Ever tasted a cocktail inspired by a half-woman half-devil? Welcome to The Brass Rail a legendary New York City establishment. This wasn’t just any restaurant. The Brass Rail in its heyday covered a whole city block in midtown Manhattan. Imagine a five-story behemoth. It housed a restaurant with open fires roasting huge cuts of meat a café with a full orchestra every night and multiple bars. The 1938 drinks menu was famous. It featured an unforgettable image a creature that was half woman half devil enjoying a cocktail. The Brass Rail was a magnet for celebrities. Frank Sinatra famously met his favorite songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen here for drinks. The atmosphere must have been electric. The Brass Rail wasn’t just a place to eat or drink. It was a social hub a place where stories were made and legends were born. It represented a certain era of New York City glamour and sophistication. The Brass Rail is a reminder of a time when New York City nightlife was truly vibrant and unique a time when even the drinks menu was a work of art. This building this history is part of New York City’s soul. So raise a glass to The Brass Rail a place where history and cocktails mixed perfectly.
Gould Family Mausoleum
Ever heard of a “Robber Baron?” Here at Woodlawn Cemetery stands the Gould Family Mausoleum. It is a testament to