Jacob's Pickles, Upper West Side

New York City | 2025

After almost 15 years in their original location, Upper West Side mainstay Jacob's Pickles succumbed to growing pains and moved to a larger location just a little more uptown.

Wanting to preserve both the intimate density, the jolly bustle, and the casual aesthetic of the original, Handwerk was tasked with not only re-creating a beloved restaurant but developing the look and feel for the future.

While reclaimed wood, blackened iron, brown leather, and white marble were familiar to Jacob's Pickles regular customers, we also introduced a touch of brass, more mirror, and elements of green throughout.

Cheeky graphics first explored in the South Norwalk location (also designed by Handwerk in collaboration with OPA) made an appearance here in New York City in the restrooms, wayfinding signage, and souvenir dispenser found within the restaurant.

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