Fraunces Tavern® Restaurant Update

By CAPEMS | Published: May 26, 2010

News Release
Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc.

Contact:
The Porterhouse Group: info@theporterhousenyc.com
www.frauncestavern.com

For Immediate Release: May 25, 2010

Fraunces Tavern® Restaurant Update

Fraunces Tavern® Restaurant remains temporarily closed as The Porterhouse Group, its new tenant/manager as of April 1, 2010, continues to make preparations for the Restaurant’s refurbishment and reopening. At this time the date of reopening, originally anticipated as on or about June 1, 2010 has been extended. A new opening date has not been specified at this time but an announcement will be forthcoming from the Restaurant shortly before it reopens.

“The Porterhouse Group is a highly experienced firm which owns and operates multiple bars and restaurants in Ireland. This will be their first restaurant operation in America and they are intent on doing it right, even if it means delaying reopening a bit,” said Anthony Wellman, spokesperson for building’s owner, the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc., adding, “We are sure it will be worth the wait.”

The Porterhouse Group asks that any inquiries regarding Fraunces Tavern® Restaurant be directed to them at: info@theporterhousenyc.com. The Restaurant telephone will not be reconnected until time of reopening. The public is invited to also check the Restaurant’s website: www.frauncestavern.com for upcoming announcements.

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Fraunces Tavern ® Restaurant To Reopen Under New Management

By CAPEMS | Published: March 30, 2010

NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
The Porterhouse Group: info@theporterhousenyc.com
www.frauncestavern.com

For Immediate Release
March 30, 2010

Fraunces Tavern® Restaurant To Reopen Under New Management

            It was announced today by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc.  (SRNY), owner of the national landmark Fraunces Tavern building at 54 Pearl Street in lower Manhattan, that it has signed an agreement with The Porterhouse Group to become the new tenant and operator of Fraunces Tavern® Restaurant on those premises.  The lease will take effect on April 1 of this year and after allowing two months for preparations, the Restaurant is expected to open its doors again to the public on or about June 1.  Restaurant operations ceased at the end of this past February under the previous tenant.

            Details regarding The Porterhouse Group’s plans for décor and menu are still in development however it is expected that the new restaurant operations will continue to pay homage to the history of the location while serving today’s public tastes.

            The Porterhouse Group was established in 1989 in Dublin, Ireland and today operates multiple restaurants, bars and nightclubs as well as their own microbrewery in Dublin.  Fraunces Tavern® will be the Group’s first American establishment.

            “We were very pleased to have a lot of interest from some very high quality organizations for the Fraunces Tavern® Restaurant lease,” said Anthony Wellman, SRNY Communications Director.  “The Porterhouse Group presented the most promising mix of experience, capital, enthusiasm and vision to make the most of our historic location.  We are very excited to be doing business with them and welcome them to this corner of Broad and Pearl Streets where food and drink have been served since 1762.”

- About Fraunces Tavern -

            Fraunces Tavern was built in 1719 as an elegant residence and purchased in 1762 by tavern-keeper Samuel Fraunces. The tavern played a significant role in pre-Revolutionary War activities and later housed early U.S. government offices of the Departments of War, Treasury and Foreign Affairs (today’s State Department). It is best known as the site where General George Washington bade farewell to the officers of the Continental Army on December 4th, 1783.

            In 1904, the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York purchased the tavern, saving it from the wrecking ball. A restored Fraunces Tavern was opened to the public in 1907 featuring a Museum and Restaurant. Both operations have continued, independently run, to this day. In 2008 Fraunces Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

            Fraunces Tavern® is a registered service mark of Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, instituted in 1876 and incorporated in 1884. For more information on it and Fraunces Tavern® Museum, visit http://sonsoftherevolution.org/ and http://frauncestavernmuseum.org/ Or contact Anthony Wellman, Communications Director, Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc., 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10004. Telephone. 212-425-1776.

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Fraunces Tavern® Restaurant To Change Management

By CAPEMS | Published: February 9, 2010

NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Anthony Wellman
Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc.
54 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10004
Tel. 212-425-1776
Email: communications@frauncestavernmuseum.org
www.sonsoftherevolution.org

For Immediate Release
February 9, 2010

Fraunces Tavern Restaurant To Change Management

            It was announced today by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc., owner of the Tavern building which houses the restaurant of the same name, that effective Saturday, February 13, 2010 its present restaurant tenant, 54 Pearl Street Associates, will no longer be managing the Restaurant.  The reason cited by the tenant was the national economic recession.

            Operations are expected to continue under new management.  It is possible the Restaurant’s doors may be closed briefly—perhaps a week—to make preparations for the new tenant.   Further details were not available at this time.

            Fraunces Tavern Museum, which operates upstairs at the same address will not be affected and will continue operations without interruption.

            “We will simply be arranging for a new tenant, otherwise the Museum and everything else at the five-building Fraunces Tavern complex will continue as usual,” said Sons President Charles C. Lucas, Jr., MD, adding, “There has been a restaurant at this corner since 1762 and we want to assure the public that tradition will continue.”

          Damon Testaverde, partner and spokesman for 54 Pearl Street Associates said, “This was not an easy decision for us because it was more than just a business venture–it was a partnership in history.  We have been honored to be the most recent ‘tavern keepers’ at this location whose tradition dates back almost 250 years.”

             Dr. Lucas thanked Testaverde and his partners for “sticking to their guns” for almost ten years at the Tavern.  “We wish Damon and his partners all future success,” he said.

             Fraunces Tavern was built in 1719 as an elegant residence and purchased in 1762 by tavern-keeper Samuel Fraunces.  The tavern played a significant role in pre-Revolutionary War activities, and later housed early U.S. government offices of the Departments of War, Treasury and Foreign Affairs (today’s State Department).  It is best known as the site where General George Washington bade farewell to the officers of the Continental Army on December 4th, 1783.

             In 1904, the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York purchased the tavern, saving it from the wrecking ball.  A restored Fraunces Tavern was opened to the public in 1907 featuring a Museum and Restaurant.  Both operations have continued, independently run, to this day.  In 2008 Fraunces Tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

             The Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, was instituted in 1876 and incorporated in 1884. For more information on it and Fraunces Tavern Museum, visit http://sonsoftherevolution.org/ and http://frauncestavernmuseum.org/.  Or contact Anthony Wellman, Communications Director, Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc., 54 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10004.  Telephone. 212-425-1776.

Fraunces Tavern® 2/9/2010 News Release

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