Take your seat as architectural historian David V. Griffin hosts a virtual tour of New York City’s most historic restaurants. From fine-dining establishments to beloved neighborhood eateries and from traditional cuisines to avant-garde fusion, Griffin explores the rich culinary history of the Big Apple through some of its oldest and most famous dining destinations.

Along the way, discover the first restaurant in New York City to serve a cappuccino; visit the city’s oldest—and one of its most celebrated—pizzerias; and step inside the famed Rose Room at the Algonquin Hotel, longtime gathering place for the legendary Algonquin Round Table members. The tour also highlights the landmarked Modernist interior of the former Four Seasons restaurant, as well as one of Manhattan’s most dazzling Christmas locales, along with dozens of other architecturally and culturally significant sites.

Whether you’re searching for a quick bite with a historic edge or a memorable four-course dining experience, this visually delicious presentation offers an engaging blend of culinary history, architecture, and New York storytelling, served with plenty of inspiration for your next visit to the city.

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