File under random things I write about. Pickles. You have got to love good deli pickles.
I used to love a couple of the really awesome Jewish deli places that used to exist in Philadelphia because they would have a pickle bar. Hymie’s in Merion had one until Covid — I don’t know if it’s back or not.
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen on South 4th Street in Society Hill also still comes to mind for not only their deli, but amazing pickled things. There was also this place that I remembered in Center city off of Chestnut or Samson Street I think somewhere around 16th. And there is also Schlesinger’s, which my mother loves.
But if you don’t live near any of these places it’s hard to find good deli and good pickles. Which is why I’m writing this post. I’ve been thinking about it since I discovered the Fishtown Pickle Project, and decided it was time to give them a shout out.
Fishtown Pickle Project on Facebook.
I discovered the Fishtown Pickle Project through The Artisans Exchange in West Chester, but you can also find them at the West Chester Growers Market.
These pickles are amazing. They are better than even the revered New York deli pickle. They are fresh and crisp and flavorful.
Anyway I am just a happy customer, they certainly don’t even know me, I just keep buying their pickles. They bring that old school deli pickle to your home refrigerator. And you can order their products on their website and I think after you buy so many jars you get free delivery.
Life is too short for bad pickles so try Fishtown Pickle Project.
Fishtown Pickle Project on Facebook.
If you go to the Fishtown Pickle Project website Birchrun Farm is listed as a source of the pickles. That is NOT the case; Jesse Miller of Birchrun has suggested Kimberton Whole Foods as a source.
Obviously check first with any other listed source before venturing on a road trip!
These look amazingly delicious! Will have to check them out.