Batali to close Bistro du Vent

by Nicole Weston, Posted Apr 26th 2006 @ 10:03AM

It looks like Mario Batali is giving up on one of his New York eateries, Bistro du Vent, only 15 months after its opening. The Bistro is located on 9th St. in midtown Manhattan. It received reviews ranging from "not bad" to "deeply satisfying" and Frank Bruni gave it two stars, so the food isn't what is causing the sale. Its downfall was probably helped by the scandal that occurred last year, in which "four employees - including a chef - were caught on [security] videotape in a steamy after-hours sex romp" in the restaurant. Though the employees were subsequently fired, it's not the sort of thing that necessarily enhances a restaurant's reputation. Bistro du Vent has 12 years left on the lease and a $13,500 monthly rent.

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Tags: batali, bistro, bistro du vent, BistroDuVent, closing, closings, east coast, hell's kitchen, mario batali, new york, restaurant, sale, scandal

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4-26-2006 @1:28PM Alan said... The place is on 42nd st and 9th ave, not 9th st. Too bad it's closing too. Even though the location sucks, it was good both times I've been.
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5-13-2006 @4:12AM corey lascaris said... Too bad,it was a great asset to the changing neighborhood and one of the few nice terrasses in town.Plus the food and winelist were/are delicious.
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