On Friday, Elaine Kaufman, the legendary owner of New York landmark Elaine’s restaurant, passed away. Below is a tribute from one of her most loyal supporters.

On the night of September 11th, after a day of confusion and sadness and loss, there was only one place I could think of going. This past Friday, after another such day, I went to that same place. I went home. To Elaine’s.

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