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Florent Takes a Bittersweet Tour of the Meatpacking
The former restaurateur talks trannies with Mo Rocca.
Posted 07/25/08 in Grub Street : NewsFeed
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Inside Florent’s Friends-and-Family Farewell
Florent ended its 23-year run early this morning with an intimate wrap party. 'New York''s David Amsden was there.
Posted 06/30/08 in Grub Street : NewsFeed
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Florent’s Last Supper
A video wake for the meatpacking-district landmark.
Posted 06/30/08 in Grub Street : VideoFeed
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On the Matter of Florent: Joanne Lucas, What’s Your Deal?
If Florent is to reopen as a Florent-type diner just two days later, we have to question the emotional roller coaster of the past few months.
Posted 06/27/08 in Grub Street : Beef
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Local Produce Not Always Carbon-Friendly; Scores East to File for Bankruptcy?
Plus: Alain Ducasse ditches France, Florent Morellet keeps a secret about what will replace his diner, and more, in our morning news roundup.
Posted 06/25/08 in Grub Street : Mediavore
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The Man Who Invented the Meatpacking District
Florent Morellet was the heart and soul of the meatpacking district — when it had a heart and soul.
Posted 05/27/08 in Grub Street : In the Magazine
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Platt on Bar Milano; Learn to Pair Spanish Wines
Plus: A bouquet of international openings, in this week's issue.
Posted 05/27/08 in Grub Street : In the Magazine
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Frank Bruni Mourns Florent, and the End of an Era
When Florent goes, the old Meatpacking district goes with him, and Frank Bruni tries to capture the spirit of both.
Posted 05/21/08 in Grub Street : NewsFeed
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Florent’s Legacy; Robert Mondavi, R.I.P.
Plus: Why Frank Bruni likes Florent, great Websites for finding recipes, and more in our morning roundup of news and gossip.
Posted 05/21/08 in Grub Street : Mediavore
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Florent Will Close June 29, May Move to Airport
The meatpacking mainstay's final days will be modeled after the stages of grief.
Posted 04/02/08 in Grub Street : NewsFeed
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Florent Will ‘Be Around for a Little While’
Florent Morellet shares good news with the Observer: He’s in fine shape, contrary to rumors we’ve heard that he’s quitting his meatpacking institution owing to poor health. The bad news? His lease is up on March 31, and his landlord is shopping the space for $70,000 a month — something he calls “a lot of boudin noir.” A court decision will apparently determine how long he gets to stay, but he hopes to celebrate another gay-pride event — so it seems like he has plans to stick around till at least June. Florent Morellet: Rents Too Ritzy for Shabby Block [NYO] Earlier: Meatpacking Mainstay Florent May Close in May
Posted 01/28/08 in Grub Street : NewsFeed
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