Category: Restaurants

New York’s restaurants are more than places to eat; they are part of the state’s cultural and social history. From legendary eateries and historic dining establishments to neighborhood favorites and iconic institutions, restaurants have helped shape the character of communities throughout New York. This section explores the stories, people, traditions, and history behind some of New York’s most memorable dining destinations.

Historic view of the old village of Shokan in the Catskills before construction of the Ashokan Reservoir
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Historic Bowne House in Flushing, Queens, associated with John Bowne and the fight for religious freedom
The Flushing Remonstrance: Peter Stuyvesant and the Fight for Religious Freedom
Manhattan skyline featuring the Empire State Building and New York City skyscrapers
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Public phone stalls at Broadway and 34th Street in New York City in 1973
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Stony Brook University stadium on Long Island with rows of chairs set up for a graduation ceremony.
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Exterior of Hunter College of the City of New York in Manhattan.
25 Famous People Who Went to College in New York City
Snow-covered SUNY Plattsburgh campus in Plattsburgh, New York, during winter.
25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Went to College in Upstate New York
Autumn landscape in Adirondack Park with Little Cherry Patch Pond and Whiteface Mountain in the distance.
Beyond the Spotlight: 25 Legends Who Found a Quieter Life in Upstate New York
Shops and historic buildings along East Genesee Street, U.S. Route 20, in Skaneateles, New York
The Real Main Street of New York: The History of U.S. Route 20
Aerial view of the Lake Champlain Bridge connecting Crown Point, New York, with Vermont
New York–Vermont Border Crossings: Complete Guide to Highways, Bridges & Ferries
New York–Massachusetts border sign near Bash Bish Falls State Park
New York–Massachusetts Border Crossings: Complete Guide to Highways, Tolls & Berkshire Routes
Welcome to New York sign at the Connecticut–New York state line near New Canaan
New York–Connecticut Border Crossings: Complete Guide to Highways, Trains & Ferries
Main Lodge at Great Camp Sagamore on Sagamore Lake in the Adirondacks
15 Historic Great Camps of the Adirondacks and Their Remarkable Architecture
Close view of the Statue of Liberty’s raised arm and torch against a blue sky
10 Secret Spaces and Hidden Rooms Inside New York City Landmarks
Historic New York City brownstone row houses with high stoops and carved sandstone facades
What Is a Brownstone in NYC? History, Architecture & Why They Cost Millions
James A. Farley Building and Post Office on Eighth Avenue in New York City
History of the James A. Farley Building: From NYC Post Office to Moynihan Train Hall