Living 2 Eat |

Just reading the title of this post, I suspect you already have a mental picture of this hotel.  Based upon the legendary reputation, the mention of the name Waldorf=Asotria evokes images of the Vanderbilts, the Rockefellers, the Astors… sipping tea, smoking a cigar, sipping on brandy or enjoying an elegant meal served on the fine china.

Countless trips to Manhattan required meeting over the breakfast hour and Peacock Alley seemed to be the location of choice.   Modern and elegant, this stunning restaurant embraces the future and yet pays homage to the history of the Waldorf. Located in the heart of the bustling main lobby, Peacock Alley’s setting is opportune and ideal for getting a glimpse into how the Vanderbilts and others once lived.

Each breakfast at Peacock Alley generally included Eggs Benedict.   The Hollandaise sauce was never salty but perfectly pleasing with thoroughly poached eggs.  The English muffin was not soggy, but crisp and the foundation for a nicely cut piece of Canadian bacon.  

NOTE:   Although my dining experiences at this hotel have been great, my overnight stays were problematic and resulted in apologies from the management.   Due to the age of this hotel, the rooms are older and not nearly as luxurious as their counterparts such as the newer Ritz Carlton properties.