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Bumbling Guests at the Waldorf-Astoria Sweeten the Menu : Slideshow

Monday, June 18, 2012

One of six bee hives on the roof of the Waldorf-Astoria.
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One of six bee hives on the roof of the Waldorf-Astoria.

European honey bees on the roof of the Waldorf-Astoria.
Stephen Nessen/WNYC

European honey bees on the roof of the Waldorf-Astoria. Each hive has its own name.

Executive chef of the Waldorf-Astoria David Garcelon, who is training to tend the bees.
Stephen Nessen/WNYC

Executive chef of the Waldorf-Astoria, David Garcelon, is training to tend the bees.

Entrance to the bee hives on the 20th floor of the hotel.
Stephen Nessen/WNYC

Entrance to the bee hives on the 20th floor of the hotel. Occasionally, guests wander up to get some fresh air.

Bee hives on the roof of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.
Stephen Nessen/WNYC

Bee hives on the roof of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.

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