#historic-restaurant

#historic-restaurant

Scotty's in Detroit, Michigan, is a beloved local staple that's been keeping locals and out-of-towners fed with fried seafood for 75 years. The fish spot was first opened by James "Scotty" Simpson in 1950, and since then, it has had only two other owners, "Uncle" Sean Gilmore and now Harry Barber, who began working at Scotty Simpson's in 1966. Aesthetically, Scotty Simpson's lacks frills, but it features a warm and homey appearance,

Wiltons is a restaurant with a past so long and steady that it feels less like a business and more like a living narrative of London. Its history goes back to 1742, when George William Wilton sold oysters on the streets before moving into premises that would become a fixture of the city's dining life. Step inside today, and the weight of those centuries is felt immediately.

Old Town Bar and Restaurant is located on what was once a robust Gilded Age shopping district called the Ladies' Mile. Today, it draws an eclectic mix of locals and travelers who want to hole up and watch a game or catch a break from the bustle of the surrounding Union Square area. (It's my go-to spot to chill out when I'm showing friends the city.)