Yes, there are still restaurateurs at the front of the house

One of New York City’s most iconic restaurateurs, Elaine Kaufman, died last week at age 81. Kaufman was the owner and very public face of Elaine’s, her namesake restaurant on New York City’s Upper East Side.

Although the restaurant was legendary as a hangout for famous writers and movie stars, KCUR 89.3’s Steve Walker — a frequent visitor to the restaurant — said that the only “star” he ever saw there was Bo Derek — who was walking out of the joint as he was walking in.