The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Before

Long walk · 0.5 mi · 11 min walk; 2 min ride - Flatiron - NoMad

The old Eisenberg's counter at 174 Fifth Avenue, reopened under new ownership in 2022 with the original exterior signage left up. It is still a row of stools facing a griddle, and the tuna melt is still the order. The kitchen runs to 8pm, later than the shop ever managed as Eisenberg's.

After

0.2 mi · 4 min walk - Union Square - Gramercy

On the corner of Irving Place and East 18th since 1864, which makes it the longest continuously operating bar and restaurant in New York. The front bar is the original and the booths are worn, and O. Henry is supposed to have written The Gift of the Magi in one of them. It is open until 2am seven days a week.