by Village Copier | Mar 30, 2017 | New York History
The origins of chicken and waffles is as mysterious as any piece of food history. The actual origins are unknown, but there are serval theories about where and when this heavenly combination began. Waffles came over with the colonists, and the dishes popularity...
by Village Copier | Mar 2, 2017 | New York History
The Washington Square Arch is a marble triumpahal arch built in 1892. The design is based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which in turn is based on the Arch of Titus. The arch was built in Washington Square Park to commemorate the centennial of George...
by Village Copier | Feb 2, 2017 | New York History
Astoria is a neighborhood located in the north western margin of Queens. A small fragment of the large borough, Astoria was once known as the Greek capital of New York City due to its large Greek population in the mid 1990’s. Formerly, Astoria was prominently known as...
by Village Copier | Jan 19, 2017 | New York History
A classic cocktail, The Old Fashioned is made by muddling sugar with bitters and then adding whiskey or brandy finished with a twist of citrus rind. Developed during the 19th century the drink is an International Bartenders Association Official Cocktail. First created...
by Village Copier | Nov 10, 2016 | New York History
Heart Tower, located near Columbus Circle in Manhattan, is the world headquarters of the Hearst Corporation. The building was actually build in two parts many years apart. The six-story stone base of the tower was commissioned by William Randolph Hearst—Founder of...
by Village Copier | Sep 29, 2016 | New York History
Flushing is a neighborhood in north-eastern part of Queens. It’s mostly residential, but Main Street is a large commercial and retail area. A hugely diverse neighborhood, Flushing is home to people of Asian, Hispanic, Middle Easter, European, and African...
