everyone save one or two ppl knew stuff was getting bad in nyc... http://eater.com/archives/2009/01/breaking_fiamma_closed.php "I just couldn't sustain the restaurant with one 6:00-9:30 seating. And on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays we weren't even doing that. Wall Street's [woes] have been devastating to business. These guys just don't have the expense accounts anymore. Fabio was great to work with, the staff was great. It's all a product of the economy."" i hadn't been, but have heard it was great food.... edit; here's more info: http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/14/fabio-trabocchi-on-fiammas-closing/