Federal Cafe at the Hotel Reserve

Federal Cafe




Financial District
51 Nassau St.
New York, NY 10038 212-227-3007
Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
If it just takes a good finance pun to draw in Wall Street diners, then the Federal Cafe—located in the Hotel Reserve—should have no problem filling seats. If wordplay doesn't do the trick, perhaps the $9.99 daily lunch special (11 a.m. to 3pm, full menu) might do the trick in this bear market. Federal's lunch menu runs the gamut from burgers to spring rolls to Greek salad, but the diner menu sticks closer to an Italian American theme. Owner Thomas Sima and his dad, the guys behind the Prime Cafe in the 26th Street Holiday Inn, have put together a greatest hits menu featuring veal parmigiana, chicken Milanese and prime aged steaks, all served in an understated dining room that would make any Midwestern business traveler feel at ease.


*****"I Stayed at the Reserve Hotel for a few days last week and experienced such a wonderful and refreshing time at the Federal cafe. Lana and Megan the two bar maids at the cafe were wonderful and overly accommodating , not to mention they make great drinks.The menu was primarily an Italian American theme so if your a pasta lover like myself this place will captivate your senses...."

Empire State Building

Empire State Building
One of the most popular attractions on our itinerary is the Empire State Building. Built in 1931, the building has 102 floors and stands 1,250 feet tall. It is currently the tallest tower in New York City and the 2nd tallest building in the United States. A grandiose lobby galvanized with marble, granite, nickel and limestone is just the start of this amazing building.


Empire State Building Facts

With 22 miles of telephone wire and enough elevator cable to stretch from Manhattan to Baltimore, one is marveled by the building’s size, height, and history. The history of the building is a wonder in itself. During the great depression, it was decided to build the Empire State Building in an attempt to create jobs and cause a catalyst for the American economy. It turns out they needed 7 million man hours for construction to complete the project. The most amazing fact is the time in which it took to complete Gotham City’s new tallest tower. In just 18 fast-tracked months, the Empire State building was completed. By comparison, the new World Trade Center/Freedom Tower with 110 floors will take 5 years to complete. Construction on The Empire State Building was around the clock 24 hours a day. They opted to fast-track the building’s construction because they really wanted to prove to the world that the American workforce and spirit was strong and citizens should not give up hope on America.


After it was completed, critics argued that the building was not structurally sound enough to occupy. Thus, when it was completed in 1931 the occupancy rate was a meager 20%.


There is a lot more history about the Empire State Building, and the OnBoard New York Tour Guides explain it every day. The line to go to the popular observatory on the 86th floor can be long. With this in mind, we have discovered that the best time to go to the observatory is around 8:30pm in the evening, and you should purchase your tickets in advance by calling us at 1-646-919-8680 or 1-877-U-TOUR-NY

Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour

Greenwich Village Walking Tour

The Bottom Line
If you're looking for a delicious way to experience Greenwich Village while in New York City, the Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour is a great choice. On the three hour tour, your knowledgable tour guide will lead you around the neighborhood's winding streets, sharing the neighborhood's rich history and delicious foods.

Time: Tours start late morning to early afternoon
Check schedule and availability Duration: Approximately 3 hours Meet: Near 6th and Bleecker St.
(Exact location given once tickets are purchased.) Weather: Tour takes place rain or shine Dress: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing Capacity: 16 people per tour guide Food: We taste on the go and are not seated. Included: All the food tastings (enough for lunch), bottle of water, and our Foods of New York Tours neighborhood guide.
Note: food tastings are subject to change without notice. Cost: $44 per person

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