10 Iconic NYC Restaurants To Visit When Social Distancing Is Over, Legendary Eats Marathon

On March 17, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered all bars and restaurants in the city to close or serve only delivery and takeout in light of the COVID19 pandemic. To pass the time during social distancing or potential quarantine, Insider is taking a look back at some of our favorite New York City eateries. From pizza and hot dogs to pastrami sandwiches and falafel, the Big Apple is never short of legendary places to eat. We visited 10 iconic restaurants in New York to see what makes these places a rite of passage for locals and tourists alike. Episodes featured: Katz s Delicatessen 00:21 Ray s Candy Store 7:43 Dominique Ansel Bakery 12:57 Mamoun s Falafel 18:58 Keens Steakhouse 26:18 Papaya King 31:58 Sylvia s Restaurant 37:48 Peter Luger Steak House 43:30 Lucali 48:42 Nathan s Famous 57:22 , LegendaryEats, SocialDistancing, FoodInsider Insider is g