The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol

The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol

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In 1910, in 1972, and today, the same has been true: 'Lucky City Dwellers Know Their Knishes'

In 1910, in 1972, and today, the same has been true: 'Lucky City Dwellers Know Their Knishes'

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Rolando Pujol
May 17, 2012
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In 1910, in 1972, and today, the same has been true: 'Lucky City Dwellers Know Their Knishes'
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If for some reason you’ve never enjoyed a knish, the place to hit up for these dough dumplings filled with potato or other yummy stuffings is Yonah Shimmel Knish Bakery on the Lower East Side.

They’ve been in business for a mind-blowing 102 years, and are a true treasure of New York, situated along that sacred stretch of East Houston Street that is also …

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