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The Chelsea Hotel’s Esteemed Proprietor Stanley Bard Supports El Quijote

In a recent article by Chris Shott, Stanley Bard explains his loyalty to El Quijote, the Spanish restaurant located in the Hotel:

"They run a nice, clean operation and times were so hard years and years ago in this city, and they stayed and they put in their own money to stay," explained former hotel manager Stanley Bard, also a co-owner.

Elqfilledwithclebs The article also points out that current management is seeking ways to bypass a clause in  El Quijote's lease which stipulates that "The Landlord agrees not to rent space in the building to a third party for operation of a restaurant in competition with the Tenant; however, the Landlord may operate a coffee shop." ( Speaking of coffee, lard lad has been accused of selling decaf in the guise of regular caffeinated coffee.   Next  thing you know he'll be selling donuts without lard! )

Loyalty, now that's something we could use a little more of around here.  Unfortunately it seems to be in short supply.

Related coverage: "Pick your Poison: Bohemians" "Multi-Bar Scheme Abandoned" "Here's to another 39 years of El Quijote"

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3 responses to “The Chelsea Hotel’s Esteemed Proprietor Stanley Bard Supports El Quijote”

  1. nostalgic Avatar
    nostalgic

    go manny go! el quijote (and the terms of its lease) harken back to the nyc once was.
    the sid vicious action figure for sale at the chelsea’s front desk represents what its become.

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  2. Keith Woolford Avatar
    Keith Woolford

    I absolutley agree,The Chelsea is one of,if not the most Iconic Hotels in
    New York.
    A Diamond in the rough,but the present management has sold out and has no shame and zero class.
    All the Legends that stayed there from day one to present,that made the Chelsea the Chelsea,need to unite and organize to save her.
    It can be done,like when Jackie-O save Grand Central.
    Please lets here from the Legends in support of an old friend in trouble,she was there for You!!!!!

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  3. Mykal Skall Avatar
    Mykal Skall

    Jesus, what will those assholes try to screw up next? A part of every trip to NYC is the El Quiote and a pitcher (or three) of their Sangria, the best to be had anywhere. The virtual El Quiote supports the Real one!!!!

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