Did you know? Tavern on the Green, the iconic Central Park restaurant, was originally a sheep shed! Built in 1870, it housed a flock of 200 Southdown sheep that roamed the park’s Sheep Meadow.
In 1934, the city evicted the sheep (yes, they got kicked out!) to make way for the luxurious dining spot we know today.
Here’s the bizarre part—when the sheep were relocated to Prospect Park in Brooklyn, they were replaced by something unexpected... topiary bushes shaped like sheep!
And if you’ve ever wondered why NYC traffic is wild, blame the sheep—they once had the right of way crossing 6th Avenue on their way to graze!
Next time you visit, remember you’re dining where fluffy NYC ‘locals’ once lived.
Would you have enjoyed brunch with a side of baa?
