Over the past two decades, you may have seen Peter Khoury at table seven or maybe Orso, but you were most likely to see him at Bar Centrale, sipping a whiskey at the bar and trading stories with The Man himself. This week, Peter shares a few anecdotes and explains why he’s drawn to authentically old school haunts like Joe’s, Bar Centrale, and Elaine’s. We recorded this shortly after Joe’s passing so it’s a bit of a tribute to The Man and the legacy he leaves behind.
Peter Khoury is a deputy editor on The New York Times Express Team, which handles breaking news and trending stories. He worked on The Metro Desk at The Times for many years and was the night metro editor for a decade. His nocturnal existence has afforded him ample insight into New York nightlife. A native of Philadelphia who grew up in Washington, D.C., he joined The Times in 1998 after working as a reporter and editor at various newspapers in Maryland and North Carolina.
Read Peter's appreciation of Joe in the New York Times...
Cocktails at Table 7- Inside New York’s Joe Allen is produced and hosted by Jason Woodruff, Dana Mierlak and Sean Kent, with music by James Rubio and logo and artwork design by Christina D’Angelo. The Producers would like to extend a special thank you to the owners of Joe Allen, Orso and Bar Centrale Restaurants.