2. Union Oyster House
It was established in 1826 in Boston, Massachusetts and was originally named Atwood & Bacon Oyster House
They serve mostly seafood and haven’t changed their menu much over the decades. It was even listed as a National Historic Landmark.
Even though the business started in 1826 (making it the oldest in the U.S., so they say), the building was previously used for other purposes since the 18th century.
Over the decades the restaurant has served many important figures such as the Kennedys, Daniel Webster and the exiled prince of France Louis Philippe.
Fun fact: John Royston Coleman (labor economist and president of Haverford College) worked there in 1970 and wrote about his experience in his book ”The Blue Collar Journal”.
Even presidents have eaten in the next place…..
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WOW – this is fascinating. Keeping on my ‘travel bucket list’ emails.
Lucky enough to have been to 3. Would personally also add Beechman arms if Rhinebeck NY to the list though the inn itself, like the wayside Inn in MA are mire spectacular tan even the wonderful food.