Chow Au Revoir, Saint-Germain
posted by on December 17 at 10:59 AM
The owner of Saint-Germain—he of the glossy ponytail, great pants, and penchant for railing against anything and everything that might be construed as establishment—is moving back to France. No more lovely little Saint-Germain, as of the end of this year! It is a tiny tragedy for our city. Where will one take an already-soused Marxist for a perfect late-night supper?
From Jean-Michel (ellipses all his):
It’s with my heart full of sadness that I have to say goodbye…. St Germain has lived, and I would like to thank each and everyone of you for supporting my little place…. I’ve loved many people in my 16 years in Seattle…. Some of you I will never forget…. Here are my hopes as long as you elect a capable man or woman into the white house…. I just want universal health care, social justice and fights against global warming to be part of the American way of life…. NEVER GIVE AWAY YOUR INTEGRITY….That’s what I got to say….I am leaving soon… already miss you….
That guy was like a cartoon. He also tried hitting on my wife when he showed her where the bathroom was. Luckily, she isn't into seedy short guys with greasy ponytails. And the accordion playing? Please, only a baguette sticking out of his ass could have made him more of a stereotype.
Furthermore, I don't remember the details, but a friend that worked there told me he was appropriating tips from the staff or something along those lines.
Meks, I hear ya, though I can really only go so far as to say that I thought le dude was a tad over-eager. I guess I was hyper living in another country back in time, but I didn't wear a WWII army helmet and play the trombone while on le tromp. I do hope his zest for la bonne vie and egalite and all that translates over to the rioters in north gay-ol-pareee.
I had nothing but wonderful experiences there. I'll miss it like hell.
Fuck, I loved that restaurant. Monsieur Seguin, I hardly knew ye.
@1,
To be fair, flirting seems to be the life blood of French culture.
This is a real shame. Seattle is losing a great wine bar (and a fantastic host). I loved the wine and the live music was fantastique. This place was classy and fun. After reading the first two posts, I can see why the owner wants to leave; he's probably fed up American bigotry, too.
Bigotry against ponytails is justified, though.
good fucking riddance!!!!! old, brown salad, no dressing. cheap-ass cheese. canned tuna. disgusting!
My wife had a great time with Jean-Mi. I love the guy and wish him the best!
More details on the tips... he was taking the credit card fees (transaction charges from visa, amex, etc.) out of wait staff pay.
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