Reply to "Farewell Charming Olde New York, part 4"

S'tanSage

Goodbye to Florent...

"When his lease on 69 Gansevoort St. expires on March 31, rent will
increase from $6,000 a month to approximately $50,000. It's unlikely a
deal will be struck. Florent is currently battling his landlord in court
over tax increases and is withholding rent as a result. The litigation also
means he does not plan to simply pack up shop on the 31st.

"I talked to my lawyer and [the restaurant] will stay open for two or three
months. I'd like to end on a high note and I think Gay Pride Day would be
perfect."

That's June 29, in case you want to put it in your book.

He also says he'd like to hold a writing contest - "people could write their
best story, the most insane story, of the restaurant" - with the winner
receiving a dinner on the final night. "

http://www.nypost.com/seven/03122008/news/regionalnews/...ing_it_in_101555.htm

3/13/081:29 PM

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