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March 24, 2022

The Usual At Jack’s Wife Freda

Maya and Dean looking at papers

July 8, 2019

A big electrical problem.

Man at table eating

February 23, 2012

Dean’s Wife Maya

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April 3, 2017

4 New Books From Restaurant Chefs – for Home Cooks

Maya and Dean outside of their restaurant

March 22, 2017

Why We're Obsessed with Peri Peri Seasoning

Maya outside of her restaurant

April 22, 2021

Hospitality vet creates book on NYC restaurant industry during pandemic

Invitation with Maya

September 1, 2020

Digital Dinner Club No. 8 with Waris Ahluwalia and Maya Jankelowitz of Jack's Wife Freda

Outside of Restaurant

July 1, 2016

These stylish restaurants are perfect for dining outside in New York City

Maya outside of restaurant

April 19, 2018

Setting The Table

Woman pointing at bookshelf

November 4, 2019

Chrissy's top 5 cookbooks

Outside of Restaurant

June 1, 2016

Healthy-ish brunch in the West Village.

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October 3, 2018

おしゃれクリエイターを虜にする、料理＆マジックショー。

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December 1, 2016

How One South African Dessert Rose to Icon Status—in Only 40 Years

Shakshuka Dish

March 21, 2017

The Brunch Dish That Made This NYC Bistro Famous

Maya looking sideways

March 18, 2019

Maya Jankelowitz, owner of Jack's Wife Freda restaurants, sharing her story, and how she uses one beauty product that works as hard as she does

Front of Restaurant

March 17, 2017

Behind The Menu: NYC's Favorite Brunch Spot

Maya on CBS News

February 21, 2013

Jacks Wife Freda. The Food. The Space. The Staff.

Recipe Book

May 10, 2017

goop Cookbook Club: Jack's Wife Freda

Maya and Dean Black and White

May 10, 2017

Dean and Maya Jankelowitz bio

Maya on TV

July 12, 2019

Embracing the obstacles

Maya posing for a photo with a handbag

March 1, 2020

“I've Got This” campaign

Maya posing for a photo at a table

March 14, 2017

This Popular Downtown Brunch Spot Is Releasing a Cookbook

Maya Serving Food in Restaurant

March 21, 2017

A Day in the Life of Restaurant Owner Maya Janekelowitz

Egg on Nice Plate of Food

March 1, 2017

YOUR FAVORITE NYC EATERY JACK’S WIFE FREDA RELEASED A BOOK

Maya on TV News

July 12, 2019

The Immigrant Love Story Behind 'Jack's Wife Freda' Bistro in NYC

3 People High Fiving

September 5, 2019

Maya Jankelowitz, co-owner of the restaurant Jack's Wife Freda, explains why a clean space is essential for success.

Maya in chair sitting

July 18, 2017

Maya Jankelowitz’s Greek Salad

Nicely plated food

August 27, 2019

I Order Takeout From This Restaurant Just for the Hot Sauce

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December 1, 2017

The Ultimate Guide To Brunching In NYC

Eggs in dish

March 16, 2017

Cook Like Jack's Wife Freda In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

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October 19, 2015

The best breakfast restaurants in America

Maya outside at table eating

October 22, 2019

Lipps Service

Maya and Dean in Front of Restaurant

December 24, 2018

Making the Perfect Holiday Meal, Jack's Wife Freda

Restaurant Sign

March 29, 2017

It’s a boom time for Jewish restaurants

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April 3, 2017

When Your Favorite Restaurant Is 3,000 Miles Away, the Solution Is to Cook

Maya at a a table eating

September 27, 2016

My Beauty Uniform: Maya Jankelowitz

Maya and her family

September 17, 2015

THE MAMA BEHIND NYC CAFE JACK’S WIFE FREDA

Restaurant Sign during the day

July 4, 2013

Jack's Wife Freda Visa Small Business Ad: customer service that comes from the heart.

Restaurant team posing

April 14, 2017

JACK’S WIFE FREDA X WARM

Burger

March 21, 2017

Portugal's Prego Roll is the Easiest, and Maybe Most Delicious, Steak Sandwich in the World

Maya in restaurant with plates

March 21, 2017

A Manhattan foodie favorite, Jack’s Wife Freda, releases its first cookbook with some delicious comfort food recipes.

Shakshouka In Cast Iron Skillet

October 4, 2016

Move over eggs Benedict; shakshouka is the new star of brunch.

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December 26, 2019

How a Libyan Shabbat Tagine Became a Beloved New York Dish

Plate of Food

March 18, 2017

Think of Beet Dip As Fun, Hot-Pink Hummus

Hillary Duff Posing

September 9, 2016

Hilary Duff’s “Perfect For” Picks – Jack’s Wife Freda: Perfect For Dining Solo

Black and white photo of team

October 10, 2018

The Power of Community

Large Table of Food

March 22, 2017

Jack’s Wife Freda cookbook includes signatures like green shakshuka

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March 14, 2012

Fashion Plates: Piper Perabo Throws a Dinner Party at Jack's Wife Freda

Front of JWF

February 26, 2019

36 Celebrity Restaurants That Are More Famous Than The Actual Celebrities

Eggs in Bowl

The Healthy Brunch Dish Bloggers Can't Stop Instagramming

Grid of Photos, Cookbook, Food

March 9, 2017

Every Spring 2017 Cookbook That Matters

Inside of Jacks Wife Freda Restaurant

December 19, 2014

Soho Charmer Jack's Wife Freda Opens in the West Village

Large Table with Plates and Many People Eating

March 3, 2017

The Best Breakfast Spot in All 50 States

Front of Jacks Wife Freda Restaurant

October 24, 2016

A 3rd location of Jack’s Wife Freda will open next year

Inside of Restaurant

May 16, 2017

A FEW DOORS DOWN: MEET MAYA JANKELOWITZ OF JACK'S WIFE FREDA

Plate of food with egg and meat

December 18, 2014

What to eat in the West Village

Maya at Table with Drinks

November 1, 2016

The best Mediterranean restaurant NYC has to offer

Restaurant Front

May 11, 2017

In Conversation: Jack’s Wife Freda’s Dean & Maya Jankelowitz

Plate of food

October 15, 2015

Move Over Kale: Jack's Wife Freda's Zucchini Chips

Plates of food on a table

October 1, 2016

11 New York brunch spots that’ll get you out of bed on the weekend

Plates of food on a table

September 7, 2016

Sant Ambroeus' New York address book

Plates of food

July 19, 2019

The Best Places for Weekday Brunch in NYC

Sugar Packets

January 23, 2015

New Yorker Spotlight: Maya Jankelowitz of Jack’s Wife Freda on Creating Restaurants That Feel Like Home

Talking over table of food

June 13, 2017

In the bustling lunch rush at Jack’s Wife Freda, Maya Jankelowitz is a calm, brilliant presence.

Woman sitting in a booth and eating

The Solo Family Meal

Grid of beach photos with child and maya

October 5, 2015

MAYA JANKELOWITZ

Maya in front of Large Heart Made of Roses

June 21, 2017

Kindness is always a good idea

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New York Travel Guide: Jack's Wife Freda

Maya with Cookbooks

March 16, 2017

“Walking into Jack’s Wife Freda feels like a big, warm hug. Maya and Dean serve food you want to eat, anytime, any day.”—Jessica Seinfeld

Maya opening door

February 28, 2012

Jack’s Wife Freda’s Maya Jankelowitz: My New York

Greek Salad

September 15, 2020

We love their Greek salad so much, we begged them to share the recipe.

JWF Recipe Book

October 5, 2017

If you’re looking to make something comforting and delicious...

Maya, Dean and Woman Posing for Photo

January 20, 2015

A Beloved NYC Restaurant Opens a Second Location

Girl Eating

February 14, 2014

‘Man Repeller’ Leandra Medine Fashion Week Diet

Maya and Dean in front of restaurant

August 18, 2015

Jacks Wife Freda Recipe Book

A collaboration with Dean and Maya

The Owners of Jacks Wife Freda share their stories behind their menu

March 22, 2017

Behind The Menu: NYC's Favorite Brunch Spot

Girl in Restaurant

October 26, 2017

Journeys Chapter 7: New York - Leandra Medine

Black and white photo of couple in front of store

October 11, 2018

Maya & Dean Jankelowitz

Rose Water Waffles

March 14, 2017

Here’s the Recipe for Rose Waffles From the ‘Jack’s Wife Freda’ Cookbook

Maya in front of restaurant

October 1, 2015

The Most Stylish New Yorkers 2015

TEA TIME with our new @houseofwaris flavor #BloodOrangeRoiboos @houseofwarisbotanicals x @jackswifefreda 🍊🌿 #teatime 🇿🇦 #roiboos #southafrica

This week @ #jackswifefreda
Jacks Wife Freda in the evening ✨🌙
Staff Yoga every week at @skyting with @thechristophergolden & lots of pigeons 🐦🧘🏽‍♀️
6:45am staff meeting @katenw
Slippers with @brunch.us team with @madisonbibb
@loveme by @curtiskuligstudio studio visit
Breakfast with @csiriano 💃
Kids menus, kiddos & hot chocolates @paperwhitestudio zooms with @ardesigners 💻
Sunsets & puppies
Chopin by @pianisterrant #kris alongside @floratorium 🪗🌸
What do you call baby seagulls?
@ubereats on the subway @mta
@newyorkcity @newyorkornowhere it will always be New York or nowhere @quincymoore
Favorite painting by @eyaldanieliredux & breakfast pic by @panchogomita
@tigerhoodnyc you have been so good to my kids for as long as I can remember @noamjankz @foxynotadog
@sylvesterstalloneofflcial came for lunch today and took pics with all the cooks 🥹
Dancing on the floor with @yolom3 & Mamadu
Jessi bday and cake surprise at Chelsea 🎈🍰 thanks @cartytee 📹
New location 📍Union Square #ComingSoon
More slippers by @brunch.us
Staff meeting catered by @bagelboss 🥯
Fun right? @kfirziv 🍅

When your beloved and super gifted coworker and friend @dasbrooklyn has been capturing the moments for so many years 🖤🤍 #grateful #mural #friendship #regulars #comingsoon

Happy Anniversary Jack’s Wife Freda 🌼🥳
#JacksWifeFredaBirthday 11!

Another year on this journey of infinite creativity…

“A visit to Jack’s Wife Freda invokes the age-old delight of people-watching in New York City and turns a simple meal into a special event. Guests come from all walks of life and all over the world, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in our cozy banquettes, enjoying breakfast, lunch, brunch, cocktails and dinner. Jack’s Wife Freda defines the quintessential New York restaurant, where people gather to eat with family, friends, and strangers alike.”

The spark of life we feel each time we enter the doors of Jack’s Wife Freda is heart warming each and every day.

“If you were going to give the cuisine a long and unwieldy name, it might be South African Israeli Jewish Grandmother Cuisine.”
-New York Magazine @nymag

#AllTheOnesLegsEleven

🍅🐓🏁🦓🌀🥑🌼🐿️🦩🌈🐟
#JWFfoodForThought
A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought his paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him.
While painting, he noticed a small hole in the hull, and quietly repaired it.
When he finished painting, he received his money and left.
The next day, the owner of the boat came to the painter and presented him with a nice check, much higher than the payment for painting.
The painter was surprised and said "You've already paid me for painting the boat Sir!"
"But this is not for the paint job. It's for repairing the hole in the boat."
"Ah! But it was such a small service... certainly it's not worth paying me such a high amount for something so insignificant."
"My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell you what happened:
"When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention the hole.
"When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and went on a fishing trip.
"They did not know that there was a hole. I was not at home at that time.

"When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was desperate because I remembered that the boat had a hole.
"Imagine my relief and joy when I saw them returning from fishing.
"Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole!
"You see, now, what you did? You saved the life of my children! I do not have enough money to pay your
'small' good deed."
So no matter who, when or how, continue to help, sustain, wipe tears, listen attentively, and carefully repair all the 'leaks' you find. You never know when one is in need of us, or when God holds a pleasant surprise for us to be helpful and important to someone.
Along the way, you may have repaired numerous 'boat holes' for several people without realizing how many lives you've saved.
Make a difference...be the best you...

See you tomorrow : )

& remember - brekki, lunch & dinner served from open to close 🌈🍳🧇🥑🧀🍇🍉🥦🥕🥖🍋🍍🍓🍰🍳🍝🍗🍟🥗🍔🦄 #jacklovesyou

Hot chocolate #2

Hot chocolate season

Wonderful times of the year part 2