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RIP Elaine Kaufman

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Small Town Guy, Dec 3, 2010.

  1. Small Town Guy

    Small Town Guy Well-Known Member

    One of the most famous restaurant people in New York City, especially for writers.

    I wish I could find it online, but George Plimpton wrote a great story for New York Magazine when he took a guy who won a contest to Elaine's.

    I know some SJers have some fond memories of Elaine's, especially when W.C. Heinz died.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/04/nyregion/04kaufman.html?src=twrhp
     
    Small Town Guy, Dec 3, 2010
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  2. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member

    Can't conceive of the place enduring without her.

    A character of characters.

    RIP.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Dec 3, 2010
    #2
  3. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    The food was not great, but then, I don't remember eating much the few times I was there.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Dec 3, 2010
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  4. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member

    I'm not telling you anything, when I note the food wasn't the point. One thing, for sure . . .
    if you didn't tip well, you were marked lousy.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Dec 3, 2010
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  5. waterytart

    waterytart Active Member

    There's somebody who went for the food?

    RIP
     
    waterytart, Dec 3, 2010
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  6. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Good story here:

    http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2010/12/legendary_hostess_elaine_kaufm.html
     
    Moderator1, Dec 4, 2010
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