I had no idea they still had a cat. When it was renovated years ago, I thought they did away with that old tradition. They must have gotten a waiver because it’s against the law to have a pet in a place that has a restaurant or bar.
I was once served a cocktail in the lounge only to discover I was directly in front of the kitty litter box - stashed behind my chair!
Matilda ( or Hamlet, should she retire and be replaced by a male)can only stay in the lobby now.
I think they got a semi waver or a compromise. Having a cat at the Algonquin is a tradition.
I’ve gone in there to see Matida and brought her a catnip mousie. They said it would go to charity, which was fine with me. I would have bought more had I known.