A Sad Day in the West Village
We’ve made no bones about our great admiration for Kenny Shopsin– we’ve been going to his restaurants for nearly two decades now, and when the documentary about him and his family was released earlier this year, we were among the first in line for tickets. Shopsin’s has become as much a part of our New York City as the subway, the Flatiron Building, or the Hudson River. Which is why it pains us to share with you a little confirmatory news that we got in our inbox this morning, right from Kenny himself:
Yes we are closed for good. You should read this sentence with
emphasis on the last word. My family and I have a strong sense that
there is an art to staying small, and humble. Our departure is a
happy event meant to continue the success we have shared with you and
our other friends. See you at Essex. Ken.
Oh, we’ll be there. I just hope the Jalapeno Cheese Grits make the trip.
What is “Essex” as it is referred to in the email from Mr Shopshin?
Comment by TJ Jackson — December 19, 2006 @ 10:30 am
Reports said they’d be opening a sandwich stand at the Essex Street Market.
Comment by James — December 19, 2006 @ 4:38 pm
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Pingback by Shopsin’s Closed for Good at — December 19, 2006 @ 5:02 pm
Sigh. This makes me so depressed. I learned to cook by playing mimic to Kenny’s genius and now that I’ve got a few restaurants, there is still TO THIS DAY nothing, NOTHING I like better than going in for breakfast at Shopsin’s. You guys are right on the money with your characterization of the K-man as a softie. He is that. I think I’m gonna cry.
Comment by Chef Tom — December 19, 2006 @ 7:31 pm
I missed the lovely sounding restaurant but if they do open up at Essex or whereever I will check them out.
Comment by Melanie Neichin — December 25, 2006 @ 9:44 am