Ever since Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that Tavern on the Green (Central Park, near West 67th) will be temporarily converted into a snack bar, visitors’ center, and retail shop until the city finds a new operator, crews have been working constantly to get the iconic building into shape.  From a complete rework of landscaping to [...]

The Tavern on the Green auction took place this week, selling the famed restaurant’s most unique and beautiful furniture and decor.  Crain’s reports that the first day of the auction experienced long lines at the registration desk and lots of serious bidders taking note of the items up for sale.  The auction, held on Wednesday [...]

Now that the decision has been made to award Tavern on the Green’s operating contract to Boathouse Café operator Dean Poll, a great deal of logistics are being worked out.  The New York City Parks Department decided that Poll will take over management of the famous Central Park restaurant from the LeRoy family on January [...]

Now that iconic restaurant Tavern on the Green (67th and Central Park West) is officially changing hands, it may also be changing names.  In September, the city awarded Dean Poll a 20-year contract to operate the restaurant, with the changing of management from the LeRoy family to Poll effective January 1st, 2010.  A fight quickly [...]

Despite a strong attempt from current manager Jennifer Oz LeRoy and a slew of celebrities from Yoko Ono to Martha Stewart penning support letters for the LeRoy family, the Parks Department has awarded the operation license to Tavern on the Green (Central Park West and 67th) to someone new.  Restaurateur and Central Park Boathouse operator [...]