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New York Times City Room , May 17th, 2011, 10:37 am: Six months after the death of its legendary proprietor, Elaine’s restaurant will close its doors next week.


On Tuesday, Elaine’s longtime manager, who inherited the restaurant from Elaine Kaufman, said that the business was no longer viable. She said that Elaine’s last night would be May 26. The last last call will come around 4 the following morning.


“The truth is, there is no Elaine’s without Elaine,” the manager, Diane Becker, said. She added, “The business is just not there without Elaine.” ( THE REST )

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