Lindy's

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Lindy's is a deli and restaurant in New York City, formerly located in the middle of Times Square at 1626 Broadway. Lindy's midtown locations are 825 7th Avenue (at 53rd Street) and 401 7th Avenue (at 32nd Street). The deli is owned by Riesse Industries and known for its cheesecake.

[edit] History

Lindy's was opened by Leo "Lindy" Lindermann (died 1957, Parkinson's disease) and his wife Clara on August 20, 1921. A second location was added at 1655 Broadway. Damon Runyon was a big fan and wrote the restaurant into his books as "Mindy's." The musical Guys and Dolls is based on Runyon's writings, and Lindy's is immortalized in one of the play's songs.[1][2]

On April 5, 1956, Abraham Telvi, a mobster and hit man, attacked journalist Victor Riesel with acid, blinding him as he left the restaurant.[3]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Lindy's History
  2. ^ "Passings." Time. October 7, 1957.
  3. ^ Raskin, A.H. "Thug Hurls Acid on Labor Writer." New York Times. April 6, 1956; Van Gelder, Lawrence. "Victor Riesel, 81, Columnist Blinded by Acid Attack, Dies." New York Times. January 5, 1995.
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