1985-2008. the beginning of the end for the meatpacking as i knew it. the bad news as you know it: Florent closed it’s doors after having thrown down in the same spot for 25 years. Yes, the landlord wanted more money (shocker). The good news: Restaurant Florent is still up giving me hope and of course, nostalgia. everyone has had a meal (late late night or brunch) at Florent. the owner, Florent Morellet, hip and on the west side scene pre- Keith McNally and the arrival of Pastis.
The old, new york still lives on in memory and perhaps a reincarnation soon…in the not to distant future.
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2010/02/07 at 1:13 pm
My Own Private RIPCO. « i♥'d new york ©
[...] citizens! DOWN! Banks replace Chinese storefronts, nuevo riche restaurants kick pioneers like Florent to the floor, Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs row sits prominently on Bleeker. A burlesque tried [...]
2010/06/07 at 2:34 pm
Florent is Not Coming Back. « I L♥'d New York.
[...] Queen of the Meat Market.” That is one film I look forward to seeing. Related: F is Florent. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Cubism & Its Wordy Equivalent: On Thomas [...]