PSA: The original Russ & Daughters Appetizers is closed for a few weeks for renovations

In case a trip to the original Russ & Daughters was in your future... the family-owned landmark (since 1914!) at 179 Houston St. between Orchard and Allen is closed as of Monday (July 17!) for renovations. 

As they noted in an Instagram post: "109 years means it's time for a tune-up." 

The shop is expected back open in early August. (And don't expect significant changes: "We will be keeping it as true to form as possible!") 

Meanwhile, you can still order online... and the cafe remains open on Orchard Street ... as well as the Brooklyn outpost... and as you may have read, a new location opened Tuesday on West 34th Street and 10th Avenue.