Raoul Dufy, Legendary NYC Restaurateur Who Launched Careers of Thomas Keller and Others, Dies at 86
• Co-founded legendary NYC restaurant Raoul's in Soho in 1975 with his brother Guy • Mentored and hired several renowned chefs like Thomas Keller and Alain Eigenmann early in their careers • Keller credits Raoul with transforming his trajectory, sending him to train in Paris, and partnering with him on Keller's first NYC restaurant Rakel • Raoul's became a celebrity hotspot and center of downtown nightlife for over 40 years • Died at age 86 from brain cancer; his son Karim now runs Raoul's which will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year