The Bar/Lounge at The St. Regis New York

"Take tea in the Astor Court or toast Bloody Marys (invented here) and discover the secret of the Maxfield Parrish mural in the King Cole Bar"

"The regal Astor Court is still ideal for afternoon tea, and the adjacent King Cole Bar with its famous Maxfield Parrish mural is the place to order a Bloody Mary; it was invented here"

"The legendary King Cole Bar, a dimly lit institution with playful Maxfield Parrish murals, is a gorgeous place for a meal, a snack, or a cocktail"

"Fifth Avenue shopping is just outside the door and the King Cole Bar is a tempting place to idle away the hours"

"While it lacks the pool and Central Park views of the Mandarin Oriental, some will find that a famed Bloody Mary at the King Cole Bar more than compensates"

"The historic King Cole bar is known for its splendid Bloody Marys"

"The legendary King Cole Bar and Lounge is home to Maxfield Parrish's famed 1895 mural of Old King Cole; here in 1934, the bartender mixed a Red Snapper, which later became the Bloody Mary"

"King Cole might have scared off a few too many bar patrons with his offensive antics, but the attractive couples and stray packs of singles who do show up at the home of the Bloody Mary have grace"

""Oozing old-world elegance", this "quiet and discreet" luxury hotel, located a block from Central Park, is "gorgeous inside and out", offering "opulence without airs" thanks to a "mega-attentive" staff ("your butler will be your BFF") that "treats you like royalty" -- though "be prepared to raid the treasury" to afford the "out-of-this-world" price tag; the "beautiful", "well-decorated" accommodations boast Pratesi bed linens and Italian marble bathrooms, while the outstanding amenities include the "famous" King Cole Bar, a full-service spa and a "delicious" afternoon tea in the Astor Court"

"The famed King Cole Bar (where the Bloody Mary originated) is named for the Maxfield Parrish mural on the wall"