Win some - lose some

Well this was an interesting week in the life of a restaurant real estate specialist. Talk about ups and downs! For one, I sold a restaurant. That's the up part. A cute little organic place Midtown East. Owner was a bit of a raw nut type but got the job done - after 6 months. Then the bummer. Had another almost sold when the deal collapsed at the last minute. As any broker will tell you, no roses til it closes, but still losing a deal you've worked so hard on is a blow to the solar plexus. Oh well, good news follows bad. Met this quirky restaurant owner who has this great, funky bakery/restaurant in the West Village. A classic West Villager. Living there forever in a rent-controlled apartment (grrrr). After much back and forth with her and her partner, she finally agreed to give me an exclusive on her place on Hudson Street. Hope to get someone really cool in the spot for the locals to patronize. Let you know soon! Marjorie