R.I.P. Joe Allen

Sad to hear of the passing, aged 87, of legendary restauranteur (and ex of Chita Rivera and Elaine Stritch) Joe Allen. His eponymous W 46th St eatery was/is the ultimate theatrical canteen (I could spend hours looking at the ‘Flop Wall&rsquo, as is the West End outpost. I also loved its sister establishments Orso and Bar Centrale, all located in the same brownstone which Mr Allen lived in the top level of. He’ll be missed. 2021 really has to start improving.....

Always enjoyed eating there, pretty average food but the atmosphere and service was always incredible. Orso is one of my favorite restaurants, I miss it dearly. His memory will live on for a long time.

Rest in Peace.

We ate at Bar Centrale 2 years ago after someone in line with us waiting to get into a show recommended it. Food and service were good, and Joe showed up thru a back door that connected to his living quarters and had dinner at his table across from us.