Earlier this month, the city tried to keep some big ticket items at Tavern on the Green—wood paneling, murals and ceiling fixtures, etc.—out of the public auction by claiming ownership. A judge ruled against the city, so they straight up bought the items in a secret side deal with the auction house: "'Everyone was a winner in this deal,' said the auctioneer." Dean Poll, the future operator, was also a major bidder this week. [Crain's]
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