<strong>Magnificent building: </strong>Based at the luxurious New York Palace, the New York Cafe one of the oldest coffee houses in the city.
Magnificent building: Based at the luxurious New York Palace, the New York Cafe one of the oldest coffee houses in the city.
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<strong>Impressive setting:</strong> Known as the "most beautiful café in the world," the New York Café is nothing short of spectacular.
Impressive setting: Known as the "most beautiful café in the world," the New York Café is nothing short of spectacular.
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<strong>Lavish interior: </strong>Built in Italian Renaissance-style, the cafe has high ceilings decked out with stunning chandeliers and spectacular frescoes.
Lavish interior: Built in Italian Renaissance-style, the cafe has high ceilings decked out with stunning chandeliers and spectacular frescoes.
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<strong>Architectural detailing: </strong>The inside is filled with dozens of chandeliers of all different shapes and sizes.
Architectural detailing: The inside is filled with dozens of chandeliers of all different shapes and sizes.
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<strong>Ambient music: </strong>The 1,000-plus customers who visit every day are usually treated to live performances.
Ambient music: The 1,000-plus customers who visit every day are usually treated to live performances.
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<strong>Historic venue: </strong>The story of the café begins in 1894, when the New York Life Insurance Company decided to build a coffee house in its European headquarters.
Historic venue: The story of the café begins in 1894, when the New York Life Insurance Company decided to build a coffee house in its European headquarters.
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<strong>Former life:</strong> "This was not just a place for the rich," says Hungarian food critic Andras Jokuti. "It was a meeting point for poor artists."
Former life: "This was not just a place for the rich," says Hungarian food critic Andras Jokuti. "It was a meeting point for poor artists."
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<strong>Popular spot: </strong>New York Café was one of the most beloved coffee houses in the city for years.
Popular spot: New York Café was one of the most beloved coffee houses in the city for years.
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<strong>New beginnings:</strong> It was closed by the Communist Party, but reopened in 2006, looking almost identical to how it did all those years ago.
New beginnings: It was closed by the Communist Party, but reopened in 2006, looking almost identical to how it did all those years ago.
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<strong>Splendor recaptured: T</strong>he original plans were found in the basement, which meant renovators were able to restore it to its former glory.
Splendor recaptured: The original plans were found in the basement, which meant renovators were able to restore it to its former glory.
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<strong>Elaborate job: </strong>The five-year restoration project was led by creative architects Maurizio Papiri and Adam D. Tihany.
Elaborate job: The five-year restoration project was led by creative architects Maurizio Papiri and Adam D. Tihany.
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<strong>Decadent surroundings: </strong>Customers spend much of their time here admiring the marble columns and stuccoed angels and taking photos.
Decadent surroundings: Customers spend much of their time here admiring the marble columns and stuccoed angels and taking photos.
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<strong>Sweet treats:</strong> The New York Cafe's menu is made up of Hungary's most traditional desserts, including around 16 cakes.
Sweet treats: The New York Cafe's menu is made up of Hungary's most traditional desserts, including around 16 cakes.
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<strong>Busy space:</strong> Today it's one of the most popular dining spots Europe.
Busy space: Today it's one of the most popular dining spots Europe.
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<strong>Instagrammer's paradise:</strong> "It's a quick turnaround," says Foldes. "People come here, take their pictures and go."
Instagrammer's paradise: "It's a quick turnaround," says Foldes. "People come here, take their pictures and go."
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<strong>Different clientele:</strong> "It's more of a tourist attraction now, so we don't get many Hungarian customers," says Foldes.
Different clientele: "It's more of a tourist attraction now, so we don't get many Hungarian customers," says Foldes.
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<strong>Grand location</strong>: The café is based in the New York Palace on Erzsébet körút, one of the Hungarian capital's main boulevards.
Grand location: The café is based in the New York Palace on Erzsébet körút, one of the Hungarian capital's main boulevards.
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<strong>Momentous period: </strong>The building celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2019.
Momentous period: The building celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2019.
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