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Posted on: January 9th, 2025 by jwf-admin

Jack’s Wife Freda’s • Season 14, Episode 1

Jack’s Wife Freda’s • Season 14, Episode 1

#jackswifefredabirthday

Here’s to 13 years of laughter, love, and gather

Here’s to 13 years of laughter, love, and gathering at the table—and to many more to come #jackswifefredabirthday

So here we are: 13 years later, and still in love

So here we are: 13 years later, and still in love with the joy of watching people gather at our tables. #JacksWifeFredaBirthday

Thirteen years ago, we opened the doors of Jack’s Wife Freda on Lafayette Street with a simple dream: to create a place that felt like home—where guests became family, and a meal was more than just food. It was a celebration of our roots, our adopted city, and, of course, the love story that started it all.

What began as a tribute to Dean’s grandmother Freda—her warmth, hospitality, and food that always made everyone feel welcome—has grown into 5 locations across NYC. Each one is a piece of our hearts, a reflection of our immigrant love story, and a love letter to this city.

It’s been quite the ride.

To our staff, team & people, who bring the magic every single day: You are the heartbeat of Jack’s Wife Freda. To our guests, who’ve shared this journey with us: Thank you for your stories, your laughter, and for making Jack’s Wife Freda a part of your lives.

Here’s to the next chapter of this wild, beautiful, delicious adventure. We’ll see you at the table—whether it’s in SoHo, Chelsea, Union Square, the West Village, or Williamsburg.

With love,
Dean, Maya, Noam & Bennie,
The whole Jacks wife team,
(And Freda, always here in spirit)

NYC 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛ #LunchBreak

NYC 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛ #LunchBreak

all we have is now 🖤 @lukewessman love your ta

all we have is now 🖤

@lukewessman love your tattoos, love your pics & love your lunch visits

Have yourself a merry little xmas ☃️ ThankYO

Have yourself a merry little xmas ☃️

ThankYOU 📸 @keithhernandez.nyc for this joyful moment xom

We love you Ollie ♥️ #CameForTheVibesStayedFor

We love you Ollie ♥️ #CameForTheVibesStayedForTheChicken

HAPPY 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY JACK’S WIFE FREDA on C

HAPPY 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY JACK’S WIFE FREDA on CARMINE ST 🪩🎈🍾🎉🎂🎄 and to a healthy and bright holiday season ✨

📸 @mikeypozarik

Green shakshuka 🍳

Green shakshuka 🍳

Happy 10 years on Carmine st 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 @tylerlain @katenw @yolobx_ @audreylgrabowski @sophiabush @csiriano @hotdamnitslaura @hothandband @s10training

HAPPY 10 year anniversary for Carmine st location

HAPPY 10 year anniversary for Carmine st location in the West Village! ♥️ & Happy & Healthy holidays to us all 💫

Thanks for having us @leemathewsau 🤍🐨🇦🇺
📸 @zo03e

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In the heart of New York City, Jack's Wife Freda has become more than just a restaurant—it is a reflection of community, warmth, and a shared culinary heritage. Founded by Maya and Dean Jankelowitz, the cafe's story is woven with threads of personal history and cultural inspiration. Serving Israeli-South African flavours within a space where food, conversation, and connection thrive in every corner. At its core, the restaurant reflects the couple's vision of creating a space where everyone feels at home, a vibrant meeting ground where the energy of New York meets the warmth of family.
In this interview, Maya reflects on the inspiration behind Jack's Wife Freda, the legacy of family, and her favorite moments in the city. From hosting tips to cherished NYC spots, Maya shares her love for New York's vibrant cultural and culinary landscape, and how it continues to shape the heart of her restaurant.
Read now on @leemathewsau .com.au

November 🖤 1. @lukewessman take risk sugar 2. H

November 🖤 1. @lukewessman take risk sugar 2. Happy birthdays 3. Mugs are in. E-commerce coming soon 4.Neighbors & home away @balthazarny 5. Turkey sandwich special 6. Pancakes special for cookbook part 2 7. Really beautiful cows 🐄 8. Magic fish fortunes for the kids while visiting JWF 9. Coffee and hot chocolate 10. Kris Chopin making beautiful music for the block @pianisterrant 11. Playing with specials 12. CATERING is here! 13. Playing with specials FISH AND CHIPS SO GOOD 14. Soho 15. Decaf latte bear 16. @ubereats 17. @the.potlady coming soon to e-commerce 18. חי @eddiestern @houseofwaris breakfast 19. Catering!

☀️☀️☀️#madamefreda 🍟

☀️☀️☀️#madamefreda 🍟

@caffevita ♥️☕️🍒 Freda’s blend

@caffevita ♥️☕️🍒 Freda’s blend

When life just happens on a city block 🤍In danc

When life just happens on a city block 🤍In dancing we unite & in spirit we dance : ) fly high!🦅

@mshosh @_iknowsammy_ @parashakti.skye come back next week!

…You gotta get up every morning with a smile on

…You gotta get up every morning with a smile on your face… 😊 @saks #saks #sakspartner (& we always smile when sweet @tylerlain is in:)

Lucky @listen2tish 🤍💙

Lucky @listen2tish 🤍💙

🐷🎀🧞‍♀️👛🦩🩰🎟️🌹🪷