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'''Peter McManus |
The '''Peter McManus Café''' is among the oldest family-owned and operated bars in [[New York City]]. It opened in 1936 and is located at 152 [[Seventh Avenue (Manhattan)|Seventh Avenue]] on the corner of [[19th Street (Manhattan)|West 19th Street]] in the [[Chelsea, Manhattan|Chelsea]] neighborhood of [[Manhattan]]. The bar has been [[Zagat]]-rated and written about in numerous articles, and appeared in the book ''The Hundred Best Bars in NYC'' with a high rating. The bar has also received several awards.{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} The current proprietor is James Justin McManus. |
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The newspaper clipping on the wall is headlined PETER MCMANUS AND SONS: TAVERNMEN FOR MANY YEARS. The date? August 23, 1948 -- when the bar had already been in business for twelve years. This explains McManus's Tiffany glass, wooden phone booths, and overall time-capsule atmosphere. These days, neighborhood workers from bike messengers and electricians to lawyers and musicians drop in to chat with James "Jamo" McManus, the founder's grandson, who is on hand nearly every night. |
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==In popular culture== |
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When Peter and Mary (Gorman) McManus left Ballinamuck, Longford, back in 1906, they could hardly have imagined that a century later, "Peter McManus" would appear in the films of Woody Allen and TV shows like Seinfeld, and be a part of New York City lore. But that's the case with The Peter McManus Cafe, the famous watering hole located at 19th Street and Seventh Avenue since 1936, |
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McManus' has been featured in a number of films and television programs, including ''[[Highlander (franchise)|Highlander]]'', ''[[Radio Days]]'', ''[[Keeping the Faith]]'', ''[[Seinfeld]]'', ''[[Law & Order]]'' and ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/04/01/nyregion/james-j-mcmanus-81-owner-of-celebrated-bar.html?sec=&spon=|title=James J. McManus, 81, Owner of Celebrated Bar|date=2001-04-01|work=New York Times | first=Eric | last=Pace | accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> It was also featured in a portion of the 2010 film ''[[The Other Guys]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Will-Ferrell-talks-The-Other-Guys-and-Ireland-100108524.html|title=Will Ferrell talks 'The Other Guys' and Ireland|date=2010-08-06|work=Irish Central | first=Cahir | last=O'Doherty | accessdate=2011-04-04}}</ref> |
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[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9807E6DF103FF932A35757C0A9679C8B63&sec=&spon=] |
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following a move from an East Side location which opened in 1911. |
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The bar had been passed down through generations. The current proprioter is James Justin McManus. His son Justin, who graduated from [[Cornell University]] with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. His Daughter Katie Eileen McManus has plans to attend The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. |
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==References== |
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'''Notes''' |
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==External links== |
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Highlander, |
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* [http://www.petermcmanuscafe.com/ Official website] |
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Radio Days, |
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Keeping the Faith, |
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Seinfeld, |
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Law and Order, |
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Saturday Night Live [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9807E6DF103FF932A35757C0A9679C8B63&sec=&spon=] |
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Latest revision as of 13:02, 22 November 2023
40°44′31″N 73°59′51″W / 40.741838°N 73.997547°W
The Peter McManus Café is among the oldest family-owned and operated bars in New York City. It opened in 1936 and is located at 152 Seventh Avenue on the corner of West 19th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The bar has been Zagat-rated and written about in numerous articles, and appeared in the book The Hundred Best Bars in NYC with a high rating. The bar has also received several awards.[citation needed] The current proprietor is James Justin McManus.
In popular culture
[edit]McManus' has been featured in a number of films and television programs, including Highlander, Radio Days, Keeping the Faith, Seinfeld, Law & Order and Saturday Night Live.[1] It was also featured in a portion of the 2010 film The Other Guys.[2]
References
[edit]Notes
- ^ Pace, Eric (2001-04-01). "James J. McManus, 81, Owner of Celebrated Bar". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ O'Doherty, Cahir (2010-08-06). "Will Ferrell talks 'The Other Guys' and Ireland". Irish Central. Retrieved 2011-04-04.
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