The Chelsea Hotel's Esteemed Proprietor Stanley Bard Supports El Quijote

In a recent article by Chris Shott, Stanley Bard explains his loyalty to El Quijote, the Spanish restaurant located in the Hotel:

"They run a nice, clean operation and times were so hard years and years ago in this city, and they stayed and they put in their own money to stay," explained former hotel manager Stanley Bard, also a co-owner.

The article also points out that current management is seeking ways to bypass a clause in  El Quijote's lease which stipulates that "The Landlord agrees not to rent space in the building to a third party for operation of a restaurant in competition with the Tenant; however, the Landlord may operate a coffee shop." ( Speaking of coffee, lard lad has been accused of selling decaf in the guise of regular caffeinated coffee.   Next  thing you know he'll be selling donuts without lard! )

Loyalty, now that's something we could use a little more of around here.  Unfortunately it seems to be in short supply.

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