Manhattan clam chowder is a tomato-based soup with clear stock, vegetables, and clams. It originated from an Italian soup and was renamed in the early 1900s. The soup can elicit extreme reactions, and the trick is not to overcook the clams. The soup is made by steaming clams, cooking vegetables, and adding spices. In 1939, […]
Almost half of Manhattan households are occupied by singles who choose to live alone, with New York County having the highest number of single households in the US. Reasons for this include widows/widowers, delayed marriage, and higher incomes. Living alone allows for more affordable housing and the development of personal quirks. According to studies conducted […]
Manhattan’s population has declined by 25% in the past century due to the rise of the subway and the high cost of housing. Many workers now commute to affordable homes outside the borough. Manhattan has one Main Street on Roosevelt Island and some streets allow drivers to go 17 mph through green lights. The Empire […]
Manhattan is divided into several neighborhoods, each with its own reputation. Uptown neighborhoods include Harlem and the Upper West Side, while downtown neighborhoods include TriBeCa and SoHo. Midtown neighborhoods include Hell’s Kitchen and the Garment District. Chelsea and the Meatpacking District are popular nightlife spots. Manhattan, a borough of New York City, is the most […]
The Manhattan Project developed the first nuclear bomb, successfully tested on July 16, 1945. It employed 130,000 people and cost $1.9 billion. The project was initiated by a letter from Albert Einstein and Leó Szilárd to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, fearing the Nazis would develop the bomb. The project’s success had huge implications for World […]
The Manhattan cocktail, made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, has a disputed origin but gained popularity in the 1870s after being served at a banquet held by Lady Randolph Churchill. Variations include using different types of whiskey or vermouth, and the drink became even more popular after being featured on Sex and the […]
