No Go

There Won’t Be an Elaine Kaufman Writers Foundation After All

Get lost, emerging writers.
Get lost, emerging writers. Photo: Shanna Ravindra

A group of boldface and literary onetime Elaine’s regulars had been planning to start the Elaine Kaufman Foundation for Emerging Writers, but they’ve been blocked by the restaurant’s heir, Diane Becker. Becker told “Page Six” that the idea is nice, but the group “did this around me,” and she’s concerned about retaining control over the brand. So for now you’ll have to keep getting your Elaine’s-fueled inspiration by watching the opening scene of Manhattan over and over. [Page Six/NYP]

There Won’t Be an Elaine Kaufman Writers Foundation After All