Posted 07/23/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
Florent Auction Rakes In $50,000 for Employees
But who will get the restaurant's coveted liquor license?
Posted 07/21/08 in Grub Street
Spot Check
An Empty House and Bon Jovi at the Former Florent
One month after taking over from Florent, R&L Restaurant is without booze, and without customers.
Posted 07/09/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
Florent’s Chef Stayed On at R&L Restaurant
But how long will Joanne Lucas stay in the restaurant business?
Posted 07/01/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
Meatpacking in Flux: Changes at Florent, Brass Monkey, and Merkato 55
Yesterday brought a new basement lounge. Today, a rooftop bar.
Posted 06/30/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
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 06/27/08 in Grub Street
Beef
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 06/26/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
Florent to Reopen As Florent-Type Restaurant
The restaurant's unlikely savior of sorts? The landlord!
Posted 06/26/08 in Daily Intel
Neighborhood Watch
John Varvatos Replaces Indies With Undies
Unbelievable trauma visited upon the children of the Slope, outer Queens folks take a protest of a "whore motel" out to Great Neck, and John Varvatos's carrionlike radar takes him to the meatpacking district. And other stuff in our daily hood scoper.
Posted 06/25/08 in Grub Street
Spot Check
Want a Last Meal at Florent? Try Breakfast
At about 9:30 this morning, only a dozen people were eating at Florent. That may be because the gas has been out since Monday. Or is it because the restaurant is still in step four of the Kübler-Ross model: Depression?...
Posted 06/25/08 in Grub Street
Mediavore
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 06/13/08 in Grub Street
The New York Diet
Rising Star Chef Gavin Kaysen Celebrates With Lamb’s Heart
The James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star Chef of the Year managed to stay sober on David Chang's party bus, but that doesn't mean he didn't party down this week.
Posted 06/10/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
Stephanie Isn't Top Chef Yet — Despite Wishful Thinking
She was spotted schmoozing with the bigwigs at Florent, but she wasn't exactly invited out for a night on Boulud's arm.
Posted 05/27/08 in Grub Street
In the Magazine
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
Platt on Bar Milano; Learn to Pair Spanish Wines
Plus: A bouquet of international openings, in this week's issue.
Posted 05/21/08 in Grub Street
NewsFeed
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
Mediavore
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 05/09/08 in The Cut
Run Through
Fashion Companies Edge Out Restaurants in Meatpacking District
Florent and Hog Pit are closing; Steve by Steve Madden will move into the Hog Pit; and although Florent's new tenant is unknown, other fashion retailers are eyeing the hood.
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