THE SMITH & WOLLENSKY RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
1114 First Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10021
May 25, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attn: Alfred Barbagallo
Re: The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group:
Withdrawal of Registration Statement
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 477, Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. (f/k/a The New York
Restaurant Group, Inc.), hereby requests the withdrawal of the Registration
Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333- 83765, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on July 27, 1999. Due to market conditions, the Smith &
Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. has decided not to proceed with the offering.
Should you have any questions regarding the above or require additional
information, do not hesitate to contact me at (212) 838-2061.
Sincerely,
/s/Alan Stillman
Alan Stillman,
Chief Executive Officer
