Back in May 2010 programmer and crypto miner Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10,000 bitcoin BTC/USDmaking it the first recorded purchase of a physical good using a cryptocurrency.
At the time, the transaction was reportedly valued at around $41. Bitcoin is currently valued at around $19,000 (Laszlo’s bill at the checkout would be around $190 million today).
Crypto-friendly restaurants are much more common these days than they were twelve years ago. The following is a list of the top restaurants in New York City that have garnered amazing customer reviews and offer the added convenience of paying with a crypto wallet:
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May Kaidee East Broadway
This Thai restaurant is probably one of the top rated restaurants in NYC and diners swear by its selection of affordable vegan dishes.
Founded in Thailand in 1988 by May K, New York City Outlet is part of the restaurant chain that operates under her brand and aims to serve the underserved vegetarian and vegan communities.
Possibly one of the few vegan restaurants in town, the fact that it accepts cryptocurrencies only adds to its appeal with its target audience.
La Sirene Soho and La Sirene UWS
If you’re in the mood for delicious foie gras or simply a simple French onion soup, La Sirene-Soho is your perfect destination. Perfect for a date or a casual night out with friends, this French restaurant has been accepting Bitcoin since at least 2018. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Promising authentic French flavors and recipes, the Upper West Side Outlet is also a hit with its customers and opens from 10am if you fancy an early brunch.
Flyfish Club
Claiming to be the world’s first NFT membership-based private dining club, the Flyfish Club takes the whole crypto fever to a whole new level.
As members need to purchase NFT tokens to access a…
