One of many things that New York City has to offer is its food. Almost every single block is filled with a variety of foods from all around the world, that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home, or taking a cab to a delicious restaurant. With so many to choose from, many of us forget that some of its original restaurants are still open for the public to enjoy.
Fraunces Tavern, Est. 1719
54 Pearl Street
New York, NY 10004
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This place right here was where George Washington gave his farewell speech to his Lieutenants. Fraunce’s Tavern was also restored and transformed into a museum which contains 8 dining spaces and 8 Museum galleries.
Delmonico’s, Est. 1830
56 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004
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Delmonico’s Restaurant is not only the first restaurant in the U.S.A. to allow customers to order from the menu but it’s also the birthplace of the Delmonico steak also known as New York Strip Steak.
McSorley’s Old Ale House, Est. 1854
15 E 7th Street
New York, NY 10003
mcsorleysnewyork.com
This historic “Irish” tavern is filled with memorabilia including Houdini’s handcuffs which are attached to the bar’s rail.
Pete’s Tavern, Est. 1864
129 East 18th Street
New York, NY 10003
petestavern.com
Delicious Italian food.
Keen’s Steakhouse, Est. 1885
129 East 18th Street
New York, NY 10003
keens.com
The restaurant’s ceiling is covered with the largest collection of churchwarden pipes bought in the Netherlands. Their Pipe Club also had many notable members including Babe Ruth and Albert Einstein.