Cato’s Road House. Colonial African American Tavern Owner who Originated the term Cocktail
Cato Alexander (1781 – 1858) was a freed African American slave who, in the early 1800’s, opened a tavern at the four mile stone north of New York City just west of the Boston Post Road (present day 54th and 2nd Ave.). The house/Inn was built in 1712 and was close to the famed Beekman … Continue reading Cato’s Road House. Colonial African American Tavern Owner who Originated the term Cocktail
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