Eataly, Gramercy Park and Madison Square: A History and Tasting Tour August 13, 2011

Take a tour of important centers in the Victorian era with a discussion of their evolution throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Stops include the 19th century Players Club and Teddy Roosevelt birthplace, the 20th century skyscrapers Flatiron Building and Metropolitan Life Tower (once the world's tallest); and the 21st century Italian food and market development EATALY. Pause at this final stop for some pizza, homemade bread and Italian dessert treats.