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The Tribune of July 10 reported the death of Lucien Verge, chef and owner of the L`Escargot restaurants.
Chef Verge, although a native-born Frenchman, had a Midwestern American heart. I was in his restaurant on the 40th anniversary of ”D-Day” when he served all patrons complimentary champagne. When I asked him why, he said,
”To thank all of you for liberating my country 40 years ago.”
I wonder how many French restaurant owners in New York City had the same kind of savoir-faire?
