In New York City, Katz’s Deli has become almost as much of an iconic landmark as the Statue of Liberty. It opened on the Lower East Side in 1888 with a hand-painted sign simply stating, “We are famous for the best sandwich in town.” Katz’s has stuck to its bold claim for over a century, standing as the oldest delicatessen in Manhattan today. Everything outside Katz’s has changed since its humble beginnings, but not much has inside, where the carvers’ old-world attitude towards hearty grub pays homage to its immigrant past.
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Breuckelen, a 17th century Dutch settlement on the western end of Long Island, is now Manhattan’s stylish, easy-going next-door neighbour. A short subway ride from Midtown reveals hip nightlife, brownstone apartments with covetable views of the Manhattan skyline, charming tree-lined streets and steadfastly independent boutiques. Here are five reasons why you must go:
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It really is all about the rooftops in New York. This is a city with one of the most insane skylines in the world and when you’re in central Manhattan, surrounded by towering neckbreakers, there’s no better way to survey it than by ascending. It’s hardly surprising then, that a number of cloud-skimming bars have sprung up; one of the most notorious being Le Bain at The Standard, High Line, in the viceland that is the Meatpacking District.
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Welcome to part one of four in our series on the Big Apple - the ultimate reference for eating, drinking, dancing and exploring the USA’s most iconic city. First things first: how to make savvy use of 24 hours, by native New Yorker Stephanie Cavagnaro.
8am: It’s early morning in the Meatpacking District and the streets below you are already bustling with coffee-fuelled purpose. Make your way to Murray’s Bagels for the best hand-rolled beigels in the city, opting for a lox (salmon) and cream cheese with a large cuppa Joe to start the day.
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When it comes to Euro-hopping, we intrepid travellers have to keep our wits about us if we don’t want to stand out like an inexperienced sore thumb. But how to go about blending into the background like a globetrotting pro? Well, more often than not, a little glass of something local is not a bad place to start. Read on to swot up on what you should be guzzling and where…
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