Armstrong Finally Announces Cooper Square Hotel Spilt

It's long been speculated that celeb chef Govind Armstrong was pulling out of his failed venture at the Cooper Square Hotel, Table 8 and that Scarpetta's Scott Conant was the best candidate for the takeover. Today, Armstrong confirms to the Post: "I have made the decision to separate myself and the Table 8 name from the hotel." The restaurant isn't yet closed, but expect an announcement of the take over any day now.
· Table 8 'aint gonna be around [NYP]
· Scott Conant Moves Closer to Taking Failed Table 8 Space [~ENY~]
· Will Scott Conant Take Over Table 8 Space? [~ENY~]