Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop
Restaurant information
Established 1929
Current owner(s) Josh Konecky
City New York City
County Manhattan
State New York
Postal/ZIP code 10010
Country United States
Website Official website

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop is a restaurant located on Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, New York City. The establishment which has been open continuously since 1929 known for its long lunch counter, ample sandwiches and egg creams and virgin lime rickeys available upon demand. Opened in 1929 by Monus Eisenberg and passed onto his children today Eisenberg's is owned by former printing business entrepreneur Josh Konecky who purchased from the previous proprietor Steve Oh.[1][2]

History

Eisenberg's was opened in 1929 by Monus Esineberg and his son Elias on what was then Ladies' Mile. Ownership of the establishment was subsequently passed onto Elias and his two siblings Barrett and Sylvia.[3] The eatery is also known for its "Hawaiian room" dedicated to its long time counterman Phil who was known for his cantankerous demeanor.[4][5]

Many notable people have dined at Eisenberg's over the years, including; Jeff Goldblum, Martha Plimpton, Benjamin Walker, Mark J. Green, Dennis Christopher, Steven Van Zandt, Jill Hennessey, Joshua Bell, Cynthia Nixon, Jackie Mason, Bono, Anthony Bourdain and Philip Seymour Hoffman.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Why Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop Is a Pillar of the NYC Diner Scene - Village Voice". Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  2. ↑ "PHOTOS: Behind The Counter At A Classic New York Lunch Spot". Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop: A New York Luncheonette from a Bygone Era on Ladies’ Mile". Untapped Cities. April 29, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  4. ↑ Koppel, Lily (March 23, 2006). "Sandwich Shop Stays, Saved by a Regular". The New York Times. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop - Flatiron District". www.flatirondistrict.nyc. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Celebs". Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
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