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Known best,
of course, for the famed Flatiron
Building, the Flatiron District has always
been a ground-breaking neighborhood in New
York, architecturally and otherwise. Built
in 1851 as an Italian row house,
50 West 22nd Street was soon
altered to meet the needs of the district
– industrial space.
 Functioning
as first a box factory then a horse and carriage
house. But, the 1920s brought
the prevailing winds of modernity, sweeping
the antiquated handsome cab from the streets,
replacing it with automobiles and a massive
sub network and 50 West 22nd Street
became no more than a stylized warehouse.
Not for long,
however. The rise of the bohemian converted
the cheap warehouse space into artist lofts
when the Flatiron was known as the Photo District,
on account of the many photographers taking
advantage of the large and un-partitioned
spaces. The section of the building in which
Café 50 West is housed,
on the other hand, bore the honorary title
of “Hot Dog Vender Distribution Center”
until last year, when construction began on
Café 50 West.
Though the neighborhood
has changed drastically over the years, Café
50 West tries to preserve those attributes
that made and makes the Flatiron one of the
best places in Manhattan to live and work.
With a family oriented atmosphere, chic but
cozy décor, a friendly staff, and delicious,
affordable cuisine Café 50
West is quickly becoming a favorite
of the Flatiron. Come
in and see why everyday from 11am to 10pm.
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