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New York Művész Páholy – Jenő Kálmán – who never lost his sense of humour
And yet he would have had every reason to. As a prisoner of war, he was held in Siberian camps, but even there he never gave up what mattered most to him: laughter, making people laugh, and the theatre.
New York Művész Páholy – Sándor Bródy – the charming heart and soul of the society
Nor did this passionate Hungarian writer, playwright and journalist belong to the circle of reserved men. Through both his works and his personality, the „Hungarian Zola” influenced, amongst others, Endre Ady, Zsigmond Móricz, Gyula Krúdy, Dezső Szomory and Ferenc Molnár.
New York Művész Páholy – Gyula Krúdy – Between Extremes
The writer and poet’s prolific output is astonishing; thousands of writings, novels, sketches and short stories have flowed from his pen. To this day, no one can understand how he found the time for all this, given that he constantly spent his time in small pubs, cafés and restaurants. He worked tirelessly; legends circulated about his physical strength, his appetite for love, his passion for the culinary arts and fine wines, and his unrestrained revelry. He had experienced wealth, yet he died in near-poverty in 1933.
New York Művész Páholy – Sándor Márai – the eternal rebel
The cultural vibrancy characteristic of the New York Café acted as a magnet, drawing lovers and practitioners of the arts and literature, young and old alike. It was in this circle that the 18-year-old Sándor Márai made his debut in 1918, thanks to his mentor, Gyula Krúdy; under his name at the time, Sándor Grosschmid, he broadened the circle of rebellious young men of noble descent.
New York Művész Páholy – the café’s famous figures
A New York Palota megnyitásának pillanatától kezdve magához vonzotta az alkotókat, legyen szó publicistáról, festőművészről vagy költőről. Bár a New York Palota biztosítói székháznak épült,
New York Művész Páholy – Jenő Heltai – who regarded the New York Café as his home
The writer, poet, journalist, producer and dramaturg Jenő Heltai was just 23 years old when the New York Café opened on 23 October 1894. After returning from Paris, where he had been a correspondent for several newspapers, he quickly became a regular, feeling right at home in the café’s atmosphere.
New York Művész Páholy – Ferenc Molnár – the world-famous playwright and bon vivant
He worked at night, often in the gallery of the New York Café. He held nothing back in his turbulent love life: he would strike out, then apologise to his wife through a play – although he gave the lead role to his mistress, with whom he had even fought a duel against his husband. He had his fair share of failures and disappointments, whilst at the same time being regarded as a celebrated author both at home and abroad.
The Nyugat Bar is 100 years old
The upstairs bar, bathed in soft lighting, is one of the most pleasant spaces in the New York Palace. From here, you can look out over the Salon Restaurant, part of the New York Café, and the hotel lobby; it’s a lovely spot to take in the view, have a coffee, enjoy a good lunch or dinner, and savour the piano music and the attentive service. However, the Nyugat Bar has endured a great many trials and tribulations to achieve this tranquillity; its trials began as far back as the last century.
Mindful eating at its best – with soups
Soup is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It’s filling and nourishing, and if we delve into the vast array of soup recipes, we can find something to suit our taste every day. It can go a long way towards helping us stay in shape if we know how to make one of our most versatile dishes lower in calories, whilst ensuring it remains just as delicious and filling.