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Friday, April 4, 2008
Is Le Bec-Fin closing? Perrier won't say


Le Bec-Fin (1523 Walnut) is rumored to be closing its doors. We reached chef/owner Georges Perrier moments ago who told us "I have nothing to say. Watch Action News tonight." When we pressed whether Action News would be reporting on the restaurant closing, Perrier in an angrier tone said "I have nothing to say. Watch Action News." The upscale restaurant opened in 1970 and has been a destination for foodies worldwide. In December Le Bec-Fin stopped serving lunch on the weekdays and of recently started a catering division. We had been hearing recently the place was not getting the dinner bookings it long had, but only today did word get out that it could be closing.


UPDATE: 6ABC morning anchor Tamala Edwards, whose husband Rocco Lugrine, is the pastry-chef of Le Bec-Fin and Perrier's catering division, is promoting an exclusive "blockbuster announcement" from Perrier on tonight's 11 o'clock news. In a teaser posted here,  Perrier wipes tears from his eyes, saying "I'm sad for this time." 

UPDATE: We're now hearing that the "blockbuster announcement" is not that Le Bec-Fin is going to close, as had been rumored earlier, but that the overpriced French eatery's prix fixe menu will be going a la carte in the near future. Looks like Perrier's tearful interview is part of a late and not that funny April Fools' gag.

UPDATE: So on Perrier's advice, we watched Action News. The "blockbuster announcement" is Perrier's decision to give up the Mobil Dining Guide's Five-Star Award, putting less pressure on himself and the restaurant, allowing it to introduce an a la carte menu, welcoming people wearing jeans, and hoping to draw a younger crowd. Animal-rights advocates we spoke with today are hoping Perrier's next announcement is that he has stopped offering foie gras.

Posted by Dan Gross @ 12:30 PM  Permalink | File Under: Breaking News | 19 comments
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Posted 02:29 PM, 04/04/2008
PhillyChitChat
Brassiere Pierre is getting a new Chef.
Posted 03:05 PM, 04/04/2008
Krista
He actually says, I'm sad but it's time".
Posted 03:05 PM, 04/04/2008
jerry
What should close is Tamala Edwards' mouth. God what a monotonous monotone
Posted 03:24 PM, 04/04/2008
tulipwalk
Meat stinks anyway, sayonara!
Posted 03:33 PM, 04/04/2008
Rollie
There are many better places in Phila these days for less Cash....Adios!!
Posted 03:57 PM, 04/04/2008
truthbetold
People want substance, not atmosphere
Posted 04:29 PM, 04/04/2008
Mr. Brightside
Now if those pathetic jerks next door at the Jack Kellmer Co. would go out of business, all would be right with the world.
Posted 04:42 PM, 04/04/2008
S.J.
WHERE WILL I GET MY PATE'. ARGGGGG. The French should be deported anyway.
Posted 04:42 PM, 04/04/2008
S.J.
WHERE WILL I GET MY PATE'. ARGGGGG. The French should be deported anyway.
Posted 04:43 PM, 04/04/2008
S.J.
ALYCIA LANE named head chef at Le Bec. Says she will welcome the police at anytime.
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Posted 05:45 PM, 04/04/2008
truthbetold
a bunch of Frog lovers eat at that overpriced place
Posted 06:56 PM, 04/04/2008
ingedesigns
Some people just don't understand the idea of fine dining... If its not your cup of tea just go to dave and busters or the olive garden. Dining at a place like Le Bec-Fin is about the atmosphere, the attention to detail and the plate aranging. There is a difference between going out to eat and going out for the experiance. Its a sad day when after so many years of service the only comments on this page arent worth the time it to you all to type them!
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