Musto In The Voice: Cafe Edison 'CLOSED'

The Village Voice's Michael Musto has annouced on his La Daily Musto blog that the legendary Broadway canteen Café Edison has been closed.

A sign on the window states that 'Due to total loss of refrigeration, we are currently doing repairs. Hope to reopen soon', but Musto reveals that the shuttering may actually have something to do with the Health Department. To read his scoop click here.

Harry Edelstein, the owner of the Edison, died on Monday, July 13th at the age of 91.

Located in the Hotel Edison at 228 West 47th Street, the popular coffee shop with moderate prices was fondly nicknamed the Polish Tea Room by theatre industry insiders and patrons.

Mr. Edelstein received a 2004 Tony® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, for "providing the theatre community with hearty sustenance and a cheerful home-away-from-home at the Café Edison, known affectionately as the ‘Polish Tearoom.'

In Neil Simon's original play, 45 Seconds from Broadway, the role of Bernie was based on Harry Edelstein.