Two famed NYC eateries were just named among the most legendary restaurants in the world
New York has long been one of the world’s major cities — and with restaurants to match.Now, some of these eateries are getting some prime recognition.
The online travel guide TasteAtlas just released its list of the 100 Most Legendary Restaurants in the World, ranking the spots that are “renowned for their longevity, reliability and iconic dishes,” and “embody the spirit of their cities.”New Yorkers won’t be surprised to learn that of the 23,952 traditional eateries in TasteAtlas’ database, the Big Apple made it on the list twice.Katz’s Delicatessen, right on the Houston Street edge of the Lower East Side, was named the most iconic restaurant in the Big Apple — and the eighth in the world.
The spot, a famous attraction for locals and tourists alike, has been serving delicious sandwiches and deli favorites in the neighborhood since 1888.It is also often praised for offering the best Reuben sandwich in all of New York.
Originally opened as the Iceland Brothers across the street, the eatery, moreover, is also recognized as the city’s oldest deli.The nearby immigrant neighborhoods and lack of public transportation options helped the restaurant become a community staple from the onset.
Although local theaters first attracted actors to the deli, it has since been visited by A-listers, referenced in books and used as a backdrop to film popular movies — most famously in the “When Harry Met Sally” fake orgasm scene.The lure of Katz’s is its prime view into the old New York.
“This perpetually-packed place retains its old-school vibe, a familiar menu — including the legendary pastrami — and consistently superior quality,” TasteAtlas said.Their corned beef and pastrami are cured using a specific slow method that can take up to 30 days compared to most commercially prepared corned beef, which is often pressure-injected to cure in 36 hours, according to Katz’s website.
The classic vibe and quality servings are why Katz’s Delicatess...