Pickles are riding high on the food trend wave. Just recently, a pickle soup recipe exploded online. Now, two dedicated pickle restaurants are gearing up to launch in New York City.
The Pickle Guys, a beloved Lower East Side pickle shop, are expanding into dining with a new restaurant. Their star dish? Crispy fried pickles, alongside other marinated and fried vegetables. They're not alone—Jacob's Pickles owners are also launching Maison Pickles, another spot celebrating this tangy staple.
This surge ties into the booming interest in fermented foods, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. U.S. pickle sales climbed 1.3% in 2015, per Pickle Packers International. Some enthusiasts even sip straight pickle juice, says The Pickle Guys owner. While Selena Gomez jumped on the trend, it might take more convincing for the rest of us...
