William Taft Diner
Monday, July 28th, 2008
Looking to combine fine vegan dining with a healthy dose of American history? Then give the William Taft Vegetarian Diner, in New York City, a spin.
The restaurant has the name for a reason. Its proprietor has gone to obvious lengths to make the place Taft-friendly, with a plethora of references to the late 27th president included in the decor. A few of them include:
- A menu with items like ‘the Fantaftic Sandwich’ or the ‘Whoa, Nellie Taft!’ salad
- The logo bears Taft’s distinctive moustache
- And, most impressively, the entrance bears two things from Taft’s past: a bathtub (Taft had to have a custom tub installed at the White House, as he was too big to fit the pre-existing one) full of jellybeans (one of his favorite foods)
Open from 8 am ’til midnight, the William Taft Vegetarian Diner is an eccentric experience that shouldn’t be missed by visitors and locals alike.