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.

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.

Platt on Bar Milano; Learn to Pair Spanish Wines

Plus: A bouquet of international openings, in this week's issue.

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.

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.

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.

Designer Scott Morrison Still Parties in Woodstock

Scott Morrison, the designer of Earnest Sewn jeans, wears a slim-cut size 33, but he doesn’t skimp on meals to fit into them.

Florent Has Already Reached ‘Acceptance’ Phase

With Florent and the Hog Pit closing, Shecky’s charts what it calls the “de-evolution” of the meatpacking district.

Danny Meyer Has One Last Feast at Florent

His restaurants range from Eleven Madison Park to Shake Shack, and his diet ranges from pâté de campagne to protein shakes.

You Can't Stop Bloomberg in Union Square; Bouley Shuffle Just Weeks Away

Bloomberg won't let a little thing like community opposition stop him, David Bouley likes France as much as Japan, and Florent gets an offer to move to a new space.

Amy Ruth's Taking Her Sweet Time in Brooklyn; Adour? Okay

Rent Florent’s Space for Only $700,000 a Year!

Momofuku, Freemans, Spotted Pig Honchos Break Bread With Stephen Starr

Meatpacking Mainstay Florent May Close in May