TV drama about iconic NYC deli Russ & Daughters in development
Deadline reported.Joel Russ immigrated from Poland in 1907, and after first selling herring out of a barrel, opened shop in 1914.The deli moved in 1920 to its current East Houston location, where it’s known for its bagels and lox — as well as its long weekend lines.“The story of Russ & Daughters — and the constellation of characters that make up our delicious world — spans over a century and is about perseverance, family, community and connection,” Federman and Tupper said in a joint statement.Russ & Daughters didn’t immediately return a message.