They had other plans: they were going to open a lounge together on the West Side.
YOU'D think that of all the chefs in New York, Mario Batali would be the least likely to open a lounge.
He is also planning to open a lounge and a silvery tasting bar and cafe on the premises: 200 Lenox Avenue 120th Streett), (212) 866-3700.
Regus has been opening a lounge a day since early 2011 and now has them in over 500 cities, including in railway stations in France and the Netherlands (in Britain, Network Rail has done a deal with another provider of flexible working spaces, the Office Group).
Elton John's spouse, David Furnish, plans to open a lounge inside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, just steps from the Colosseum where the legendary singer-songwriter performs in rotation with other stars.
American Express runs premium lounges for platinum card members in places like the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and recently opened a business lounge at the sprawling Las Vegas Convention Center for holders of its Open brand card for small businesses.
It also opened a new lounge in San Francisco.
After the war he opened a "book lounge" in Taunton, Massachusetts, and then settled in Paris in 1948.
Since the legal battles were joined last year, Mr. Trummer has opened a TriBeCa lounge, the Theater Bar, a more traditionally theatrical saloon where bartenders sometimes employ magic tricks.
Since the legal battles were joined last year, Mr. Trummer has opened a TriBeCa lounge, the Theater Bar, which "is my main focus now," he said.
