The T&C Guide to NYC's Most Classic Restaurants

New York City is home to some of the country's most historic bars and restaurants, some of which date back to the mid-1800s. They vary in style, cuisine, atmosphere, and clientele, and often vie for bragging rights as the oldest in the city. But one thing all these establishments have in common is they each hold a significant place in the eating and drinking culture of New York, a place where it's difficult to keep a bar or restaurant open for a year, let alone a century. Here's a list of some of the best places to experience the long, rich gustatory history New York City has to offer.