Originally renowned as a meeting place for Truman Capote and other literary giants, Bobby Van's became so popular by the 1970's, that the restaurant moved across the street in order to accommodate more guests. Named for a piano player who once dazzled guests at the restaurant, Bobby Van's started as, and remains, a privately owned and family run operation founded by a group of restaurant industry veterans and longtime friends. This dinner is at the newest Bobby Van's location at 25 Broad St. in Manhattan.