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.

Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York
10 Famous Things You Never Knew Were Invented in New York
Hattie the elephant at the Central Park Zoo with trainer Hattie Snyder
10 Most Famous Animals in New York City History
Belasco Theatre on West 44th Street in New York City at night
10 Famous New York City Ghost Stories and Haunted Places
1899 rendering of the building that later became Manhattan General Hospital in New York City
10 Lost New York City Hospitals and Medical Institutions and What Happened to Them
St Brendan's 'Class Of 1975' 50 Year Reunion
St Brendan’s ‘Class Of 1975’ 50 Year Reunion
The Transformation From City Life To Suburbia For A Teen In The 1970s
Laura Nyro
A Look At The Carrer Of Bronx Born Songwriter Laura Nyro
George Santos Saga
The Saga Of George Santos And His Disinformation Campaign
Ninth Avenue Elevated train on the high curve near 110th Street in Manhattan
10 Lost New York Transit Lines, Terminals & Ferries That Built the City
British Airways Concorde at JFK Airport in New York City
Concorde Flights to JFK: How Supersonic Travel Came to New York
NY's Oculus Transportation Hub
History of New York’s Oculus Transportation Hub at the World Trade Center
New York Yellow Taxi Cab
History of New York’s Yellow Taxi Cab: Why NYC Taxis Are Yellow
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
New York Coliseum at Columbus Circle in Manhattan in 1956
What Happened to the New York Coliseum? History of Columbus Circle’s Lost Convention Center
Dakota Building History
The Dakota Building: New York’s Most Exclusive Address