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Skip the buzzy new spots and try these restaurants and bars steeped in New York history instead.
The Chinese food presence in New York is excellent. Various provinces are represented around the boroughs, in Chinatowns from Flushing, Queens to Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Manhattan’s Nom Wah, though—the oldest dim sum parlor in the city—is beloved by Ruth Reichl, among others, for its dumplings, pork rolls, almond cookies, and extensive menu. It’s approaching its centennial, which is remarkable given the changes its neighborhood has experienced over the years.
The Chinese food presence in New York is excellent. Various provinces are represented around the boroughs, in Chinatowns from Flushing, Queens to Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Manhattan’s Nom Wah, though—the oldest dim sum parlor in the city—is beloved by Ruth Reichl, among others, for its dumplings, pork rolls, almond cookies, and extensive menu. It’s approaching its centennial, which is remarkable given the changes its neighborhood has experienced over the years.
It’s no secret that New York City has one heck of a food and drink scene. But while a ton of buzzy websites track the current hotspots, it can be hard for a visitor to get a feel for the old-school heart of the city.
But there are hundreds, if not thousands, of worthwhile historic places dotting the five boroughs. Here’s a snapshot of a few wonderful ones—from elegant French restaurants to diners with malted milkshakes, Chinese dim sum parlors to turn-of-the-century saloons.