SECOND GENERATION

From the chef and owner of Agi s Counter in Brooklyn comes 100 classic Hungarian and Jewish recipes reinvented for a new generation Growing up a second generation Hungarian Jew meant Jeremy Salamon spent a lot of time with family gathered around a good meal Jeremy honored both his grandmothers Agi and Arlene in 2021 by opening up his restaurant Agi s Counter in Brooklyn where he carries on the culture flavors and recipes from his heritage He s reimagined those traditions with an eye towards seasonality market driven ingredients and a touch of American influence plus the technical expertise of a career spent in some of New York s best kitchens In Second Generation traditional Hungarian classics like Meggyleves a Sour Cherry Soup are updated with a twenty first century point of view Agi s Counter staples like the Tuna Melt Caraway Caesar Salad and the Chilled Buttermilk Borscht bring your favorite diner counter straight to your kitchen And Jeremy s reinventions like Nokedli Cacio e Pepe and Körözött Stuffed Squash Blossoms reimagine Hungarian flavors for the forward thinking cook Second Generation covers not just main and side dishes but desserts drinks noshes pantry staples and remedies the secret recipes to reach for in times of need With tips