This just in: Showmanship is Illegal
Albert Trummer, in better days.
From Diner’s Journal:
Albert Trummer, the co-owner of the Chinatown bar Apotheke known for his highly stylized drinks, was arrested by fire marshals early Sunday morning on charges of doing something else he’s become noted for — pouring alcohol along the bar top and setting it aflame.
“It was a huge fireball,” said Robert Byrnes, the city’s chief fire marshal. “It was in close proximity to decorations, curtains and combustible materials. This type of reckless conduct is not tolerated.”
Mr. Trummer’s flame show was featured in an episode of “The Real Housewives of New York City.” The full story of his arrest is in the Metro section.
First, you have to have a cabaret license to dance anywhere in this godforsaken town. Now we can’t light the bar tops on fire? This place stinks!
