Ten years ago people thought I was crazy to 
open a restaurant on 42nd Street.

Well, I am still crazy but back then, I didn't know 
the difference between a bottle of Bordeaux and 
a bottle of Burgundy. Worse, I like my steak well 
done and I'm allergic to garlic.

To tell the truth, I even had doubts myself.
But this frustrated actor was happy to finally be on
"naughty" "bawdy" 42nd Street with my fellow
pioneers like Playwrights Horizons, Intar, the John
Houseman Theatre and the West Bank Cafe.

And guess what? The miracle happened. You 
came and gave life to my dream.

The journey we took together had a cast of hun-
dreds - the creative chefs and our tireless, loyal
kitchen crew, the caring waiters, and the fantastic
performers so generous with their talent.

As we close the last pages of the century, all of us
at Chez Josephine look forward to continuing
the "magic" for decades to come.

You, after all, are our "raison d'etre"- the reason 
why we turn on the lights, set the tables, uncork 
the wine and open the door.

So, let the piano play on and let us celebrate 
together. My brother Jarry, the irreplaceable 
Ramon and all the family at Chez Josephine join 
me in thanking you for keeping the dream alive.
 

De Tout Coeur