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5 Places in NYC That Transport You to Another Time
Bemelmans Bar is one of 5 Places in NYC That Transport You to Another Time.

1. Bemelmans Bar

9.0
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Sure, $23 is pretty steep for a cocktail, but it’s worth every penny when you get to soak up the ritzy, old-world atmosphere at this Upper East Side institution. Read more.

Bamonte's is one of 5 Places in NYC That Transport You to Another Time.

2. Bamonte's

7.6
32 Withers St (btwn Lorimer St & Union Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 69 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This century-old temple of red sauce somehow has managed to remain more or less unchanged even as Williamsburg has transformed around it. Let’s hope it sticks around for at least another 100 years. Read more.

Eddie's Sweet Shop is one of 5 Places in NYC That Transport You to Another Time.

3. Eddie's Sweet Shop

8.7
10529 Metropolitan Ave (at 72nd Rd), Forest Hills, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · 109 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Sometimes we want a classic banana split covered in whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. On those days, we head to this 100-year-old Forest Hills creamery. Read more.

Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of 5 Places in NYC That Transport You to Another Time.

4. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.6
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 405 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Oysters, prosecco and a gorgeously restored 104-year-old dining room in the heart of Grand Central Station—what more could anyone want? Read more.

Merchant's House Museum is one of 5 Places in NYC That Transport You to Another Time.

5. Merchant's House Museum

9.1
29 E 4th St (at Lafayette Street), New York, NY
History Museum · NoHo · 25 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: We may live in an era of buzzers and AC units, but we still feel a twinge of jealousy when stepping into this mid-19th century residence, with its gorgeous Greek revival interior and luxe furnishings. Read more.