Local before arrival
South Africa, circa 1980: Jack’s wife Freda whipped up all sorts of kosher delicacies while her husband napped. Years later, her grandson Dean meets Israeli-born Maya and together they bring the unforgettably delicious home cooking of their childhoods to NoLIta. Saucy shakshouka (baked eggs in a lightly spiced sauce with challah bread) and luscious sweetbreads keep the hip crowd coming back for more—especially during brunch, when mimosas flow like milk in the Promised Land.
