(Jan 1, 2010) - We were saddened to
learn that "Tavern on the Green," the legendary upscale eatery in
New York's Central Park has gone out of business after 75 years. The
owners, forced to file for bankruptcy, decided to cut their losses by
closing up shop after one final New Years Eve celebration last night.
Of course "Tavern on the Green" holds special significance for Barbra
Streisand and her fans. Barbra filmed a key scene at Tavern on October 31,
1995 for her film "The Mirror Has Two Faces." Cast
and crew took over the restaurant for a two night shoot that went on
without a hitch.
The scene was filmed in the restaurant's renowned Crystal Room. It was
in that same room where cast, crew and invited friends gathered on
November 10, 1996 for the film's premiere party. We, along with many
other fans, were among those invited by TriStar Pictures to attend
this once in a lifetime premiere gala. Barbra and her costars were there, along with
a cadre of New York celebrities for an
evening of great food, drink and overall revelry.
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Barbra and Brenda
Vaccaro on the set at Tavern on the Green |
