Jack’s Wife Freda
Jack's Wife Freda is a Mediterranean bistro in SoHo that blends American and Middle Eastern cooking techniques, serving dishes like green shakshuka, rosewater waffles, and matzo ball soup. The restaurant sits on Lafayette Street and offers meals throughout the day from breakfast into the evening.
The restaurant was founded in 2012 when two former employees of Balthazar combined their culinary experience. From this collaboration emerged a concept that weaves together American and Middle Eastern flavors.
The restaurant brings Middle Eastern and Israeli influences to New York dining through dishes like cauliflower shakshuka and labneh yogurt, introducing diners to regional flavors.
The restaurant opens Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday until 11:00 PM, and Sunday until 9:00 PM. It is a popular spot, so arriving early is wise, especially during peak hours.
The menu features hand-drawn illustrations and offers inventive combinations like duck prosciutto replacing traditional ham in classic breakfast dishes. These touches show how carefully the restaurant thinks through its details.
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