After getting turned down by two Community Board 1 subcommittees, chef David Bouley has gone on the offensive in his bid for liquor license approval for a new Japanese restaurant he's planning in Tribeca. Bouley has sent a letter to all 50 members of CB1, addressing allegations made against the new project by anti-Bouley locals. Will buttering the board up work? [Eater]
Tribeca residents' genius efforts to prevent famed chef David Bouley from serving up yet more delicious, four-star food at a new restaurant in their neighborhood have succeeded. The chef pulled his application for a new 3,000 square foot Japanese restaurant before the community board meeting last night due to community opposition. Hey, Dave, howzabout Long Island City? [Eater]