Mention Horn & Hardart or the Automat to anyone who visited one, and you'll find yourself captivated by a flood of memories. Established in 1888 by Joseph Horn & Frank Hardart, the Automat, ...

At the peak of Horn & Hardart's automat empire, there were more than 40 locations throughout New York City. You won't find any today. What you will find are subtle reminders of the popular chain's ...

This determined millennial plans to open a 21st-century reinterpretation of the Automat within the year. "This is very emotional for people," David Arena, 35, told The Post."My main mission is to ...

NEW YORK — Before there was McDonald's, there was the automat. Now a fading memory, the Horn & Hardart Automat in its heyday served up lamb stew and pie to millions of New Yorkers and Philadelphians ...