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Gordon Ramsay Facing Large Wine Debt

Filed under: Dining, Wine

More bad news for embattled television chef Gordon Ramsay, he has been sued by a wine merchant for not paying his bills. Wineberry America, an importer of fine wines, says that Ramsay, his backers the Blackstone Group, and the hotel The London NYC didn't pay for $40,900 of wine that was ordered and delivered, according to the lawsuit filed in New York. It delivered wines to Ramsay's New York City restaurant from July 2007 until November 2009 according to court papers. At some point though, the bills weren't getting paid and the company eventually decided to file suit.

In March we learned that Gordon Ramsay New York, a subsidiary of Gordon Ramsay Holdings, was on the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance list of delinquent taxpayers. On the list of the top 250 delinquent business taxpayers Gordon Ramsey New York clocked in at number 198 with a debt of $377,887.77. The company is said to be working to resolve the debt.

Gordon Ramsay has had money problems since the recession began. In 2009 accountants told Ramsay the wanted to put his business into administration and that he owed millions in debt. Ramsay has struggled back from the circumstances, a period of time he referred to as "the worst bollocking ever" and the worst year of his life. He sold off his restaurants in Los Angeles and Paris back to the hotels they are in and pulled out of other cities. His restaurants have also been out of the list of the world's top restaurants since 2008. It's a good thing he's got a television career to fall back on.

Tags: gordon ramsay, lawsuit, the london nyc, wineberry america

NYC's Highest Hotel Suite for $15,000 a Night

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

The final and most luxurious phase of the chic The London NYC hotel's major renovation was completed with the recent opening of its duplex Penthouse suite. The 2,500 sq.-ft. spread is located on the hotel's 53rd and 54th floors, making it the highest hotel suite in New York City, according to the company. The $15,000 per night pricetag for the space, which boasts plush living areas showcasing modern design and a luxe marble bathroom, also includes the following amenities: daily afternoon tea; a bottle of vintage champagne; an evening at The Chef's Table , located in the inner sanctum of the hotel's Gordon Ramsay restaurant for an eight course tasting menu; and access to a personal concierge and a private car and driver daily. See the gallery for more.

Gallery: The London Penthouse