Worth it, says Antonina. Now almost a decade later with five locations, Jack’s Wife Freda has grown to be an incredible success, attracting locals and visitors seeking delicious meals in a welcoming setting.
Everything I’ve written about Jack’s Wife Freda on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on two of my lists, Best brunch in Chelsea and Celebrity-owned restaurants worth the detour. Below you’ll find my photographs of it and every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where to find every location.
Jack’s Wife Freda is a popular restaurant that merges South African and Israeli cuisine.
The couple worked at several notable restaurants before fatefully meeting at Balthazar. Years later, they took a leap of faith by opening their own. Named after Dean’s grandparents, Jack and Freda, this chic Chelsea brunch restaurant is a love letter to comforting childhood meals.
But you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
Perabo is best known for roles as Annie Walker in Covert Affairs and Violet Sanford in Coyote Ugly.
Jack’s Wife Freda is a popular NYC restaurant known for its cozy atmosphere and Mediterranean-inspired menu. Founded by Dean and Maya Jankelowitz, the restaurant pays tribute to Dean’s grandparents, Jack and Freda.
And while those names might not sound familiar, the reason Jack’s Wife Freda made our list of celebrity-owned restaurants in NYC is thanks to co-owner Piper Perabo. Perabo is best known for roles as Annie Walker in Covert Affairs and Violet Sanford in Coyote Ugly.
Perabo befriended the Jankelowitz, who had previous restaurant experience, Maya was the maître d’ of Balthazars and Dean was the maître d’ of Schiller’s. When they shared their plans to start their own venture, Perabo was eager to join them.
Now almost a decade later with five locations, Jack’s Wife Freda has grown to be an incredible success, attracting locals and visitors seeking delicious meals in a welcoming setting.
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