21 Club
American restaurant · Midtown West
21 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
Highlights
Upscale former speakeasy serving classic American fare in an old New York setting.
Upscale former speakeasy serving classic American fare in an old New York setting.
"After the restaurant closed, Edwards pushed Yurko north to New York; his pastry chef friend, Kim, was working at the 21 Club and was in need of new hires." - Abbe Baker
"21 Club, a historic Midtown institution, announced its permanent closure last December. The restaurant is renowned for its 90-year history as a haunt for presidents, celebrities, and notable New York personalities. The closure has led to turmoil among its unionized staff, who are fighting for severance packages and job security. The future of the venue remains uncertain, with its owner, LVMH, exploring potential opportunities for the space but not ready to announce any final concept or timeframe." - Erika Adams
"90-year-old Midtown restaurant 21 Club, an iconic fixture in NYC, is permanently shutting down. The restaurant has been temporarily closed since the city first banned dine-in services at restaurants and bars in March. The restaurant will lay off 148 employees on March 9, 2021, due to the permanent closure. However, 21 Club is looking into potential opportunities that would allow the establishment to return in some form." - Erika Adams
"After a 90-year tenure in Midtown, New York’s iconic 21 Club has permanently closed." - Luke Fortney
"His pastry chef friend, Kim, was working at the 21 Club and was in need of new hires. Yurko worked both pastry and savory at 21 Club for nearly two years before bouncing around the boroughs." - Abbe Baker
