Amsterdam Avenue

To the astonishment of old timers, Amsterdam Avenue has become a stroller’s paradise, with good restaurants much of its length.

8. Jacob’s Pickles

Jacob's Pickles on Amsterdam is always busy.
Jacob’s Pickles on Amsterdam is always busy.

One stand-out favorite that always seems packed is Jacob’s Pickles, where pickles find their way into most dishes. And most of the dishes are, not surprisingly, comfort food. Beer. Biscuits. Pickles. That’s Jacob’s list and it works. Inspired the artisanal craft movement, he starts from scratch and delivers good food, what he calls southern with a twist.

Jacob’s Pickles, 509 Amsterdam (85th St), 212-470-5566; 10:00 AM-2:00 AM daily

Schedule for remaining events of New Taste of the Upper West Side (Please visit web site for complete list of restaurants):

Soirée in the Park
Where: Theodore Roosevelt Park
When: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Rain Date: Thursday, May 28th, 2015 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
Cost: $150 per person

Comfort Classics presented by Sysco
Where: Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets
When: Friday, May 29th, 2015 at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cost: $105 per person or 2 for $185

Best of the West
Where: Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets
When: Saturday, May 30th, 2015 at 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Cost: $135 per person or 2 for $250

Best of the West VIP
Where: Columbus Avenue between West 76th and 77th Streets
When: Saturday, May 30th, 2015 at 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Cost: $225 per person

Next, check out our guide to 7 must-try Upper West Side restaurants. Julia Vitullo-Martin is a senior fellow at the Regional Plan Association. You can reach her @JuliaManhattan.

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