This week’s broadcast of the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show comes from The Chatwal Hotel in Manhattan. Originally opened in 1905, the hotel was a clubhouse for the The Lambs Club—the first professional theater group.
Today’s guests discuss Manhattan’s yesteryear and how the resilience of its history and art have been preserved and still pique interest today; revealing the speakeasy scene and some of New York City’s more notorious residents. Outside of New York, listen to a trip to Indonesia budgeted at $100, the ultimate road trip across America, and the latest in travel news.
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Elizabeth Bradley, Historian and Journalist, discusses the history of the theater scene— specifically the famous actress Evelyn Nesbit and the murder of Stanford White by Nesbit’s husband, Harry Kendall Thaw, which produced the first “Trial of the Century.” She also discusses the history of New York City—Time Square, building lobbies, and train stations.
Kevin Fitzpatrick, Historian and Writer, talks about the Lambs Club at the Chatwal Hotel and how the former social club is now a restaurant. He also divuulges details about the speakeasy history of New York City as well as the history of some of New York’s notable buildings and theaters.
Ashish Verma, Vice-President of the Hampton Hotels, speaks about the Chatwal’s landmark status, the transformation of other historic hotels, and how to find quiet in a place like Time Square.
Eric Haugen & Arthur Barrette, Chefs of the Lamb Clubs restaurant in The Chatwal, describe the philosophy of the Lambs Club restaurant as well as the various details of the historic restaurant and sourcing of its food.
Nicole Morris and Audrey Romanola, Spa Directors at the Red Door in The Chatwal, speak about the wellness experience and the urban sanctuary the spa provides.
Arnie Weissmann, Editor-In-Chief of Travel Weekly, gives an overview of Wisconsin’s drunk driving laws. He attended the Adventure World Travel Summit in Chile, where he shared the impacts on travel and responsibility that come with the changing industry. He also discusses Egypt’s tourism problems and his personal experiences traveling to the area.
Jamie Jensen, Author of Road Trip USA, goes into the renaissance of off-the-beaten-path places away from the interstate highways. He also gives advice on how to get out of a speeding ticket.
Seth Kugel, Frugal Traveler writer for The New York Times, just returned from Indonesia on a $1000/day itinerary on an actual budget of $100. He explains how he budgeted by finding cheap eats and entertainment. Additionally, he talks about the transportation options while traveling as well as the St. James in London.
By Alicia Yang for PeterGreenberg.com
