Save Le Madeleine

Manhattan's Modern French Bistro since 1979

Dear Mark Scharfman, landlord for Le Madeleine ;

Le Madeleine has been an important anchor of the West 43rd St. / Hell’s Kitchen community for 27 years, and we strongly urge you to reconsider your eviction plans and continue the existing 12 year lease agreement with Le Madeleine. It should not be destroyed by demolition, nor should it be a victim of any development plans you have for this neighborhood. This restaurant stands out as a proud part of your property portfolio and should be allowed to continue to be of service to the community into the foreseeable future.

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Le Madeleine in the News

Savings Plans
-Time Out New York, 11/30/06

Restaurateur to Landlord: Check the Basement
-New York Observer, 11/27/06

At a Local Stalwart, the Last Omelet Looms
-New York Times, 10/29/06

LAST SUPPERS Fighting to Save Local Restaurants
-New York Post, 10/25/06

Page Six
-New York Post 10/26/06

Landlord Mark Scharfman in the News

Charity Begins—And Ends—At Home -Village Voice

Jane Wood, 94 & Still Fighting for Tenants’ Rights
-tenant.net

Tenants: Give Us A Lift
-citylimits.org

Signatures

#	First Name	Last Name	City	Country
1	Jennifer	Paul
2	Richard	Paul
3	Dinah	Gomes
4	Joseph	Cacace	NY	I am an Executive Chef for a Restaurant group in NYC. People like you are ruining MY city. We don't need another chain store, Bank or un affordable apartment building on this corner. Find somehwere else to put you new UGLY buildings.
5	Angela	Padilla	Winnetka
6	Kerstin	Aumann	New York	Please do not evict Le Madeleine. Not only is it a wonderful restaurant (in my opinion one of the best in the city), but its space is very unique and charming. I cannot imagine my neighborhood without this restaurant.
7	Pat	Guarnieri	ny
8	lana	keuroghlian	studion city
9	William	Strzempek	New York
10	Ella	Boyle	Studio City	When I used to live in New York City, up till 1989, I visited Le Madelaine often. Whenever I go back for a visit, I stop by and meet my friends for a meal. It would be sad to see it go. Please revise your current plan and save this establishment of unique charm.
11	Vesna	Dalmatin	Simi Valley
12	Patricia	Dunn	Los Angeles
13	Victor	Sinansky	Rockaway Beach	Le Madeleine is the best dining location in the historic Hells Kitchen district, and plays a role in all our lives.
14	dana	tarantino	New York
15	J.	Kaye	NYC	Please keep this fine place alive and well ~ a loyal patron J.K.
16	Julia	Breeden-Moore	Charleston	Le Madeleine is too important to be demolished! It is a vital part of many, many, many peoples' New York experience. I can't imagine a weekend of theatre in NYC without Le Madeleine.
17	Lee	Spilberg	Forest Hills	This restaurant is a part of history, a part of the community where I work and others live, and it has wonderful food. Please reconsider!
18	Laurence	Klusky	White Plains	Putting aside the fact that Le Madeleine is a fabulous restaurant, enough reason for keeping it, it is als a beautiful space in the growing Disneyfying of the city. We don't need another chain restaurant in a cookie cutter box.
19	Helice	Koffler	New York	Le Madeleine is a valued part of the community. The restaurant must not be allowed to become yet another victim of a developer's unbridled greed.
20	Michael	Brophy	Staatsburg	Le Madeleine has become one of my favorite stops for a drink or a meal when visiting NYC. Please keep in mind not everything is about money.
21	Cynthia	Bilder	Great Barrington	We come to Manhattan often and Le Madeleine is an important part of every trip. We have many friends who also look forward to visiting this fabulous landmark of a restaurant, and we all believe that it should stay. It is svery short sighted to not include Le Madeleine in your plans.
22	susane	schnitzer	new york	I'm in total aggement We need the enviornmental display which this Cafe engeners and provides for all in the neibofghood as well as a burgeoning tourist and epestitaliy that peopr cravee for envifonmnetboth for restidenal and neighborhood people as well as the trouisrt trade this lovely charming ij our care to others.
23	Nadia	Saoud	West New York
24	Mark	Nettleton	Seattle
25	Moira	McCollam	New York	I am a neighborhood resident, and visit the restaurant regularly with my partner and with guests. We come here for special meals and celebrations, as well as a special treat. Please do not take this from our neighborhood.
26	Julia	Brothers	Richmond	Le Madeleine is a jewel that has brought visitors to the neighborhood, and neighbors together for years. It is an institution in Hell's Kitchen and a thriving business. Please do not force a closure on such an integral part of Hell's Kitchen community. Julia Brothers
27	David	Shookhoff	New York	Le Madeleine is a tremendous asset to the neighborhood. Tearing it down would be a tragedy!
28	Sarah	Ryndak	Brooklyn
29	susanne	schnitzer	new york	We as neighbors and visitors do not need any more development which has in the past ie Alps Pharmacy changed the nature of the environ. We cherish our places to be convial and have a strong opposition to "santify-/homogeneity" Please accept this as part of a community member for 30+ yrs as well as the tourists.
30	guy	polhemus	washington crossing	Save Our City Community Board 4 should be behind Le Madelene Christine Quinn could save the day ......
31	Leigh	Menchinger	Murray	It's the only reason I come to that neighborhood. I eat there everytime I am in NYC.
32	kathlyn	orlando	brooklyn	This kind of CRAP is happening way too much in NYC. Shutting down veritable institutions in the name of the almighty dollar, like you don't have enough already!?!?!? Keep Madeleine's open.
33	Rod	O'Brien	Sherman Oaks	A great NY restaurant and it should stay where it is.
34	harry	almonte	ny	too many buildings going up and this is not the hell's kitchen i know and love since i was a baby. iam 36 now change your mind sir
35	Annette	Sanseau	New York	I have had many wonderful lunches at Le Madeleine. I am tired of seeing big developers destroy my city. Please do not tear down the building. Preserve the community and spare Le Madeleine.
36	Peter	Putnam	Newport Beach	I came all the way from California to eat at Le Madeleine, an outstanding restaurant.
37	Elsa	Putnam	Newport Beach	This is a great NY restaurant and it should be allowed to remain according to the terms of the lease.
38	Barbara	Shapiro	NYC	Some things are worth saving. Some places are important to a neighborhood, and to a city. Please recognize Le Madeliene as such a place.
39	Thomas	Lively	Dallas
40	Susan	da Fonseca	New York	Please keep Le Madeleine in their space and honor your committment to them in their lease.
41	Paulette	Mancuso	Belle Harbor	I have had the pleasure of dining at Le Madeleine and attending a wine tasting dinner. Le Madeleine should remain a mainstay in this area of our great city.
42	Janie	Chang	New York City	If you ILLEGALLY destroy Le Madeleine, you are also taking away the last remaining bit of original NYC in the Hell's Kitchen area. Le Madeleine is a part of the community and should remain.
43	Jim	Hahn	Norwalk	DOn't do it...
44	Kate	Burton	New York	DO NOT DEMOLISH THIS WONDERFUL RESTAURANT. Please!
45	Caroline	Simonelli	New York City	HONOR THE LW SAVE THIS LANDMARK CAROLINE SIMONELLI
46	philip	budin	new york	let it be
47	Gillian	Kotlen	New York	This is a great place and the owners are great people.
48	mark	bingham	new Orleans
49	Nancy	Troxler	New York	Destroying what little remains of NYC's history would be huge mistake; destroying Le Madeleine would be a tragedy!
50	Paula Gately	Tillman	Baltimore	This is a beautiful restruant full of many happy memories shared with dear friends over the years. Please save this historic building!! And fabulous business who cares about it's customers!!!!!

403 West 43rd Street New York, NY 10036 (212) 246-2993 info@lemadeleine.com