In New York this spring, I stayed at the Algonquin Hotel. The Algonquin is New York's oldest continuously running hotel and is world-famous as the site of the famous Round Table where Dorothy Parker and her other literati friends would share lunch, drinks, and quips. In this photo, I am with Matilda, the Algonquin's resident feline. She is a philanthropist as well and raises money for animal charities. What a gorgeaus critter! I *love* the Algonquin!
The Alonguin is also famous for being very close to where the hub of Trotter racing was in New York City. Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and the other elites of NYC were heavily involved in Trotter racing! And you'll recall that Hailee's relative Questionnaire ran often at a converted trotter track, the Yonkers Track.
You can read more about my favorite New York hotel at: http://www.algonquinhotel.com/nav_the_algonquin.html