We are krawling to McSorley’s and we are not krawling alone. We are accompanied by two of our dearest New York City friends, Justin and Lynn, also known as the MadhattersNYC. More on them later. McSorley’s Olde Ale House, 15 East 7th Street, is the oldest Irish tavern in New York City. Opened in 1854,... Continue Reading →
Historical Krawl, Day 4: To the Bridge
Today we are krawling down Water Street, all the way to South Seaport and east to the Brooklyn Bridge, in search of The Bridge Café. By some accounts, one of the oldest drinking establishments in Manhattan. Opening in 1795 at 279 Water Street, the corner of Water and Dover, The Bridge Café is one of... Continue Reading →
Day 3: Ear Krawl
It is said that James Brown was a slave, an aide to General George Washington, and one of the subjects in Emanuel Leutze’s famous painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware. It is also said that James Brown received his freedom following the Revolutionary War and settled along the banks of the Hudson river where he built... Continue Reading →
Historical Bar Krawl, Day 2: P.J. Clarke’s
Today we are crawling to PJ Clarke’s. Gazing inside the wide doorway, open to the sidewalk, it is clear this is not a typical Manhattan bar. Memories have been made here, an experience that is timeless. Only the dress of the guests sitting along the mirrored bar give hint to the year. Otherwise, this could... Continue Reading →
Ten in Ten: A Krawl through New York’s Historical Taverns
Manhattan is rich in history. But where is history best preserved? What locations best hold the mysteries of past generations? We set out on a quest to answer this question and arrived at our somewhat disputable answer. The Taverns. With histories checkered, colorful and preceding the birth of our nation, we thought it would be... Continue Reading →
Back To The Future With Keith
Join me on my trip to 1964. Global tensions were escalating as powerful nations flexed their nuclear-powered muscles. Finding a way to peace was on our minds. In a move to create a #Unisphere feeling, New York City opened its doors and invited the entire universe to the 1964-65 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows Park... Continue Reading →
The Sunset That Never Came
Fall is arriving and this week we were blessed with the beautiful days of Indian Summer. Antsy to leave the apartment one evening, we checked the windows to see the golden rays of sun beginning to cast long shadows. It took a few seconds before we decided to watch the sunset over the Hudson, along the... Continue Reading →