died in 2001 at the age of 98. Ownership of the restaurant passed to Forman's daughters and Sloyer's wife and children. In July 2009, while having dinner at Peter Luger, New York Governor David Paterson had Richard Ravitch secretly sworn in as Lieutenant Governor to oversee the stalemate-stricken State Senate. In 2021, the restaurant opened a new branch in Ebisu, Tokyo. In 2022, the restaurant lost its Michelin star. Menu The menu at Peter Luger is sparse, with the focal point being a porterhouse steak sized for two to four. See also List of the oldest restaurants in the United States List of restaurants in New York City List of steakhouses References External links German-American culture in New York City German restaurants in the United States Great Neck Peninsula Restaurants established in 1887 Restaurants in Brooklyn Steakhouses in New York City Williamsburg, Brooklyn James Beard Foundation Award winners 1887 establishments in New York (state)