a happy crowd packed to the gills at small Formica tables. Split a fish platter with bagels, cream cheese, and other fixings, or get your velvety nova scrambled with eggs and buttery caramelized onions. If you're still hungry, go for a plate of cheese blintzes or the to-die-for chopped...