Ben Benson's Meats Its Maker

Midtown's Ben Benson's has been doing meat and potatos at 123 West 52nd Street since 1982.  At a meeting held Wednesday, Mr. Benson announced with tears in his eyes that the restaurant will close on Father's Day, June 17th. 

The Paramount Group, who owns the building, refuses to renew the lease.

"Mr. Benson hasn't ruled out the possibility of another Ben Benson's, a proposition he gives a 50-50 chance. A couple of restaurateurs have already approached him about doing a joint venture."

It'll be a sad day for many.  One regular who got engaged at Benson's said, "For me it's like my kitchen and living room rolled in one."