Retro Roadmap - Your Source for the Vintage, Retro and Cool Old Places worth visiting!
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In a city so big and so changing as New York City it can be hard to find places that have managed to survive and retain their original charm. Lucky for us Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop has escaped the “bigger! better! newer! NOW!” syndrome, and has remained a vintage gem in the Flatiron district, just near [...]
As you might know, Mod Betty has a fondness for Dorothy Parker and her Algonquin Round Table cronies- even if she did give us gals with glasses a romantic handicap! And who can resist a trip by boat back to the jazz age? So come celebrate the life and lifestyle of an ago era at Parkerfest, a Jazz [...]
As I sit here in Retro Roadmap headquarters hovering over my cup of tea for warmth, I’m remembering the hot beverages and cozy atmosphere of Caffe Reggio in New York City. We visited Greenwich Village’s oldest coffee house a few weeks ago thanks to the recommendation of our NYC go-to-guy for all that’s cool in [...]
I thought one post might be the easiest way to get the info out about 3 drive in movie theaters in MD, NY and PA since the drive in season is so short. And who can resist a some vintage intermission film enticing us to head to the snack bar? Not me! Bengies Drive In [...]
Wow, the good news about NYC Retro Roadmap fun comes just in time to salve the stinging blow that The Empire Diner is closing in the middle of May! Thanks to Glenn Wells of the Roadside Fans group for spreading the (sad) news. I’m leaving today…. Empire Diner to close soon Published: Thursday, April 8, [...]
Well if this isn’t worth hopping into the RetroMobile and trekking to New York City for, I don’t know what is! John Margolies: Roadside America brings together approximately 400 color photographs of Main Street signs, storefronts, movie theaters and drive-ins, gas stations, short-order restaurants, motels, roadside attractions, miniature golf courses, coastal resorts, giant figures, and [...]
Just got hipped to this vintage cruise ship exhibit in New York City by my pal Kiki and had to share: DecoDence: Legendary Interiors and Illustrious Travelers Aboard the SS Normandie The South Street Seaport Museum, New York February 2010 through January 2011 The S.S. Normandie was the epitome of Art Deco-era style and sophistication [...]
Still saddened by the loss of Les Paul earlier today, I wanted to quickly remind the Retro Roadmap community about another 94 year old who is still performing music 6 nights a week in New York City. I’m talking about none other than pianist/songwriter Irving Fields who we had the pleasure of listening to and [...]