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Iconic Café Un Deux Trois Closes After 48 Years

1/4/2026

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Café Un Deux Trois in Midtown Manhattan is closing after 48 years due to rising costs and decreased business post-pandemic.
The restaurant opened in 1977 by Gerard Blanes, Georges Guenancia, and Michael Morse.
It became a favorite among Broadway stars, including Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep.
Gerard Blanes expressed pride in the restaurant's legacy and its ties to the theater community.

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Story summary

Café Un Deux Trois in Midtown Manhattan is closing after 48 years due to rising costs and decreased business post-pandemic.
The restaurant opened in 1977 by Gerard Blanes, Georges Guenancia, and Michael Morse.
It became a favorite among Broadway stars, including Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep.
Gerard Blanes expressed pride in the restaurant's legacy and its ties to the theater community.