1,035 milliliters |.
Owned by a French artist and chef, Florent Morellet, the 24-hour restaurant, was a hub for gay and eclectic New Yorkers alike.Morellet, living with HIV himself, would post his t-cell count on the daily menu.
That simple act of unashamed data sharing was progressive, and frankly badass.This diner was more than just a stop for a burger or steak frites.It was a beacon of hope for a neighborhood so uniquely and culturally queer.
Unfortunately, the workings of gentrification and capitalism (other forms of violence against queer spaces) forced Florent to close up shop, leaving a void that has never really been filled again.(By the way, the 2009 film.
Florent: Queen of the Meat Market.
is worth the watch if you can track down a copy.).), plus more for work surface.
, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and frozen.Combine flour, salt, and sugar in food processor; pulse to combine, about 5 times.
Add butter; pulse until butter forms pea-size pieces, about 10 times.With food processor running, drizzle in ice water; process until mixture just starts to clump, about 10 seconds.