The Hofbrau's gone. Even though it was more recently known as Penn Station, it will always remain in the hearts of the countless barflies who passed through its doors each morning as the 'brau.
"Gone" as in bulldozed. To the ground. It's dead. Nicht mehr. Bleeding deceased.
I worked there for a while back in the early to mid80s along with an ex-wife, ex-girlfriend and cast of crazies.
I noticed that flags are at half-staff today in New Mexico. Fitting is what I say.Here's a couple of Tributes from around the world
I'll be sure to post some reminiscences in the near future from my time spent there.