Snug Harbor on Staten Island is a great reminder of New York City's maritime history. Opening in 1833, it was the grand retirement home for sailors from around the world. Now it houses several cultural institutions, including the Noble Maritime Collection.

The museum celebrates Snug Harbor, maritime art, and the history of New York Harbor, including the Robbins Reef Lighthouse and its famous caretaker Kathryn Walker. It also houses and maintains the collections and works of marine artist John A. Noble, featuring the houseboat he used as his art studio.

On this episode, we learn about the illicit history of speakeasies and take a look at the ones still around today.

0:00 - The Legacy of Speakeasies in New York City
1:09 - Why is it called "speakeasy"?
1:22 - When did prohibition start and why?
2:54 - Did Prohibition era speakeasies need a password?
3:44 - Where can I find a speakeasy bar in New York?
6:27 - How did speakeasies stay hidden?
8:07 - How are speakeasy tied to the gangster world?
12:13 - What is a modern day speakeasy?
15:02 - Do speakeasies still exist?

San Nakji is an authentic Korean seafood dish in which live octopus is seasoned and served while still moving. Located in Woodside, Queens, Korean restaurant Sik Gaek is one of the only places in New York City to try it. In this video from Eater's K-Town series, watch as host Matthew Kang teaches an Eater reporter what it's all about and how to eat it properly.

One of the most shocking and perhaps controversial dishes in Korean cuisine is live octopus, or san nakji. The dish is popular in Korea, especially in coastal towns and cities where live octopus doesn't have to take a long trip from the ocean to the plate. In seafood markets in Korea, they often display live fish and shellfish so that diners know just how fresh their ingredients are. Here in New York City, K-Town host Matthew Kang joins colleague and Eater NY reporter Stefanie Tuder at Sik Gaek, one of the few restaurants in town that specialize in live octopus.