Schadenfreude

Gramercy Tavern is the site of one of my favorite New York moments. It has everything to do with crisp, professional service and celery root soup. I am sad to see that owner Danny Meyer and chef Tom Colicchio have parted ways on the venerable establishment. Mr. Colicchio has decided to focus his efforts on his own burgeoinging empire, Craft, Craftsteak, ‘Wichcraft, blah, blah, blah. It’s hard, I don’t really begrudge him, at least he’s keeping his eye on the ball and trying to focus on quality. Still, it’s like the divorce of some friends you used to hang out with but don’t see much anymore. All I can do is hope that Meyer uses this opportunity to punch some freshness into the Tavern and we see her resplendent, once more garnering the looks she deserves.

And HAPPINESS! New Season of Top Chef in October and NO Katie-bot!