Sunday, March 25, 2012

Childs Restaurant Building

On the boardwalk at Coney Island, the former Childs Restaurant Building, with its fantasy nautical themed terra cotta, was built in 1924. There were once over 90 Childs establishments in NYC. The building is an official NYC landmark and will someday be restored as a restaurant and catering hall once again.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Bill's 1890s Bar & Restaurant. But not for long.



Spent an enjoyable evening of libations at Bill's 1890's Bar & Restaurant. This is the real deal. Not actually from the 1890s but built as a nostalgic tribute during the 1920s. Bills occupies a small mid-19th century townhouse on east 54th Street. Three stories chock full of Gay Nineties eyeball kicks. Just pass through the hand-carved swinging doors and enter the famous Silver Dollar Bar. 

But make it quick. Bill's has survived prohibition and the depression but it will eventually succumb to the crushing wave of New York City real estate.

Bill's closes on the 24th of this month.

Bill's NYC 
57 East 54th Street 
NYC, New York 10012