A Review of Agi’s Counter—Jewish and Eastern European Influenced Cuisine (and Cheesecake???)

The blueprint for culinary design just might be Agi’s Counter. With a market driven menu inspired by Eastern European and Jewish cuisine, this restaurant was the 2022 pick for Bon Appétit’s Best Restaurants list and is a 2023 Michelin Bib Gourmand award recipient.

The chef behind the “tour de force” of this restaurant’s success? That would be, no other than, Jeremy Salamon. With a long list of achievements, Salamon has been recognized by publications such as The New York Times, Food & Wine, Forbes, The New Yorker, Eater, Travel + Leisure, and The Infatuation.

Chef: Jeremy Salamon

Agi’s Counter—inspired by Agi, Salamon’s Hungarian grandmother—offers an assortment of breakfast, lunch, dinner and pastries. And you guessed it, PhotoBook Magazine checked out this little gem in Crown Heights. So, let’s take a look at some of the michelin-recognized dishes that we tried (and that we recommend, of course). 

Chicken liver mousse with cherry agrodolce and fennel seed on griddled potato pullman

Poached cod in hot paprikas broth with pickled pepper marinated and blistered Jimmy Nardellos and padrón

Red Wattle pork chops seared and lathered with sweet corn butter. Served with griddled peaches marinated in chamomile vinegar and toasted crushed fennel

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Classic New York style cheesecake (this one takes the cake—literally)

It’s no doubt that Salamon’s dishes are easy on the eyes. But, the truth is, they’re easy on the palate too. I mean, what’s not to like about Hungarian and Jewish classics reimagined for the modern table? We go crazy for unique cuisine—and Salamon is doing just that.

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Article by Brya Sheridan, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
Tearsheets by Bradley Duley, Graphic Design Intern, PhotoBook Magazine
*Images courtesy of Agi’s Counter on Instagram