I spoke to a friend of the family who is helping to run the bar and asked their plans. He said, "We have to keep Stefan's spirit alive."
Are they going to change anything? He said, "Of course not. Why would you? Look at the place. It's perfect."
So with great relief I'm pleased to report it sounds like the Holiday will live on with no changes greater than "a spit and polish." For example, they recently retiled the bathrooms.
On the Holiday:
Stefan Lutak, 1920-2009
Holiday Survives
Holiday Closes
8 comments:
I'm happy to hear his family wants to keep Stefan's spirit alive...
I hope this means long-term...
RIP Stefan--your spirit lives on!!We remember in the EV.
RIP Stefan. I was there last night with some friends for a toast to him.
That is good news!
I can't wait to return for a drink....
... enjoying your blog!
I'm so saddened, I can't begin to tell you. I found out last night when I saw the announcement taped to the door. It's hitting me now. I just don't want to believe it.
A few months ago, I was reminiscing with Steph about the regulars that I used to drink with. I said, "Steph, what ever happened to such and such?"
He waved his hands and said, "Dead! All dead!" I had to laugh.
I'm going to miss sitting next to Steph. I'm going to miss Steph. My condolences to his sons, and to Lynn. They bumped heads occasionally, but she loved him very much.
David
God, I'm always late to the game. And why don't my stupid friends update their damn Facebook "status" with this kind of news. I'm far away from home. }}}sigh{{{
So sad to hear this.
RIP Stefan. I'm very happy to have been entertained, yelled at & serenaded by you. You were a true New York character. The kind that I long for. The kind that won't let me leave NYC.
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