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New Yorkers tried, but, despite their efforts, Cafe Edison will close today, after the last diner leaves. Based on this tweet, it looks like a lot of saddened New Yorkers have come out to say goodbye to this legendary cafe:
...The line starts in the hotel lobby, and the Strohls will greet and seat you. #SaveCafeEdison @jeremoss @JasonHBratton
— JoseSPiano (@JoseSPiano) December 21, 2014
Here are a few more Cafe Edison memories from the Twittersphere:
I'll miss this space. I hope you'll find an equally magical one soon. Goodbye for now, Cafe Edison. #savecafeedison
— josh boerman (@joshboerman) December 21, 2014
Waiter at #CafeEdison, smiling. #UnemployedTomorrow pic.twitter.com/DW568fHGNW
— Lisa Birnbach (@LisaBirnbach) December 20, 2014
Final breakfast at my favourite home away from home for the last half of my life. Gutted. #savecafeedison #wetried — Siân Llewellyn (@sianellewellyn) December 19, 2014
The End really is here. Breakfast at the #CafeEdison. #DevelopersWinAgain
— Lisa Birnbach (@LisaBirnbach) December 20, 2014
One last bowl #CafeEdison pic.twitter.com/VBBONPcrn3
— Blake Ross (@PlaybillBlake) December 18, 2014
Now that #CafeEdison has a closing date, it's time to ask: Where is the New York City that serves the people who serve New York City?
— Stephanie D'Abruzzo (@DAbruzzoTweets) December 17, 2014
Broken-hearted but still hungry, I'm sitting down for my last meal at Cafe Edison. #savecafeedison pic.twitter.com/PUY7uF0RfX
— Rolando Pujol (@RolandoPujol) December 18, 2014
Those that are interested in learning more about the history of this iconic cafe should check out Robert Sietsema's excellent photo essay.
