My friend wanted to celebrate her 70th birthday at Pete’s Tavern in our hood.  It’s that historic tavern on the corner of Irving and 18th that’s pre-Civil War.

It’s the popular tavern that’s been around since the mid 1800s that’s served WHO. It’s served the oldest continuously operating restaurant & bar in New York City, one where  O.Henry, author of the “Gift of the Magi”, was said to be a regular.

And their burgers are worth it, and more than a meal.  Fries are worth the calories. Truth, I couldn’t even finish, taking I  half home for dinner .

When you’re in the mood for a burger, I highly recommend.

When I made the reservation, I had mentioned that we were celebrating a birthday. We didn’t order dessert and they didn’t do anything. Just noting.

 

Pete’s Tavern
Gramercy
129 E 18th St (corner of Irving Place)
New York, NY 10003
petestavern.com/